When a couple separates and eventually divorces, the process can include many factors and several steps. Dissolving a relationship typically involves deciding how assets are separated, who gets what ...

Marriage and divorce are no longer following a single, predictable path. Social change, economic pressures, longer life spans ...

Money stress can quietly reshape legal rights in marriage. When inherited funds are shared to “build trust,” they may become ...

Once married, spouses acquire a number of rights in and to the estate of the other spouse. Marital estate rights create the potential for catastrophic consequences should a spouse pass away at a time ...

CHICAGO, IL - High-asset divorces in Chicago involve complex financial holdings that demand specialized valuation and ...

I was shocked when, a week before our seventh wedding anniversary, he said, “I think we should separate,” and presented a document detailing a controlled separation agreement. I wasn’t shocked about ...

When a marriage ends, emotions can run high, and decisions can feel overwhelming. A separation agreement is a vital tool that ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Many people may know a bit about prenuptial agreements. But some might not know about marital agreements, which encompass more than a traditional prenup. A marital agreement can be a prenuptial ...