The world has changed dramatically in recent years with the advancement of forms of technology that until recently were beyond the wildest dreams of the average person.  While this technological advancement has made life easier for countless people and in countless ways, technology is also affecting situations that include litigated divorce cases.  According to a recent survey of divorce lawyers, smart phones in particular are becoming more relevant in these situations.

Anyone who has been through a divorce understands that it is a stressful and potentially harmful process for several reasons.  This is especially so when a divorce is nasty, antagonistic, drawn-out and costly.  However, the results of a recent study indicate that the amount of medical harm inflicted on people who have been through a divorce is more severe for younger couples that it is for those who are older.

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.