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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its much anticipated decision in the TOUSA, Inc. bankruptcy cases on May 15, 2012. The decision provides an ominous reminder to Lenders to carefully assess the value of accepting asset pledges or guarantees from borrowers’ subsidiaries, sometimes referred to as upstream guarantees. TOUSA […]
Family Law Attorney The divorce process known as “collaborative divorce” is a variation on the concept of attorney-assisted mediation. Before I explain how the collaborative divorce process works, a few words about the genesis of this process will be helpful.Why did the process of collaborative divorce develop? The concept of collaborative divorce is generally credited […]
A divorce lawyer or investigator usually will need the following documentation in order to begin an investigation into hidden assets: Financial disclosures Tax returns Bank statements Check registers Financial disclosures Typical divorce procedures require that a divorcing couple disclose their assets and liabilities. These disclosures serve as the starting point in any financial investigation […]
When parents divorce, answering the question “Who gets the kids?” is often an emotional and draining one. There are different types of custody, but the court always grants custody based on the best interests of the child. There are also many issues that may arise when deciding custody, such as legitimization in the case […]
Has there ever been a better time to have a prenuptial agreement? The divorce rate remains at around 50% (although recent surveys have shown a decline); overall wealth is shrinking; businesses are failing and laying off workers in droves; domestic violence is increasing. Couples that are faced with divorce in this current climate are […]