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Assets and Your Divorce
Make sure that when you are deciding whether you or your children’s needs are best served by retaining your martial residence or agreeing to offset a liquid asset against an illiquid retirement asset, that you consider your need for access to cash and the tax ramifications of your decisions. You should address these concerns with […]
Learning to Make Ends Meet After Divorce
It is a fact that it costs more to financially support two households than it costs to support one. It is usually financially tight when divorced spouses first strike out on their own. Things usually get better once you settle in, balance your budget and operate within your means. The good news is that you […]
Divorce Support Team
Make sure you choose the divorce process that best suits your approach. For instance, make sure that your attorney or mediator explains the answers to your questions clearly and has the patience to explain until you understand clearly. It is also important to have the support of friends and family. Be careful and mindful though […]
Never Speak ill of the Other Parent
As you can see from the article below, there is a name for it, ‘Parental Alienation Syndrome’. You may no longer love or like (you may even hate) your prior spouse, but your children do. Your children are 50% of each of you and if you insult the other parent, you are insulting/hurting your child. […]
Life Insurance in Divorce
It is important that you maintain life insurance with the children named as beneficiaries and the alternate spouse as trustee (via UTMA or otherwise) so that in the event that one spouse dies during the child support term, that the support intended for the children remains in place. The reason for naming the alternate spouse […]
Financial Decisions After Divorce
During the divorce mediation process, we explore finances to ensure that you are able to afford the decisions you are currently making. A financial planner can help you extrapolate that information so that you are prepared for your future and your family’s future. Ask your friends for recommendations and work with someone who aligns with […]
Divorce and Your Credit Score
If one person is taking sole responsibility for the joint mortgage or any other joint debt as part of the overall agreement of the divorcing couple, it is important for the alternate spouse to have access to the account and ongoing statements during the period of joint ownership. It is important to understand the risk […]
How the New Tax Law Will Affect Alimony
An important change is coming in divorce law as a result of the new tax act. Alimony payments have been deductible to the payor and taxable to the payee for the past 75 years. As a result of the new tax act, alimony will no longer be deductible by the payor or taxable to the […]
Divorce and Shared Parenting
Courts are supporting shared parenting arrangements with both parents significantly involved more and more. As you can see from the article, “ After divorce, shared parenting is best for children’s health and development ,” the psychological research shows that significant time with both parents profoundly helps your children.
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