We have all known for some time now that domestic violence is a scourge on society that puts those who suffer through this ongoing cycle of abuse in a situation of constant danger and risk.  For many years, different groups and entities have attempted to bring about awareness of this issue in hopes that those who need help getting out from under the control of an abuser will take the courageous first step to obtain it.

People have long understood that one of the biggest problems with curbing the societal scourge that is domestic violence is that it is vastly under-reported by people who suffer through these vicious and dangerous cycles.  Many times someone will be suffering abuse for months, years or even decades at a time and never tell anyone.  Clearly, this makes it much more difficult to deal with proactively and it makes it much more difficult to treat.  However, the results of a new study indicate that a new strategy could be promising.

Many people who are married and who contemplate the possibility of ending that marriage hesitate to proceed to filing for a divorce for many reasons.  Given all of these reasons for hesitation, one common step that people will take before ultimately pursuing a divorce is to separate or in some cases to legally separate.  This step is considered a ‘half-way point’ between marriage and divorce and it is thought by many to provide spouses an opportunity to evaluate things and to decide if their marriages should continue.

Over the past 20 years, the issue of domestic violence has obtained more awareness because of the efforts of individuals and groups of all types.  As a result of this awareness and the efforts in furtherance of it, domestic violence has gone down in prevalence across the United States.  One of the hallmark pieces of legislation with regards to this issue was passed in 1994, and it is known as the Violence Against Women Act.  This law is once again in the news.

The 2010 United States Census provided the raw data that eventually led to a study that revealed that members of the Baby Boomer generation are getting divorced at a much higher rate than their predecessors.  This discovery led to additional studies with regards to divorce rates among people of different types and in different locations that looked at age as a whole instead of as a snapshot.  A recent study performed in Canada has shed more light on this issue.

When people study the leading reasons for divorce, there are certain causes that remain much more constant than others.  The top of the lists still almost always include communication problems, financial difficulties and conflict and general categories such as unreasonable behavior.  According to a new study, it seems that one particular activity that falls within the realm of unreasonable behavior is becoming a more common reason for divorce.

For many years, one of the generally accepted norms regarding the potential success of a marriage was that if a couple lived together while they were engaged but before they were married, that couple was more likely to ultimately pursue a divorce than people who did not live together before marriage.  However, a recent study has been completed by the government that suggests that this norm could be changing with the times.

When people encounter the end of their marriage and they are ready to move on with their lives, the obvious next step is to pursue a divorce.  However, most people have heard the horror stories regarding how a litigated divorce can all but exhaust the assets that a married couple has spent years working for and accumulating.  As such, many people hesitate to take this difficult step for fear of watching their work disappear.

When people of a high net worth decide to end their marriage, they tend to become involved in what can easily become extremely complicated situations as they relate to dividing the marital estate and accounting for all of the assets.  Unfortunately, many of these high asset divorce cases lead to fraudulent attempts to conceal assets and then to allegations regarding this type of conduct.  That appears to be what is occurring in a New York divorce case.

Domestic violence is a problem that can affect almost anyone, and while many people only consider these situations as they relate to married couples, the fact of the matter is that this cycle of abuse can extend to almost anyone who spends a significant amount of time together.  As a result, most states have enacted domestic violence statutes that protect all types of couples, including those who are merely dating.  Kentucky may be joining that already large list of jurisdictions.

In recent years, more and more types of companies have emerged that have helped finance litigation in different types of cases.  Most prominent among these new business models have been companies that provide financing for personal injury cases.  However, a new business model is emerging regarding the funding of high asset divorce cases where one spouse does not have access to the funds necessary to see their way through these battles.

Generally speaking, legal actions and legal situations fall under certain statutes of limitations.  These statutes are basically time limits to bring an action.  The reason for this time limit is in the interests of general justice, but there are exceptions to this rule.  One high asset divorce case in New York could be reinstated despite the fact that it was originally litigated in 1990, as a federal appeals panel has heard arguments regarding this possibility.

The case involves the divorce of billionaire Steven Cohen and his divorce case that dates back over 20 years.  His former wife alleges that Mr. Cohen hid $5.5 million from his 1989 financial statement.  While an obvious statute of limitations argument was made, the former Mrs. Cohen argued that she did not become aware of this alleged hiding of these funds until 2008, and as a result the case should be allowed to continue.

No word or indication was given regarding whether or not this high asset divorce lawsuit would be reinstated, but if the former Mrs. Cohen successfully argued that fraud was the reason that she did not become aware of this $5.5 million for so long, it is possible that the federal appeals court could reinstate the lawsuit.  If so, she could stand to recover these funds if she successfully proves that these allegations are true and accurate.

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When people of a high net worth decide that it’s time to end their marriage, these situations that relate to property division can become extremely complicated for many reasons.  In addition, these situations can become antagonistic because of the money that is involved with so many of these matters.  Anyone who faces the possibility of ending their marriage and they have many assets to deal with should take immediate steps to protect their legal rights and interests.

If you are of a high net worth and you are facing the end of your marriage, you need to seek the help of San Diego high asset divorce lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of clients for many years.  Contact the law office of James D. Scott today to schedule an initial consultation.

When people who have been married for quite some time decide to pursue a divorce, the situation can be both simpler and more complicated as compared to younger spouses.  The process can be simpler if any children of the marriage have already reached adulthood, but the process of dividing the assets and dissolving the marital estate can be extremely difficult.  A recent study completed in Canada also has revealed that a substantial number of older divorcees face serious financial difficulties as a result of the end of their marriages.

Specifically, a study completed by the Bank of Montreal revealed that married adults who complete a divorce between the ages of 67 and 80 generally suffer through the largest overall decrease of wealth as a result of this divorce when compared to other age groups.  Overall, people in this position can endure a decrease in their income by as much as 37 percent as soon as they are no longer married.

Clearly, this study is garnering strong reaction from many different researchers and groups involved with the study and analysis of family law and divorce.  Experts are sounding the alarm that everyone should carefully manage their assets and make sure that they are not left without financial options should an unexpected situation such as divorce arise.

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People of all ages can suddenly encounter the need to obtain a divorce.  Those who are a bit older have much to lose in terms of their finances and their overall financial stability if they are not properly prepared to protect and enforce their legal rights and interests.  Therefore, anyone who is not properly prepared for this possibility needs to take immediate steps to protect themselves.

If you are facing the prospect of a divorce and you need help in protecting your interests, you need to seek the help of San Diego divorce lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of clients for many years.  Contact the law office of James D. Scott today to schedule an initial consultation.

In recent years, several different jurisdictions around the United States have considered bills that would require those who intend to get married to attend pre-marriage counseling classes that would teach them how to be the most effective spouses possible.  These classes have sprouted around the country whether they have been required by law or not, and researchers at Brigham Young University decided to take a close look at these classes to measure their effects.

For many years, academics and other professional researchers have been taking a close look at the institution of marriage from seemingly every angle and perspective imaginable.  One of the most recent studies that was recently completed has shed light on the general income levels of those who have chosen to get married in the United States in recent decades, and the results have been met with a degree of surprise.

Hedge fund managers have not fared well overall in recent years in terms of how they are perceived by the public in the United States.  Given the similar circumstances economically that have hit the United Kingdom, a similar sentiment exists for those who are involved in this profession in that culture.  However, hedge fund managers are continuing to find new ways to make money, and one of those new ideas is also controversial – funding litigated high asset divorce cases.

For many years, people of a high net worth have held back from moving into the divorce process because they were concerned about the costs involved.  Specifically, the most concerning costs for many concerned the issue of spousal support, which could potentially continue on for many years and result in enormous payment requirements for the former spouse who was ordered to provide this support.  However, Florida is the latest state to begin the process of considering a law that would reform and limit the spousal support payments that would be made.

For generations, women faced a hard road after they completed a divorce with their husbands.  Statistics showed that a majority of them suffered a decline in income of at least 25 percent after their divorce was complete.  However, according to a recent study, fewer women are suffering through this level of income decline after a divorce now as compared to the 1970's, but it also appears that the opposite effect is taking place with men.

As the years continue to pass and domestic violence remains an enormous problem for society despite all of the noble efforts of so many different governmental agencies, non-profit groups and courageous individuals, more steps are being taken in an attempt to deter this type of conduct.  As such, the State of California is once again adding to its statutory language regarding domestic violence.

Any San Diego high asset divorce lawyer will advise clients who may not even be in a position to deal with this legal process that he or she should make sure that steps are taken to protect his or her legal and financial interests should the marriage ever fail and move towards a legal end.  Those who are in this financial position and who do not do so can pay a heavy price if a divorce case is filed.  Unfortunately for Mel Gibson, that appears to be what has occurred.

When a married couple legally marries in one state but decides to pursue a divorce in another, it would be a potentially tricky legal situation if other states did not recognize the marriage that was completed in a different jurisdiction.  However, states do tend to recognize legal marriages from other jurisdictions, which allows for people to proceed with a divorce in a different place than where they were married.

For many years, people have been attempting to study and learn as much as possible about the realities that surround the issue of domestic violence.  There are seemingly endless angles and potential causes to what has become a scourge on society, and it also seems like there are constantly new potential causes of this behavior uncovered.  Now comes word that yet another cause is being identified by those who deal with this problem, and that cause involves the stress that comes after a community is devastated by a storm.

People who run for elected office are often deemed as community leaders who have lived exemplary lives and who deserve to have the opportunity to hold these offices.  While in many cases this is accurate, there are situations where candidates are vetted and found to have serious problems that have led to harm to others.  Unfortunately, many of these vetting processes occur after it’s too late and those in question already hold office.

For many years, people have understood that domestic violence has been an enormous problem on many fronts.  Not only are those being abused in constant danger of harm, but anyone else in such a household is also in danger of incurring irreparable psychological harm.  Laws have gotten much tougher in terms of the punishments that could be levied against someone convicted of domestic abuse, but the problem persists.

Most people understand that the biggest source of disagreement between spouses is money or general financial matters.  Money issues always lead to stress, and over time this stress has led to many divorces.  As a result, researchers have begun to take a look at spouses’ views and habits with regards to money and compare them to other marriages in an effort to define what types of money-related attitudes are most compatible.

When people are married, they are basically seen by many as a partnership in life, as they go through their lives together in a concerted effort to reach any number of different goals.  However, there are also many couples who are involved in partnerships in the technical and legal sense, and these married couples could be taking on a significant amount of legal risk by doing so.  This is particularly true if the couple ever decides that they need to pursue a divorce.

Everyone understands that domestic violence is a stain on society and that no one should ever have to endure this type of deplorable conduct.  While domestic violence rates remain high, almost all experts agree that this crime is one of the most under-reported in existence.  Unfortunately, this lack of reporting can and does often lead to additional instances of abuse or even to fatalities.

Anyone who has been married can attest to the fact that there are good times and bad that can arise at any point during a marriage.  One of the most difficult challenges that any married couple can face arises when one of the spouses receives a diabolical medical diagnosis, as this can force a couple to face the possibility that one of them may have a terminal disease.  Perhaps the most serious diagnosis that can be administered is that of cancer, and a recent study has shown that married women may have more to fear than their male counterparts when they learn that they have this disease.

The California high asset divorce case involving Frank and Jamie McCourt, the couple that ran the Los Angeles Dodgers until serious turmoil arose during the last year, have settled their divorce case.  However, this case should represent all that can go wrong when a California high asset divorce case spirals out of control, as this one unfortunately did.  There are several lessons that people of a high net worth could learn from this situation.

Traditionally, when people got married and then moved to another state only to decide at that point that they wanted to obtain a divorce, the rules regarding legal domicile required them to pursue that divorce in the jurisdiction where they lived when they made that decision.  These laws basically exist to prevent people from 'forum-jumping' so that they could take advantage of different standards that exist in different states.

In many San Diego high asset divorce cases, one of the catalysts to the spouses having a high net worth is a business ownership interest.  Unfortunately, when proper planning is not in place and a divorce occurs, the ownership interest of that business and even the viability of that business overall can be placed in jeopardy.  This is particularly true when the property division aspect of a divorce case arises and equal value must be provided for each spouse under California’s community property standards.

When people who are of a high net worth decide that they want to end their marriage, the situation can quickly become complicated because of all of the value that must be assigned and ultimately divided.  It’s not uncommon for these San Diego high asset divorce cases to take years to be resolved, particularly if one of the parties feels that he or she is not being treated fairly by the court.  That seems to have been the case with a San Diego high asset divorce case involving Charles and Linda Brandes, who at one time were considered the wealthiest couple in the area.

For more than a year now we’ve heard that the divorce rate in the United States is down, and one of the main reasons or explanations offered for that drop is because of the current recession and people’s inability to afford going through this process.  However, a recent study performed by researchers at the University of Missouri tends to contradict what is emerging as a quasi societal norm.

When people of a high net worth decide that it’s time to pursue a divorce, they often must deal with a complicated property division process such that the result is fair and equitable.  This is particularly difficult when one of the spouses owns a business that has been supplying the family with income and other assets during the marriage.  Unfortunately, mistakes in this regard are often made by those involved to the point where the split is not equitable and/or unforeseen and punitive tax consequences can arise for one or even both spouses sometime down the road.

When San Diego high asset divorce cases arise, they often involve one spouse having an ownership interest in a business that in part defines the value of the marital estate.  Unfortunately, a lack of proper planning could lead to an ex-spouse suddenly becoming a partner in the business that the other spouse owned while the two parties were married.  However, there are steps that can be taken that would help to prevent this possibility and to protect the interests of the other owners of the business and the company’s employees.

While it’s rare for anything that occurs in another country to affect the way that divorce cases are handled in the United States or in California, it is worth noting that some decisions that are made abroad should be watched carefully to see how the system of divorce laws develops in response.  The latest issue to arise comes from England, where a court last year ruled that documents that were obtained secretly by one spouse in a divorce proceeding could not be used to prove that assets were being hidden.

As researchers and statisticians compile their facts and figures that relate to many different social phenomena, one subject that’s been drawing more interest is divorce.  It’s gotten to the point where even the United States Census Bureau has been involved with studying this issue, and the agency recently released a relatively comprehensive set of statistics that deal with this process, how it happens, when it happens and where it happens with the most frequency.

When people go through a California divorce, they tend to rely on the fact that if a state law exists that speaks directly to their situation, they can rest assured that such a state law will govern that situation after a divorce is complete.   Specifically, there are laws that are in place that tend to place automatic assumptions into a post-divorce situation that basically remove the ex-spouse from the opportunity to inherit assets from an estate if the other spouse passes away.  Unfortunately, that is not necessarily the case.

When someone who owns a business becomes involved in a nasty divorce, everything that the couple has worked for can instantly be put in a position of risk.  This risk not only directly affects the spouses and any children of the marriage, but it can also extend to the employees of the business that one of the spouses owns.  That potential risk has played out in an ongoing Manteca divorce case that now threatens the financial stability of dozens of families of employees.

When people decide that it’s time to end their marriage, many of those who face this situation will hesitate to take the next steps because they have financial concerns.  One of the fundamental aspects of the American economy has always been the real estate market, and as everyone understands the real estate market has suffered mightily during the current recession.  For many people, their home represents their largest investment, and when that investment is not performing, people are leery of liquidating it.

For generations, there has been a social stigma attached to divorce.  In the past, divorce was met with disapproval by many, but in recent years and with the advent of no-fault divorce systems, that stigma has lessened somewhat in intensity.  However, this ever-evolving phenomenon of divorce is continually being studied by academics and family law experts.  Recently, a study was completed that looked at the divorce rates of couples who had witnessed this divorce process as it was undertaken by people close to them.  The results were extremely surprising to many in the field.

When people are contemplating a California divorce and one of the spouses owns a business, there are many situations where California’s community property laws can deem a business a marital asset and therefore award a share of ownership to the other spouse.  When this situation arises, it can lead to a terrible financial result for the person who has worked for years to build the business, and in some cases it can lead to a forced sale of the business or even the other spouse being named as the owner of that business.

When people become involved in a California high asset divorce, many of these cases involve a business ownership interest and how it should be valued when it comes time to dissolve the marital estate under California’s community property rules.  These business valuations can be extremely complicated, and there are several generally accepted methods that can be used to derive a value for the business at issue so that a specific amount can be applied to the estate before properly division.  A recent case involved a controversy and an appeal regarding the appropriate business valuation method to use.

Domestic violence is a very real and serious problem in California, and advocates for domestic violence victims estimate that as many as 600 domestic assaults occur in the state on a daily basis.  As such, the legalities surrounding domestic violence continue to develop and evolve.  In furtherance of that phenomenon, there are several bills relating to domestic violence that have been passed by the state legislature that await signature from Governor Brown that would enact them as laws.

The people who serve in our military with so many conflicts taking place currently all over the world are among our bravest citizens.  Soldiers literally face life and death situations on a regular basis, and this reality can be overwhelming for anyone, let alone a spouse who must endure the daily struggle of not knowing what’s happening with his or her marriage partner.  As a result, the military divorce rate grew somewhat rapidly over the past 10 years as the United States became involved in two separate wars.

One of the emerging legal debates that’s being voted on and argued in jurisdictions all over the United States involves same-sex marriage and whether or not these marriages should be officially recognized in these states.  The recent trend indicates that while some jurisdictions have voted against recognizing these marriages, the number of jurisdictions that have recognized these unions is growing.  As a result, studies are being performed to analyze any potential correlation between the existence of these marriages and other aspects of society.

When child custody and child support battles break out between parents, they can quickly become ugly.  That’s not abnormal in any way, nor is the possibility that one of the parties will not be present for a proceeding relating to either of these issues.  However, when that occurs the party that is not present in court will likely pay the price when a decision is made.  Unfortunately for famous MMA fighter Chuck Liddell, that is apparently what occurred recently with his ongoing child support and custody battle.

While most people understand that estimates regarding the divorce rate in the United States range from 36 to 50 percent, most people also assume that when people have been married for many years and reach the age of 50, they are unlikely to ever encounter this process.  While that was somewhat true for generations in the United States, statistics show that this is no longer the case.  The divorce rate in the United States for people who are over 50 years of age has exploded during the past 20 years.