IDFA Blog
Reconciliation and Divorce: Sometimes Love Just Needs a Coffee Break
One of the first things I tell my clients is this: Be absolutely sure your marriage is over before you go through with a divorce. I know, I know—kind of a weird thing for a divorce financial analyst to say, right? Isn't that like a hairdresser telling you not to get bangs (...)
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Budgeting for Summer Fun
As the warmer months approach, the excitement for summer activities often begins to build. Whether it's planning a beach vacation, a trip to the mountains, or simply enjoying local events with friends and children, summertime brings a wealth of opportunities for leisure and adventure. However, amidst the thrill of summer (...)
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The Surprising Connection Between Mindfulness and Money Management
When it comes to mastering our finances, we often focus on numbers, budgets, and spreadsheets. However, your mental state might also play a significant role in your financial success. This is a critical component especially when faced with a life change like divorce or navigating your finances alone for the (...)
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How to Find Financial Clarity While Moving Past a Painful Chapter
National Ex-Spouse Day, celebrated on April 14 each year, is a day to forgive ex-spouses for past hurts that come with divorce/break up and move on. Instead of bashing the ex, the special day is designed for people to think about the positive impacts from past relationships. The day is (...)
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Level The Playing Field By Being Financially Informed
We all know the saying: if marriage is about love, then divorce is all about the money. This reality makes financial knowledge one of the most powerful tools you can have when going through a divorce. When one spouse has a stronger grasp of the couple’s finances, it creates an (...)
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Co-Parenting Tips For Shared Expenses
National Co-Parenting Day is an opportunity to change the mindset on divorce and work on the relationship with your co-parent. Successful co-parenting means for both parents to work together and share responsibility of a child or children. One source of conflict for co-parents is finances.
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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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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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How Divorce Can Impact Children’s Financial Accounts
Navigating the divorce process can be particularly challenging for families. While dividing assets is rarely easy in any scenario, determining how to divide accounts you started for your children during your marriage can raise additional questions and concerns.
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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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