5 Questions You Need To Ask Before You Decide To Divorce – According to Dr. Phil

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1. Have you done everything you can to save and rehabilitate your marriage?

2. Do you have unfinished emotional business?

3. Have you researched, planned, and prepared yourself legally for divorce? Divorce can be complicated. It involves money, custody issues, child support, spousal support, and other legal aspects. You need to educate yourself, protect yourself and empower yourself; until you’ve done that, you’re not ready. For example, do you know how many bank accounts you have as a couple and individually? Any other marital assets you might be entitled to? Consult with at least three attorneys as you explore the option of divorce. “There are economic realities that you have to acknowledge,” says Dr. Phil, “but you are Read more →

Harold and Sue Ann Hamm Divorce For $18 Billion – Business Insider

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This could be America’s largest ever divorce settlement. The article attached reports that Mr. Hamm may be forced to sell his stake in Continental Resources in order to pay for the settlement to Ms. Hamm. While this is certainly a possibility I seriously doubt there is a real likelihood Mr. Hamm would have to sell his entire stake. In the perfect world the couple would have resolved their differences outside of court and been able to fashion a financial settlement that did not put Continental Resources in jeopardy.

With an estate of this size the couple could have found a much more economically sound, private and effective way of coming to an agreement outside of the court system which by design has limits to the types of orders they can fashion.

Harold and Sue Ann Hamm Divorce For $18 Billion – Business Insider.