Wealth can’t buy marital bliss, but it seems that a certain amount of wealth can lead to a more amicable divorce. What does a couple’s net worth need to be to settle their divorce amicably? Couples with a higher net worth (defined as $5 million or more in combined assets) may be able to happily come to a consensus with one another
You decided that you wanted to divorce your spouse because they weren’t helping make your marriage better. You often found that you disagreed, and you got tired of all the conflict. Being in the position you are now, you’re concerned that your spouse will try to get half of your business during the divorce. This is a business you’ve run since before
Business owners in Massachusetts and New Hampshire spend little time thinking about a future when they no longer operate their companies. Unfortunately, this means that most company owners lack a business succession plan. For those who have no children or have kids that are not interested in taking the reins, lacking a plan may put their company at risk for
Building and growing a company while you’re married can be a great source of joy and pride for a couple, but that same company might become a source of contention if the couple splits up. For some, trying to determine what to do with a family business is one of the more challenging aspects of a divorce. Absent a prenup,
It is safe to say that things are better than ever for women in the workplace. Women receive better pay than they have in the past and have more responsibilities. Most men have come to understand the value female employees bring to the table and encourage them to excel. However, female workers still have much to acquire in terms of
Running a store means providing goods to the public for profit. Unfortunately, unexpected expenses can eat in to your profit margin and make running a business more of a liability than a source of income. Premises liability claims, such as a claim that someone got severely hurt when they slipped and fell on your floor, could prove very expensive, especially
Whether you work in a restaurant or in sales in an office, you probably received some amount of training about sexual harassment when you started your job. The company likely advised you against inappropriate interactions with co-workers and gave you opportunities to report other employees for inappropriate behavior or advances. One unfortunate omission in many sexual harassment training programs is
Having a high net worth definitely comes with its advantages. You’ll have more opportunities to live a fulfilled life, both when it comes to business and pleasure. The more assets you have, the more investment options and choices will present themselves to you. That said, it’s likely that your high net worth didn’t come to you easily. You’ve probably had
When a business relationship ends on a sour note (or worse), the last thing you want to do is hear from — or about — the other party ever again. You definitely don’t want to pick up the phone and hear someone on the other end of the line asking for a reference for that person. How do you handle
Dividing your personal assets during divorce can be one of the more difficult things to do. For some people, the items in their homes hold memories that they want to cherish. For others, the value of specific items makes them want to hold onto them. There is no secret to working through the division of your assets. It will take some
Wealth can’t buy marital bliss, but it seems that a certain amount of wealth can lead to a more amicable divorce. What does a couple’s net worth need to be to settle their divorce amicably? Couples with a higher net worth (defined as $5 million or more in combined assets) may be able to happily come to a consensus with one another
You decided that you wanted to divorce your spouse because they weren’t helping make your marriage better. You often found that you disagreed, and you got tired of all the conflict. Being in the position you are now, you’re concerned that your spouse will try to get half of your business during the divorce. This is a business you’ve run since before
Business owners in Massachusetts and New Hampshire spend little time thinking about a future when they no longer operate their companies. Unfortunately, this means that most company owners lack a business succession plan. For those who have no children or have kids that are not interested in taking the reins, lacking a plan may put their company at risk for
Building and growing a company while you’re married can be a great source of joy and pride for a couple, but that same company might become a source of contention if the couple splits up. For some, trying to determine what to do with a family business is one of the more challenging aspects of a divorce. Absent a prenup,
It is safe to say that things are better than ever for women in the workplace. Women receive better pay than they have in the past and have more responsibilities. Most men have come to understand the value female employees bring to the table and encourage them to excel. However, female workers still have much to acquire in terms of
Running a store means providing goods to the public for profit. Unfortunately, unexpected expenses can eat in to your profit margin and make running a business more of a liability than a source of income. Premises liability claims, such as a claim that someone got severely hurt when they slipped and fell on your floor, could prove very expensive, especially
Whether you work in a restaurant or in sales in an office, you probably received some amount of training about sexual harassment when you started your job. The company likely advised you against inappropriate interactions with co-workers and gave you opportunities to report other employees for inappropriate behavior or advances. One unfortunate omission in many sexual harassment training programs is
Having a high net worth definitely comes with its advantages. You’ll have more opportunities to live a fulfilled life, both when it comes to business and pleasure. The more assets you have, the more investment options and choices will present themselves to you. That said, it’s likely that your high net worth didn’t come to you easily. You’ve probably had
When a business relationship ends on a sour note (or worse), the last thing you want to do is hear from — or about — the other party ever again. You definitely don’t want to pick up the phone and hear someone on the other end of the line asking for a reference for that person. How do you handle
Dividing your personal assets during divorce can be one of the more difficult things to do. For some people, the items in their homes hold memories that they want to cherish. For others, the value of specific items makes them want to hold onto them. There is no secret to working through the division of your assets. It will take some
