Dear Clients and Friends, One of the most contentious issues that can arise in a divorce is the status of a family business, particularly where a husband and wife hold unequal stakes. A recent South Carolina case shows that having a minority stake can be a disadvantage both in … [Read more...] about Wife’s stake in business subject to ‘marketability discount’
Family Law
Pros and Cons on divorcing spouses living together
Dear Clients and Friends, The first step in a divorce is usually for one member of the couple to “walk out.” But increasingly, divorcing spouses aren’t walking out at all – they’re staying put. In fact, it’s been estimated that as many as one-half of all separating couples … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons on divorcing spouses living together
Estate planning and one’s added peace of mind
Dear Clients and Friends, Many persons only get around to having a documented estate plan at the proverbial last minute, i.e. elderly and seriously ill. Others may write a simple will when they’re young but then fail to review or update it until something happens that makes … [Read more...] about Estate planning and one’s added peace of mind
Modifying your support agreement during a pandemic
Dear Clients and Friends, The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on millions of Americans’ financial situations. Layoffs, reduced hours, furloughs and business closings have changed people’s economic outlook. It’s also made it hard for people paying child support to meet … [Read more...] about Modifying your support agreement during a pandemic
How relocating can impact your divorce
Dear Clients and Friends, It is not uncommon for someone getting divorced to think about moving to a different state. Maybe s/he live far away from their parents, childhood friends and extended family and want to go somewhere with a support system. Or maybe they went “home” … [Read more...] about How relocating can impact your divorce
Modifying your support agreement during a pandemic
Dear Clients and Friends, The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on millions of Americans’ financial situations. Layoffs, reduced hours, furloughs and business closings have changed people’s economic outlook. It’s also made it hard for people paying child support to meet … [Read more...] about Modifying your support agreement during a pandemic
