Divorce is a difficult undertaking regardless of the circumstances that lead to the end of your marriage. If the divorce is contested, one party may resort to unorthodox tactics like hiding marital assets. Idaho is a community property state. As such, the divorce...
Year: 2022
Why is wire fraud a federal offense?
Many forms of fraud are personal. They involve one individual lying to someone else's face for financial gain. Someone makes a business pitch to family members while lying about their intent or falsifies their identity to gain access to certain assets or protected...
Why should you have a prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is a document that sets the conditions for property in case a marriage doesn’t last. Both parties negotiate the terms, and the paper is signed well before the wedding. It has to be a fair agreement based on complete disclosure by both parties....
3 clever ways divorcing spouses hide marital assets
Let’s face it: Divorce is tough. Besides the child custody and support arrangement, one of the most contentious issues divorcing couples deal with is asset division. Idaho is a community property state, meaning that both parties are considered joint owners of all the...
Are there benefits to selling assets (together) before a divorce?
The first thing to understand is how dangerous it is to sell off assets during your divorce or without your spouse’s permission. Doing this will likely have devastating consequences, including a lower marital property settlement. However, before filing for a divorce,...
Your Washington weed could lead to federal drug charges
Living in Idaho if you enjoy marijuana could be very frustrating. After all, there are multiple nearby states with different laws and even retail dispensaries selling marijuana to adults. Being so close to states that have legalized the substance while your own state...
The problem with reckless spending before divorce
In some cases, one spouse will file for divorce or simply tell the other that they want to get a divorce, and that second spouse may start spending money in an uncommon way. They could start spending recklessly or buying frivolous things that they never talked about...
How do people get tricked into false confessions?
You’re suspected of a crime, but you’re 100% innocent of any wrongdoing. So what harm could it possibly do to talk to the police? Plenty. It’s estimated that roughly 27% of people who have been exonerated after being wrongfully convicted of homicides had confessed –...
Does Idaho permit you to stand your ground in defense of harm?
Yes, Idaho lawmakers permit the use of force when defending oneself, but it is not typically referred to as a stand your ground law. However, the law works much like the stand your ground laws used in other states. If Coeur d'Alene police officers arrested you on...
How to discuss your desire to divorce
Realizing that your marriage is loveless is hard for many people. You probably thought that it would last forever. Once you know that it’s over, you’re going to need to let your spouse know. This usually doesn’t happen as it does in the movies when one spouse is...