It’s understandable that many couples in Kansas may think discussing a possible end to their marriage before it even begins could be detrimental to their relationship. It seems there has been a decades-long societal stigma surrounding prenuptial agreements. Even...
High Asset Divorce
Some steps to take to protect finances in a high asset divorce
Marriages end for any number of reasons. Although it can feel isolating, anyone who is facing divorce should know that it is quite common across the United States. About 40 to 50 percent of all married couples will end up divorced, according to the American...
Dividing property amid a high asset divorce
Calling it quits on a long-term marriage often means many challenges lie ahead. Dividing property during a divorce may likely be tedious and complicated, especially if there are valuable assets involved. However, the process can be made easier if spouses in Kansas...
Prenuptial agreements are invaluable in a high asset divorce
Obviously, future spouses almost never go into a wedding with the end in mind. Divorce can be an uneasy topic to discuss, especially before tying the knot. However, with divorce rates as high as 50% in some areas of Kansas, it only makes sense to account for this...
Saving retirement amid a high asset divorce
These days, more and more older spouses across the state of Kansas are deciding to end years-long marriages. Spouses who separate later in life have usually acquired many assets, and this can make for a messy divorce. At this stage in life, older adults have often...
Can stress really be avoided in a high asset divorce?
When a Kansas married couple decides to end their relationship, their lives often become a lot more stressful for a while. Especially in a high asset divorce, it is understandable that a concerned spouse would want to protect his or her financial interests. After...
Take inventory in a high asset divorce
When a Kansas married couple is headed for court in property division proceedings, full disclosure on both sides is a requirement. In a high asset divorce, there may be numerous complex issues that are difficult to resolve. In fact, in many cases, litigation becomes...
High asset divorce: Why a prenuptial agreement can help
Not every Kansas marriage will last a lifetime. In fact, there may be someone reading this who is considering filing a petition in court because he or she wants to move on in life without his or her current spouse. If it is a high asset divorce, litigation can be...
High asset divorce: MacKenzie Bezos one of the world’s richest
Many Kansas readers may have been among others throughout the country who closely followed news stories regarding Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's divorce. The high asset divorce involved billions of dollars in assets, and analysts say Bezos's former wife, MacKenzie, knew...
High asset divorce: Is there way to alleviate stress?
When you and your spouse decided you no longer wanted to stay married, you no doubt understood that you would have to resolve numerous issues in order to achieve a fair settlement. In a high asset divorce, things can get messy, especially if one spouse refuses to play...