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Divorce – A New Financial Beginning
I am sitting across the desk from my recently divorced client, who seems a lot lighter today. At our first meeting last year, her marriage had just broken down. And on that day she expressed raw emotion and pain, coupled with exhaustion and stress. I can only imagine how difficult those early days of the separation were for her. Her daily routine was in complete disarray and she was coordinating schedules for their two daughters while going through the emotional stages of grief and loss.
Continue reading...Spousal Dishonesty – Red Flag
When I am called to work out the financials in a divorce case, often the larger reason I am there is to discover the extent of spousal dishonesty. There are often signs that were missed along the way and upon discovery of the affair or the addiction the innocent spouse will say, “Oh yeah, I did notice that……”
Continue reading...Why I Decided to Focus on ADR
When I got my CDFA® credential in 2011, I thought I would be doing primarily litigation support – until I did some.
My own divorce was a do-it-yourself divorce which turned out to be a huge mistake. I failed to put enough detail in the final documents to protect myself from my ex-husband’s ultimate bad behavior and ended up returning to court 3 times in the following 6 years.
Continue reading...Important Things to Consider Prior To Announcing Your Divorce to your Spouse
Divorce is a very emotional and costly process. It can cause dramatic changes in lifestyle, destroy relationships, and leave a family emotionally devastated. Take enough time to carefully consider all aspects before you make a decision that will most certainly change your life.
Continue reading...Entering the Divorce Niche: Advice from the Experts
Divorce is a fast-paced niche in which to set up a business. Newcomers to the profession can often be overwhelmed with all the industry dos and don’ts. We asked seasoned divorce professionals from across the country and Canada what they believe newcomers to the industry should know.
Continue reading...Post-Divorce Financial Pitfalls: Named Beneficiaries
Without exception, our clients want to move on with their lives as quickly as possible after they complete the financial negotiations of their divorce. Moving on includes taking control of their own finances. We regularly engage with clients to complete these items and there is one simple (to us) but infuriating (to clients) road-block that almost all face: changing or naming beneficiaries in the event of the client’s death.
Continue reading...Retirement Accounts in Divorce: Five Common Questions
Retirement accounts are complicated, especially in divorce. Here are some questions you may run into.
Continue reading...Top Ten Financial Errors in Divorce
CDFA® professionals from across the USA share some of the worst financial mistakes they’ve seen in their practices.
Continue reading...Advice from a Judge
A family court judge talks about effective preparation for court—and how to achieve results in court by utilizing all available resources.
Continue reading...Tick, Tock: Impact of the New Tax Law on Alimony and Divorce
Are your clients getting divorced in 2018 and planning to pay or receive alimony? You may not realize it, but there’s a tax “timer” hanging over their head and the buzzer is set to go off.
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