The San Antonio Spurs are on the cusp of their 5th NBA Championship after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Finals. While much of the focus has been on the Spurs' venerable big three (Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker), the team is...
Month: May 2013
Divorce trusts may shield assets from the marital estate
In our prior posts, we have highlighted prenuptial agreements from a number of different angles. We have discussed how to broach the topic with your significant other, what prenuptial agreements can protect, and even what types of people should consider them....
How to ease the stress of divorce
Other than a death, the breakup of a marriage can be the most emotionally traumatic event a person may go through in life. It's no wonder that divorce can be linked to depression, alcoholism and in some cases, post traumatic stress syndrome. Aside from the emotional...
Could Kanye and Kim end up in court?
Rumors abound regarding the relationship (or lack thereof) between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. According to a number of media outlets, West has spent little time with his pregnant girlfriend, opting to stay in Paris while working on his next album. There are also...
Post divorce lessons to learn
With divorce being such an emotionally gruelling process, its easy to fall into a rut. Divorcees often complain of depression and the inability to move on (or reconcile the past). Regardless of the outcome of your divorce, life will go on, and you must adapt to your...
Former Texans linebacker sues over engagement ring
Former Houston Texans linebacker Mario Williams is definitely heartbroken, but it appears that he is taking his frustrations out in legal proceedings. His former fiancee, Erin Marzouki, called off their engagement in January, but reportedly has not given back the...
The ultimate olive branch: saving for college
Divorce can bring out the worst in people, especially when money is concerned. They may become obsessed with splitting everything; retirement accounts, savings and checking accounts and even money put away for their children's education. When it comes to dividing cash...
How to endure the emotional challenges of divorce
A divorce can be an emotionally challenging experience. Parties may develop a certain sense of entitlement or feeling of betrayal. Either way, the emotions that come from the break up of a marriage can be so consuming that they make irrational decisions. Even more...