The divorce process can be a complicated thing to get through. This is particularly true in high-asset cases. A recent look into the complicated world of high-asset divorces comes from outside of Washington. Jeff and Penny Vinik, who are famous in their local...
High-Asset Divorce
High-asset divorce does not have to be contentious
You and many other Washington residents may have times in your life where you feel like you need to make significant changes. You could feel unsatisfied in your job, want to move to a better location and take other steps to help you feel happier and more fulfilled in...
Will collaborative divorce work for a high-asset couple?
Perhaps your marriage has lasted for many years, but growing differences have caused you and your spouse to consider divorce as the only solution for your unhappy union.However, you may dread going to court for various reasons. If that is the case, why not consider...
2 cautions about rushing a high-asset divorce
Because divorce is often an unpleasant process, many people in Federal Way feel it is best to rush through. There is nothing wrong with wanting to get a divorce over quickly. However, decisions made in haste can cause problems that are not so easy to resolve...
Why mediation should be considered for a high asset divorce
You have now decided to broach the topic of divorce. You and your spouse are in the process of separating and you are trying to determine your next steps. Understandably, there are many questions that are running through your head at this point. Where will I live? How...
Why an Attorney is Especially Important in a High Asset Divorce
Getting the finances right is important in any divorce settlement, but in cases where there is a lot of money at stake, doing so becomes more complex. When high asset divorce happens in Washington State, the court decides how to divide up marital property in an...
Determining Child Support in a High Net Worth Divorce
When a wealthy couple splits, it presents many complex issues. The existence of children further complicates matters. Unlike other couples, whose assets and incomes may be minimal, high net worth parents often spend vast sums on their children's upbringing and...
High Asset Divorce: Dividing Property in Washington State
Washington is a community property state. What does this mean exactly? In general, this means that each spouse receives fifty percent of all property (debts and liabilities) acquired during the marriage. However, you may not receive exactly fifty percent of property...
Preparing For Divorce Without Tipping Off Your Spouse
When a marriage is about to be over, both spouses usually have some ability to see the writing on the wall before one of them actually says the word "divorce" or simply has papers served. But whether there is a vague sense of an upcoming breakup or not, moving on...
Five Common Mistakes When Getting a High-Asset Divorce
When one or both parties in a divorce have significant assets, this can mean a more complex divorce situation. More real estate, bank accounts, businesses, and intellectual property, retirements and stock awards can mean more property to characterize and valuate....