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3 Myths About Going to Court in a Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, or know someone who is, often the greatest fear is the possibility of going to court. There is a perception that divorces that end up in court will have...

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3 Maintenance Options & What You Should Consider

As you go through your divorce, it may feel like you are gaining a whole new vocabulary as you learn about the different aspects and components of everything in separation agreements. Maintenance...

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What Does Child Support Cover?

Child support can be a confusing and complex part of a separation or divorce. It’s state-specific and there are several factors that influence it. From understanding the details of when it’s paid...

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What is a Certified Financial Divorce Analyst?

Going through a divorce can often feel lonely and confusing. Even if you know others who have been through a divorce, the process has evolved significantly in the last decade, and friends and...

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Non-Spousal Retirement Beneficiary Planning

After your divorce is finalized and the various accounts divided and settled, you will be able to update your beneficiaries. Assuming your partner or spouse was previously your primary beneficiary,...

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Finding the Right Divorce Attorney: 6 Questions to Ask

Choosing the right attorney in your divorce can make all the difference. From getting the outcomes you want, to reducing unwanted friction with your ex-spouse, there are important questions to ask...

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Post-Divorce Financial To-Do List

Throughout the divorce process, you’ll likely be busy reviewing everything from financial documents to court filings. You may be consumed with tasks like finding a new place to live or going...

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Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What's Right for Me?

While divorce is probably a very familiar topic to you, legal separation may not be something you hear about as often, or fully understand. While these two approaches to cutting ties with your...

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Property Division Values, Part 2: Non-Retirement Assets

When dividing assets in divorce most people, individuals, mediators and attorneys alike, tend to focus on the property division spreadsheet. Current values of assets are listed along with...

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Will Spousal Support (Alimony) Continue to Be Tax Deductible in 2018?

Currently, alimony is on the chopping block under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TJCA), meaning there would be no deduction provided for the paying spouse and the receiving spouse would no longer...

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