I’m not sure my attorney has a good handle on the financial aspects of my divorce. What are my options?
Financial Issues
Can I collect half of my ex’s Social Security benefits after we divorce?
Can I collect half of my ex’s Social Security benefits after we divorce? A divorced individual must meet certain criteria in order to be permitted to collect their ex’s Social Security benefits. First, you must have been married for ten years or longer. This does not mean ten years from the date of marriage to […]
Should the spouse who has no knowledge of the ex or soon-to-be ex spouse’s…
Should the spouse who has no knowledge of the ex or soon-to-be ex spouse’s business activities sign a joint tax return? What are the dangers in signing a joint return? Some spouses plan for their divorce by filing erroneous tax returns years in advance, and intentionally report decreased business income. By not reporting all the […]
I’m thinking about getting a divorce. Should I change my insurance policy?
I’m thinking about getting a divorce. Should I make any changes to the insurance policies that list my spouse as my beneficiary? If so, when should I make that change? Brandi Ruffalo answers.
Is it possible or even advisable to keep the family business going after we divorce?
Is it possible or even advisable to keep the family business going after we divorce? How should we proceed? Let’s use this example to answer your questions. Sally and Joe are local restaurant personalities. Even though they are divorcing, they both enjoy the business and Sally would like to remain co-owner with Joe, just as […]
Are alimony and child support taxable? If so, is there any way of structuring…
Are alimony and child support taxable? If so, is there any way of structuring support payments to my ex to lower my taxes? Firstly, we must make clear that alimony and child support are two different types of payments and are taxed differently. States have many terms for spousal support; however, when we think of […]
WATCH: I want a divorce, but I am not sure I can afford it. What should I do?
That’s a good reason to hire a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. A CDFA’s job is specifically to work with you to keep the cost of the divorce down. For example, the CDFA is the source of intake for all of the financial data, and he or she can then disseminate that to both of your […]
How can I keep my legal fees under control?
Tips to help you manage your legal fees when going through a divorce.
I’m just starting my divorce and I’m wondering if there is anything I can do to make my divorce go more smoothly?
“I’m just starting my divorce and I’m wondering if there is anything I can do to make my divorce go more smoothly and help my lawyer do her job better?” Georg Finder answers.
What are the dangers in signing a joint tax return? We live in IL.
“Should the spouse who has no knowledge of the ex or soon-to-be ex spouse’s business activities sign a joint individual tax return? What are the dangers in signing a joint tax return?”
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