Citadel Hedge Fund founder Ken Griffin is well known in New York financial circles. Worth an estimated $5.5 billion, Griffin surprised observers when he announced his divorce from fellow financier Anne Dias-Griffin. Among those surprised by the divorce petition was…

Some New York spouses facing divorce might try to pull one over on their soon-to-be ex by using strategies like padding payroll records from their business to make their income seem lower than it is. Some people might be able…

New York residents may be interested in a high-profile divorce involving the oil magnate Harold Hamm. According to authorities, the dissolution of the 26-year marriage between Hamm and his wife might result in an unprecedentedly expensive divorce judgment. The Oklahoma…

While any divorce in New York can become contentious, a high-asset divorce has pitfalls related to the separation of funds and property that many others do not have. Kenneth C. Griffin, billionaire and founder of Citadel LLC, is experiencing this first-hand as…

New York couples dealing with a home in the midst of a divorce may face confusion about the best approach to splitting this asset, particularly if a mortgage still exists or if a new mortgage will be sought by either…

New York individuals who wish to end their marriage may be in a hurry to terminate this legal relationship. However, many individuals commonly make mistakes related to the division of assets that are part of the marital estate. Making some of the…

New York baseball fans might remember Frank McCourt, former owner of the Dodgers. After three decades of marriage, Frank McCourt and his wife Jamie ended their marriage. Their divorce settlement detailed a division of assets that gave Jamie McCourt $131 million…

Melanie Griffith has filed for divorce from Antonio Banderas after 18 years of marriage. They said that this represents an amicable parting with respect for each other and their family. Despite a desire to remain cordial, the couple, like couples in New…

For New York couples going through a divorce, the processes of property division, child custody agreements and settling on alimony may be tough to manage. While only divorces with children involved require child custody decisions, every divorce requires property division. Some couples opt to…

New York residents who desire to have more protection than a prenuptial agreement would allow may consider utilizing a domestic asset protection trust. This financial vehicle can assist individuals with the division of assets and segregate certain assets and income during their…