The lazy, hazy days of summer have arrived! You want your child to have a fun, relaxing break from school, with time to play and get outside, see friends, take some lessons, or go to sleep-away camp. Perhaps you’re looking forward to visiting extended family or friends, planning a trip to some exciting locale,…
Although it’s still out of the mainstream, the FIRE movement is becoming more popular, especially among millennials and the Silicon Valley tech industry. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. Adherents commit to a program of extreme savings and investment—often severe frugality—to gain the financial freedom to retire early and the flexibility to live…
Divorce is often complex and emotionally charged, especially when famous, high-net-worth individuals are involved. Prenuptial agreements, commonly referred to as “prenups,” are legal contracts that can help protect the assets and interests of both parties in the event of a divorce. These agreements are intended to clarify and avoid lengthy disputes over property division….
During the painful and complicated divorce process, it sometimes seems like everything is falling apart. It’s easy to feel lost in the many variables and uncertainties. Things are even thornier—logistically and emotionally—for couples with children. As hard as divorce is for adults, it’s important to remember that all this upheaval can make a child…
For many divorcing couples, dividing assets is a complex and contentious process. Besides financial value, belongings often have emotional significance—especially when trying to untangle what belongs to whom and who should get what at the end of a marriage. These are not small matters—your divorce settlement will seriously impact your life and financial outlook…
Every divorce is different, but they all come with a sense of grief. Breaking up a marriage is messy and painful, even when you’ve tried your hardest to make it work and are sure it’s the right thing to do. It’s a significant loss that leaves you uncertain about what’s next. The deterioration of…
Digital communication is a constant in our lives today—from email and text messages to various social media platforms and all the ways of interacting. We’re online and attached to devices 24/7. And there’s a lot of good that comes with it. We can instantly connect with friends, family, and business contacts and communicate in…
Whether you have young children or teenagers, the impact of going through a divorce is felt by everyone involved. Amid all the complicated logistics—the dissolution process itself—family members may experience different feelings and responses at different times, cycling through various stages of grief in their own way. You and your children may go through…
A high-profile celebrity split involving golf legend Tiger Woods highlights the use of NDAs within romantic relationships. In a complex case that involves two separate but related suits, Woods’ ex-girlfriend Erica Herman is suing a trust owned by Woods for $30 million and seeking to nullify a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) established at the beginning…
Under the best circumstances, a family’s teen years can be intense. It’s a tricky time for both parents and kids. When the stress and pressures of divorce are added to the mix, you may feel like you’ve found yourself amid a perfect storm. Divorce is hard—on everyone. And it’s especially tough and complicated if…
