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Zelle, Venmo, & Secret Transfers: Are Fintech Apps Hiding Assets in Divorce?
There was a time when hidden assets in divorce meant something obvious. Offshore accounts, cash in a safe, maybe a shoebox in the back of a closet. Now it’s a lot simpler and a lot easier to miss. It can be a Venmo transfer with a vague description. Apps like (...)
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An Apology (and a Moving Box or Two)
I owe a few of my former clients an apology. For years, I’ve been a loud and proud proponent of selling the house during a divorce. I’ve said it so often I could probably do it in my sleep: the spouse who stays usually overpays, gives up too much in (...)
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Egos, Sandboxes, and the Art of Playing Well With Others
The Sandbox Test Remember kindergarten? The teacher would set out a big box of sand, a few shovels, and maybe a couple of dump trucks. At first, it was pure magic—everyone digging, building castles, making roads. But it only took one kid who had to have the “best” shovel or insisted their (...)
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How Retirement Impacts Spousal Support: What Every Client Should Know
Retirement Isn’t Just About Hanging Up Your Briefcase When people think about retirement, they picture the beach, the grandkids, or finally having time for that pottery class. But if you’re divorced — or divorcing — retirement isn’t just about lifestyle changes. It can significantly affect spousal support (also known as alimony), both in (...)
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Divorce, Drive, and the Power of a Comeback: What F1 Racing Can Teach Us About Starting Over
When I walked out of the new F1 movie, I didn’t expect to be thinking about divorce - but I was. Not because the film had anything to do with family law or financial settlements, but because it captured something essential about the human spirit: the power of a comeback. (...)
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Garbage In, Garbage Out
Important Considerations When Using AI in Your Work Product as a Financial Expert
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Playing the Game of LIFE (and Love): Why Financial Goals Matter
When I was a kid, I loved the board game LIFE. You know the one—hop in a plastic car, spin the wheel, pick up a spouse and a couple of peg-sized kids, and cruise through paydays, house purchases, and surprise expenses. It felt like a cheerful, colorful version of adulthood where everything (...)
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March Madness: The Ultimate Divorce Financial Bracket
Every March, millions of fans obsess over their brackets, hoping for the perfect picks. But what if I told you that divorce has its own version of March Madness, with financial decisions just as high stakes as a championship game? You study the teams, their stats and their history. You (...)
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The Future of No Fault Divorce Laws
As of early 2025, no-fault divorce remains legal in all 50 states; however, lawmakers in several states, including Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, have introduced or are actively discussing legislative proposals that could restrict or eliminate the practice. These efforts are driven by concerns over the impact of no-fault divorce on (...)
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