Cases of “selling away” by investment brokers are on the rise. Selling away is the illegal practice of a stock broker soliciting the sale of securities that are not offered or authorized by the broker-dealer firm. Solicitations by the rogue broker may include a number of investment vehicles, unusually offering higher returns than traditional securities. […]
What is collaborative divorce? Collaborative divorce is a method of divorce that takes place outside the courtroom. Each party hires a Certified Collaborative Family Law Attorney and signs an agreement (Collaborative Law Agreement) vowing to negotiate an amicable and respectful solution. Both family law attorneys and other professionals; accountants, therapist, etc…, may be involved in […]
Prenuptial agreements, otherwise referred to as premarital agreements, always seem like a sticky subject to bring up between couples who are recently engaged to be married. However, prenuptial agreements are very useful tools that can protect both parties interest if the contract should ever be executed. A prenuptial agreement is defined as a written agreement […]
In our previous post, we started a discussion about a common form of securities fraud known as broker misrepresentation. We defined broker misrepresentation as false representation of facts and/or the omission of facts to a client, in order to influence the client to act. Continuing with this theme let’s look at another example that was […]
This week we will start a series of articles examining some of the most common forms of securities fraud. The first type of investment fraud we will discuss is Misrepresentation. Misrepresentation is a broad term that encompasses almost all aspects of securities fraud. Misrepresentation is the false representation of facts and/or the omission of facts […]
Divorce is difficult for any family to experience. Considering nobody plans on having their marriage dissolved, it is easy to understand why the process can be overwhelming. Having to establish a new place of residence, adjusting your budget to fit one income, and reestablishing your personal finances are just a few examples of steps that […]
If you are contemplating a divorce and you have children of the marriage it is MANDATORY that you and your spouse attend a Court approved parenting class prior to your final hearing date. Your certificate of completion must be filed with the court, once you receive it bring it to your divorce attorney’s office so […]