Charleston Divorce Blog

A divorce is a challenging experience under any circumstances, but certain assets and situations can make divorce much more complicated. For example, owning a business might very well make a divorce far more of a challenge. Those preparing for the end of their...

Divorce can be challenging for anybody, but business owners face a range of concerns that can be especially complex. These are some of the common concerns business owners may encounter during the divorce process. The method of business valuation Determining the value...

There are many ways that adults in West Virginia may become business owners. Sometimes, they start a professional practice after finishing a graduate degree. Other times, they might inherit an already operational company from a family member who is ready to retire or...

Using credit cards to cover expenses is a standard practice in many American households. In fact, many families carry a balance forward from month-to-month and, therefore, have a noteworthy level of credit card debt that they need to address. Credit card debt can...

For children and teenagers, finding out that their parents want to divorce can be a rude awakening. Their entire sense of stability can disappear in a moment, and they will likely worry about what the future will hold for them. It is normal for parents to worry about...

What happens with your marital estate will have a profound influence on your future opportunities following a divorce. The assets you get to retain and the debts that you must assume responsibility for will help to determine your standard of living and your household...

Divorce is a very personal experience. People file the divorce for all kinds of reasons, ranging from a slow change in compatibility to infidelity. In theory, there are laws that guide the process to help ensure that the outcome is reasonable and fair. Unfortunately,...

Marriage is built on trust and honesty, but unfortunately, there are times when one spouse may hide assets from the other. This can happen for various reasons, including a desire to protect assets from creditors, a fear of losing assets in a divorce settlement, or...

Many of the decisions that parents make early in their divorce process can have a lasting impact on the children in the family. Decisions about how the spouses will handle the family home or share custody around the holidays can have a major influence on the lives of...