How Does Financial Settlement Work in Divorce

Divorce can be financially complex, but understanding how financial settlements work can help. Learn more about the process and considerations here.
Preparing a Financial Affidavit During Divorce: A Comprehensive Guide

One of my favorite financial planning teachers told me that “Being Organized is Being in Control”. Little did I know at the time that this is also one of the most important rules to ensuring the best possible outcome from your divorce. You and your spouse have decided you want a divorce and you’ve hired […]
The Importance of a Lifestyle Analysis

When you go through a divorce, everything changes. Some things you want to change, like your relationship to your spouse. But other changes can cause a great deal of concern and anxiety, like the change in your income, and the resulting change in lifestyle that may occur. In addition to that concern, one of the […]
Keeping the property you brought into your marriage

With or without the vow “til death do us part”, most couples head into marriage with the highest of hopes for their happily ever after. Even with divorce rates on a slow decline, according to the CDC, a little less than half of all marriages will end in divorce. One milestone in the transition from […]
What to do (and not do) as you glide into retirement

If you’re getting ready to retire in the next few years, here’s what you need to do to make sure that you’re ready when the big day comes.
Assembling an amazing divorce team

Who are the professionals you need on your team and by your side as you go through a divorce? A divorce lawyer, therapist and certified divorce financial analyst.
Considering a divorce? Make these financial moves now.

When you’re thinking about getting a divocre, these are the financial moves you should make to protect yourself, your income and savings.
Getting divorced? Here are 10 must-dos

Here are the first things you should do when you begin planning for a divorce. The choices you make at the beginning can make for a smoother divorce.
Divorce and your home: deciding where to live after divorce
Divorce and your home: deciding where to live after divorce “Where will I live after the divorce?” This is one of the most common—and difficult—questions people face when they are going through divorce. Oftentimes, much time and energy are spent on who will get to keep the family home. While the desire to keep the […]
Eyes Wide Open On Money Going Into Divorce

Money is undoubtedly one of the top issues during divorce. The fear caused by not knowing the financial outcome of your divorce is a major source of stress and anxiety. The good news is that you can take action to make sure you are empowered to make the right decisions with your money during the […]