Once the divorce is final, you are no longer married and therefore you may no longer file a joint tax return. Even if you were married the entire year and you divorced on December 31st, it causes you to be ineligible to file a joint tax return for that particular tax year. Depending upon the […]
Financial Issues
After my divorce will I still be covered by my husband’s medical insurance that he gets through his work?
Karen A. Covy, J.D. is a divorce attorney and family law mediator in Chicago Illinois . She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends, How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially and Legally.
How can I keep my costs under control in my divorce?
Karen A. Covy, J.D. is a divorce attorney and family law mediator in Chicago Illinois . She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends, How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially and Legally.
How can I protect my interest in our retirement accounts?
Our savings are mostly in retirement accounts in my spouse’s name with his employer. How can I protect my interest in these accounts now that we’re getting divorced?
What can I do to save time and money during my divorce?
Divorces tend to be extremely costly and consume an exorbitant amount of time for the parties and legal professionals involved. Time equates to money when matters are litigated. In order to save time and money during the divorce process, a litigant can utilize various alternate dispute resolution methods. These include, but are not limited to: […]
My Spouse Has A Substantial Pension. Will I Get A Share?
Although a single person has worked for their pension that money is still viewed as property available to be divided.
How can I minimize the legal fees and minimize the damage in my divorce?
It saves time when a client prepares their financial documents in an organized manner to give to their attorney. A client should write down all important information in chronological order. This will make it easier for the attorney to quickly learn about the facts of your case. While the case is pending, a client should […]
What is a divorce finance loan for and how is it repaid?
Although the loan is intended primarily to cover legal fees, a loan can also be used for a range of expenses such as a forensic accountant and essential living expenses. Divorce Finance companies do not take a percentage of your final entitlement, rather interest is charged on the amount of the loan that has been […]
What is Divorce Finance and how can it help?
Divorce Finance is a specialized lending product designed specifically for people involved in divorce proceedings. Divorce Finance will lend you a portion of your expected settlement today, enabling you to engage appropriately qualified attorneys and experts for your case. Unlike banks or other finance companies, divorce funders such as BBL Churchill will assess your eligibility […]
Which Divorce Finance company should I chose, that won’t take my entitlement?
No, Divorce Finance companies do not take a percentage of your final entitlement, rather interest is charged on the amount of the loan that has been drawn down. There are only a handful of Divorce Finance companies. Be sure to choose the one that has an excellent reputation. BBL Churchill is America’s first specialist divorce […]
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