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Holidays Are Hard for Divorcing People. How to Help Them Cope.
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…" Charles Dickens was writing about the contrast between London and Paris in the late 18th century during the French Revolution, but it as applicable to divorce during the holidays. Maybe more so.
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Retirement Accounts: Asset or Stream of Income?
Retirement accounts in divorce are unique because they are both marital assets and deferred income earned during the marriage. Yet courts, attorneys, and even conciliators often treat them rigidly, pensions in pay status as income, IRAs and 401(k)s as assets, without fully accounting for the financial reality. Ignoring this dual nature can (...)
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How to Spot Financial Deception in Divorce
During divorce when emotions are careening out of control, one spouse often believes that the other could be hiding assets.
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Divorce & Dollars: 7 Smart Financial Planning Tips for a New Start
How Financial Planning Month Empowers You to Navigate Divorce with Confidence
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Sudden Income Deficit Syndrome: Recognizing and Addressing Manipulated Income in Divorce
Divorce cases are rarely straightforward when it comes to finances, but few issues present as consistent and frustrating a challenge for practitioners as Sudden Income Deficit Syndrome. This phenomenon refers to the sharp and often suspicious decline in reported income by one spouse—typically coinciding with the onset of divorce. While (...)
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Hidden Costs You May Not Have Considered When Moving During Divorce
Moving and divorce—they’re both life experiences that bring a lot of change, likely a lot of stress, and a lot of financial questions. And when these two events coincide, the change, stress, and money issues can start to pile up. But there are proactive measures you can take to reduce the (...)
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10 Red Flags That Could Signal Financial Deception in Divorce
Divorce requires honesty and transparency, especially when it comes to money. Unfortunately, not every spouse plays fair. Hidden accounts manipulated business records, or undisclosed debts can all skew the financial picture and leave one party at a disadvantage. The good news? There are warning signs. By recognizing the red flags (...)
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Alimony: A Dual Challenge for Both Spouses
Divorce is never just a legal process—it’s a life transition. When spousal support, or alimony, enters the picture, the stakes and emotions run even higher. Both the spouse paying and the spouse receiving face financial uncertainty, fear, and a need for clarity. As divorce professionals, our role is to help both sides move (...)
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Keys to Helping Improve Finances for Single Parents
Single parents often face unique challenges, not just raising kids, but also creating a financial path toward success. With the cost of health care, food, school, and more ever increasing, being successful on one income is a huge barrier for more than 37 million parents — or roughly 30% of (...)
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Embracing Financial Wellness After Divorce
Finding Your Strength, Security, and a Little Sparkle I’ll never forget the first time I balanced my checkbook after my divorce—sitting at my kitchen table, coffee in hand, staring at numbers that felt like a foreign language. It wasn’t just about dollars and cents; it was about reclaiming my independence (...)
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