While a divorce can greatly affect you emotionally, it can also impact you financially. As you go through the divorce process, remember that the decisions you make now will have long-term effects on your future. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), I’ve seen people make numerous mistakes as they went through a divorce, especially when […]
Considering Divorce
Who Gets the Family Home in a Divorce?
People work hard in this country to acquire and maintain their family home. In most families, the family residence is the most significant asset, both from a financial standpoint and from an emotional standpoint. In addition, the mortgage obligation that is tied to the family home is almost always the most significant debt of the […]
4 Strategies to Prevent Divorce
“Happy marriages begin when we marry the ones we love, and they blossom when we love the ones we marry.” – Tom Mullen My favorite metaphor for what it’s like when two people get married is “two ticks and no dog”. In his book, The Marriage Builder, Dr. Larry Crabb introduced the concept of the “tick-on-a-dog” relationship. […]
4 Steps to Navigating the Unexpected Ups and Downs of Divorce
Keep these techniques in mind when navigating the unexpected ups and downs of divorce, so you may handle any challenges that come your way.
To Be Divorced, or Not to Be: That Is the Question
When Shakespeare originally asked the “To Be or Not To Be” question, he most likely didn’t have the subject of divorce on his mind. Sadly, it’s a question that we think about a lot more in this generation. As a divorce recovery coach, I know the heartache of divorce all too well — the sleepless […]
The Importance of Financial Disclosure in Divorce
As is often the case in divorce, one spouse may not have a complete knowledge of the marital financial situation. Before productive settlement discussions can occur, both parties must be on the same page and have full financial disclosure regarding all the property and debt they acquired during the marriage. Agreeing to a property settlement […]
How to Get a Divorce If You Can’t Find Your Spouse
Though it can be fairly straightforward on occasion, divorce is rarely easy. There are intricacies, conflicts, and all manner of issues to contend with as you go through the process. It’s difficult enough already, but what happens if you can’t locate your spouse? Divorcing someone you can’t find is a tricky proposition indeed. Divorce begins […]
3 Tips for Receiving the Advice You Need During Divorce
If you are in the midst of or contemplating separation or divorce, you have likely heard an opinion from everyone you know, and maybe some you don’t, about what you should do. Whether you choose to separate or divorce is forced upon you, you likely have many questions and concerns. Knowing who to talk to […]
Re-Boot Your Femininity During Divorce
If you are a woman going through or recovering from divorce, have you ever said something like this to yourself?: “I feel shut down, closed off, and numb. I need to protect myself and not show weakness or vulnerability.” But, if you have ever seen a momma bear protecting her cubs, you know that the […]
Where Can I Ask a Family Lawyer Questions for Free?
It shouldn’t be a surprise that getting involved in a divorce, separation, or other legal matter can quickly become an expensive issue, especially when there is a lot of disagreement and distance between the parties involved. This is because resolving disputes and protecting the interests of all parties involved requires an extensive amount of legal […]
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