The Benke Law Blog

Division of assets is tricky in any divorce, but the stakes skyrocket in high-net-worth divorces. The highest net worth divorce split nearly $150 billion of assets of Amazon’s founder and his now ex-wife, but high-net-worth divorces are commonly defined as a divorce between a couple with more than $1 million in assets.

Many wedding vows include the phrase, “Until death do us part.” It’s an ambitious promise that newly married couples often feel they can properly commit to for decades to come. Unfortunately, a high percentage of marriages fall apart before one of the spouses passes away. This can be especially challenging for long lasting marriages that involve planning a future for a couple instead of two exes. Now that the assets are getting split, you’ll have to adopt some new strategies for your estate plan. It is crucial that you know what you will need to check and update on your will or trust as you separate from your partner.

Divorce presents various issues. Partners seeking to dissolve their marriage are facing financial loss, custody issues, and the division of assets. While these problems may be part of the process, finding the best family divorce attorney in San Antonio, TX shouldn’t be.

There are a lot of things to consider during a divorce, but the first thing you should be thinking about is protecting your rights and any important assets during the divorce proceedings. It’s important that you note hiding assets isn’t the best way to protect them; almost every time, those assets will be discovered, and...

Deciding to get a divorce is a difficult, and often painful, decision. Figuring out what to do after you file for divorce can be confusing and stressful. If the marriage was short, there are no children involved and a small amount of property or debts to take care of, the process will be over quickly....

Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging and stressful times in a person’s life. The strain it can put on your psyche as well as your finances makes it imperative that you take every precaution to simplify the process as much as possible. If you’re fortunate, one option is mediation. While it’s...