As more details emerge, it is reported that Bezos (the founder of Amazon.com) did not have a prenup with his wife, which means she may have the right to 1/2 of his estimated $140 billion net worth.
I spoke with BBC Radio Scotland a bit more extensively about the #JeffBezos #divorce. (Listen in at 1:51 or enjoy all the news of Scotland for the day!) #divorcelawyer
(Listen at 1h 51m or enjoy all of Scotland’s news of the day!)
What happens when the richest man in the world announces his divorce?
I talk to the hosts of the BBC’s Live at 5 about the possible financial outcomes to the Bezos divorce filing. Most likely there’s a confidential settlement already in the works, as the Billionaire’s announcement signaled an amicable split.
Check it out and discuss in the comments [tune in at 2:53:50]:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0001yp9
As the holidays wind down, statistics show that the start of the New Year brings a spike in the number of new divorce filings. In fact, divorce lawyers call the first working Monday in January “Divorce Day,” due to the increased number of calls. Best estimates reveal that one in five married couples is considering divorce after the holidays Continue reading “Next Year I Will . . . Get Divorced!”
Building a blended family after a divorce can get complicated. Not only is becoming a step-parent a major emotional commitment but now add in the finances and the dynamics involved in supporting this new expanded family. As a step-parent myself, I know all about this difficult and wonderful journey.
I spoke with MassMutual about the financial concerns when tackling step-parenting. While some tips are obvious (eg. get life insurance), other ideas are more nuanced (consider creating a trust and updating your will).
The article addresses four things that new stepparents should do:
You can read the article here and discuss your step-parenting journey in the comments.
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