In order to obtain a divorce, either via a negotiated settlement agreement, or through the court process, all marital property must be ...

Whether you are entering a marriage, already married, or in the process of separating or divorce, there are a few agreements that can help protect your finances. The type of agreement you choose can ...

How Are Spouses Protected in a Marital Settlement Agreement? A marital settlement agreement is one of the most important documents in any divorce. It sets the terms for how spouses will divide assets, ...

Alan Feigenbaum discusses a recent Family Court case highlighting how vague “emancipation” provisions in separation agreements can lead to disputes over child support obligations when custody changes ...

In Private Letter Ruling 201707008 (released Feb. 17, 2017), the Internal Revenue Service ruled that a wife wouldn’t recognize gain or loss from her husband’s transfer of property to a trust for her ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading consumer economics subject matter expert, ...

A strong divorce agreement isn’t just about ending a marriage—it’s about creating a fair, sustainable plan for the future. From dividing assets to setting custody terms, the right process and ...

Tim (not his real name) and his live-in girlfriend come to meet me. Jamie wants to get married, “We’ve been living together for five years and it’s time!” she says. “I have been more than patient, but ...

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 ...

In my practice as a divorce attorney, I have found that money or financial stress is one of the most common causes of marital conflict and divorce. In some relationships, one partner has substantially ...

Divorce, Pensions, and Survivorship Benefits: A Deadly Combination In his article, Alan Feigenbaum warns matrimonial lawyers about the critical need to explicitly address survivorship benefits in ...