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Family

Sep. 17, 2014

High-asset divorces offer some surprising lessons

My work as a divorce attorney allows me to steer my clients away from the pitfalls that may come from a common assumption that the power of money will make divorce easier. By Catherine Bechtel


By Catherine Bechtel


I'm a divorce lawyer. Upon hearing this, most people offer their condolences. In response, what I tell them is that I offer people compassion as they experience one of the most devastating events that may befall a family. It doesn't matter the reason, the aftermath of divorce is brutal. I specialize in divorce for people with wealth. The kind of wealth most people in regular life will never know or understand. My work involves complic...

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