high-asset divorce Archives
Retirement plans present complicated issues in divorce
As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, many men in the Omaha area have a lot of wealth tied up in their retirement plans. While individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, are available, many if not most Nebraskans utilize their employers' 401(k) plans. Government jobs, as well as a few large private businesses located in Omaha, also offer pension plans.
Other reasons to consider a premarital agreement
A previous post on this blog talked about how Omaha men can protect their business assets via a premarital agreement. Indeed, in some cases, one's business partners can even insist that a man execute a premarital agreement before tying the knot just to make sure the enterprise is protected from the fallout of a high-asset divorce.
How might my fringe benefits affect my divorce?
One of the nicest perks that many Omaha men enjoy at their jobs is fringe benefits. Many, if not most, people get some sort of fringe benefits, even if it is only paid vacation. However, particularly among executives and professionals, other lucrative benefits may be available as well. For instance, a man may get the benefit of using a company car even for his personal transportation. In other cases, he may be able to use stock options to buy company stock at a below-market price, thus making hundreds if not thousands of dollars almost instantly.
The way current marriage trends might affect Nebraska dads
A previous post on this blog talked about how more people, particularly those in the Millennial generation, are choosing to live together either before marriage or even with no plans to marry at all.
More on Nebraska premarital agreements
A previous post on this blog talked about how a man can protect his business interests via a prenuptial agreement. As this post described, as long as a man follows state law, a valid premarital agreement can go a long way to protect his assets in the event of a high-asset divorce or a separation.
Steps one can take to protect a business during divorce
A previous post on this blog talked about how men in Nebraska, for a number of reasons including divorce, may need to get an estimate on the value of their share in a family business or other small enterprise.
Putting a value on investment real estate
Many men in the Omaha area provide for their families in part by buying additional properties and then either re-selling them or renting them to tenants. These properties may be other homes in Douglas County or Sarpy County, or they may be commercial property.
Special financial considerations in a military divorce
In general, a Nebraska divorce will be governed by the property division and child custody and visitation laws of this state. However, for those many men and women who are serving their country in the Omaha area, their divorce or legal separation may involve some unique complications because of their active duty status.
Overview of alimony in high-asset divorces
When an Omaha, Nebraska, couple gets divorced, they are both going to have to navigate through some financial obstacles. After all, assuming they will live in separate homes, they each will have to handle all household expenses on their own, without the income or help of their former spouse. There are other ways in which divorce is costly as well.
How does child support get figured in high income cases?
In the event of a divorce or a separation, a father who does not care for his child at least half of the time will likely be ordered to pay child support to the child's mother. Many dads are more than happy to do so with the expectation that their money will go to help their child.
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