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How to Divide a Jointly Owned Business in Divorce: Strategies for Protecting Value and Income
Building a successful business with your spouse requires dedication, collaboration, and a shared vision. But what happens when the marriage ends? Because the division of a jointly owned business during divorce presents unique challenges, it’s important to approach this situation strategically to preserve the value of the business and the income it generates. In a…
Read MoreDividing Luxury Assets in Divorce
When luxury assets are involved in high-net-worth divorces, unique challenges can arise. Assets such as luxury vehicles, rare watches, yachts, high-end jewelry, vintage wine collections, and exclusive real estate holdings require careful consideration not only because of their significant monetary value but also the emotions that may be tied to them. All of which can…
Read MoreDivorce When One Spouse Has No Income
Divorce when one spouse has little, or no income can present financial and emotional hurdles that both partners will need to address. It can have a significant impact on both the finances and emotional well-being of each party, requiring a thoughtful approach for a fair and balanced resolution. Understanding the Financial Impact One of the…
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements for Remarriage: Protecting Your Children & Financial Future
If you are planning to get married and you and/or your fiancé have children from previous relationships, a prenuptial agreement is a valuable tool you should know about. Prenups not only address financial obligations and commitments in your new marriage, but they also help to promote harmony and protect the children of your newly blended…
Read MoreDivorce Options in New York: Collaborative, Mediation, Negotiation, and Litigation Explained
If you are planning to get divorced in New York, it is important to know that you have more choices than just going to court. Each option for divorce offers different methods to resolve issues like property division, child custody, child support, and spousal support. Some divorce processes allow for more flexibility and control, while…
Read MoreHow Positive Psychology Can Help You Have a More Empowering Divorce
A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 60 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca discusses the role Positive Psychology plays in having a better, more empowering divorce. Tune in to the episode to hear about: What Positive Psychology is, how it differs from traditional psychology, and how Andrea uses its…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Divorce: 6 Tips for a Smoother Process
How you prepare for your divorce can help to make things go more smoothly. Taking some simple steps now can give you a clearer plan and make the divorce process less stressful. Here are six key steps to think about before you begin the divorce process. 1) Identify Key Areas of Agreement and Disagreement The…
Read More5 Legal and Financial Risks of Unofficial Marital Separation: Why a Formal Interim Agreement is Crucial
In my practice as a Mediator and Collaborative Divorce attorney, I frequently encounter couples who have been living apart for extended periods without a formal legal separation. While this may seem like a simple solution, many couples discover years later when one partner decides to file for divorce that the lack of an interim agreement…
Read MoreHow to Help a Friend Going Through Divorce with Dr. Ann Gold Buscho
A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 59 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca welcomes back Dr. Ann Gold Buscho to provide our listeners with valuable tips on how to best support a friend during their divorce—and how not to. As a semi-retired Clinical Psychologist and Collaborative Divorce Coach, Dr.…
Read MoreLegal Agreements That Can Help Address Betrayal and Trust Issues in Your Marriage
Betrayal is one of the most common reasons for the breakdown of marriages and it can take many forms. Whether it’s financial betrayal, which might involve hidden bank accounts, unpaid taxes, or large, undisclosed expenditures, or physical betrayal, which could mean a 1-night stand or an ongoing secret relationship, the emotional toll is significant. Trust…
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