Kansas City Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

During a divorce, one essential aspect is the division of property. To divide property between parties fairly, both spouses must provide information about their assets, property, and debts. This exchange of information is called discovery. When spouses are getting an uncontested divorce, this may be information they give to each other voluntarily to make negotiation or mediation go more smoothly. In some uncontested and in all contested divorces, discovery is a formal and court-ordered process. Contested vs. Uncontested Divorces A divorce is made up of several types of family law cases, including: Division of property Determining alimony Calculating child support

Any divorce involves unique challenges and difficult proceedings, but high-asset divorces are particularly complicated. Legal and financial issues get more complex, and emotions tend to run higher as a result. The basic aspects that make up divorce proceedings remain the same, such as spousal support, property division, and child custody. However, couples who have a high number of assets and finances need to take special care to avoid the common issues and lengthy discussions that can hold up divorce proceedings. Here are some things to avoid in your high-asset divorce: Hiding Assets It’s a big mistake to intentionally hide assets