Author: Leigh Daniel, Attorney at Law

A question I hear often is, “How do I know they have disclosed all the assets?” If the opposing party is a wage earner, we can usually trace their income from their paycheck to an account. If they are self-employed, it can be much more difficult.   These are some…

Most divorcing couples go through a process of figuring out how to split their property, such as the home they share, retirement accounts, and other assets. However, high-net-worth couples often face significant obstacles during a divorce because they have substantial wealth and frequently own complex assets that are challenging to…

All divorces have their challenges. However, when a divorcing couple has high-dollar assets, dissolving a marriage has the potential for high drama. Divorces involving the division of large amounts of money may incentivize both sides to dig in their heels. The decisions about the division of high-dollar assets may have…

I recently was listening to a recording of a call between a client who is getting divorced. The pure rage emanating from the voice caused me to have a visceral reaction. I can only imagine what it felt like to the recipient of the call. Even if you feel your…

Both parents. Time and again studies have shown the importance of children having access and meaningful relationships with both of their parents. Yet, in the midst of a divorce, often one parent decides it’s best for the kids to be insulated from the other. If there is abuse, or substance…

Under Alabama divorce law, money and property obtained during a marriage are considered marital property and should be divided equitably between divorcing spouses. In high-net-worth divorces, how the couple’s assets will be divided often becomes a primary consideration and point of contention. If you are ending a marriage in which there…

It may come as no surprise that many people who come to see me are in deeply dysfunctional marriages. I’m not talking about people who have grown apart over the years or those who just “can’t get along”. Instead, they are in marriages with a partner who has a substance…

I had a protection order hearing today. My client prevailed and the order was dissolved as we sat there. We listened to testimony about the parties arguing, yelling, accusations, and finally about discipline of the children. There were also tape recordings of the same. Loud and angry voices but a…

It may come as no surprise that many people who come to see me are in a deeply dysfunctional marriage. I’m not talking about people who have grown apart over the years or those who just “can’t get along”. Instead, they are in marriages with a partner who has a…

I was recently listening to an online class about couples therapy and the therapist, with over 30-year experience, was echoing what I already knew.  Most of the time, people wait too late. They have already made the decision to divorce and one or both parties think they owe it to…