Wedding season is upon us. So instead of discussing issues that arise when there is marital discord, I thought I would take a moment to talk about issues that should be considered before you get married. Marriage is a social and financial contract for which the law provides certain benefits and burdens. Before you make…
When I meet with a client for the first time, a primary concern of the client is how assets will be distributed in a divorce. It is not uncommon for the client to come in with the assumption that all assets will be equally divided. It is at this point that I have to inform…