The division of assets in divorce can be contentious. Who gets the home? How will the retirement accounts get divided? What may happen to the family business? While these examples represent some of the more common issues that surface when dividing assets, certain...
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Combating dissipation of marital assets in divorce
The dissipation of marital assets represents a sneaky attempt for a spouse to avoid having the other spouse gain his or her rightful share. Such a development may surface in high-asset divorce cases through spending on lavish trips, extra-marital affairs, gambling and...
How financial advisors can make divorce easier
No magic pill exists for making the challenges of divorce disappear. However, financial advisors in Missouri can help to mitigate many difficulties associated with divorce. Here are a couple of ways that financial advisors can assist divorcing individuals in achieving...
Behavioral indicators that a divorce is inevitable
When it comes to human psychology, research has indicated that a few core relationship issues are indicators that a married couple is likely to split. Unfortunately, these issues are relatively common. Here are some of the top relationship behaviors that predict...
How can “nesting” create stability for my children?
Dealing with a divorce is exceptionally challenging for you and your children. It is essential for both you and your ex to provide stability for your children during the divorce. Some parents choose to provide their children with stability with the living arrangement...
How social media posts could be used against you in a divorce
A divorce is an emotionally challenging process that will affect virtually every area of your life. This includes your social media presence as you may need to adjust how you use these platforms in the time preceding the finalization of your divorce. It is possible...
A look at how financial matters are handled during divorce
Being fearful about the price tag of getting divorced traps some individuals in unfulfilling marriages, but it does not have to be this way. Knowing how a divorce proceeding works and how to prepare for it can help individuals who are interested in ending their...
Tips for successfully navigating a gray divorce
Getting divorced in Missouri is a challenge at any age. However, divorce presents unique issues for older individuals – those who are in their 50s or older. Here are a couple of tips for making the most of a gray divorce. Have a support team One of the wisest moves a...
How a financial analyst and attorney can help during divorce
Going through the divorce process in Missouri is a financial challenge. Splitting assets, including real estate, can seem even more intimidating in the current economic environment, where inflation remains high and markets are declining. For this reason, it makes...
3 Divorce myths
Going through a divorce can be frustrating and confusing. You likely know a few people who have gone through a divorce. Their stories, combined with information you find online, can make you feel like anything can happen during a divorce. While much of a divorce...