Keeping divorce costs to a minimum is important to most, if not all, spouses going through the difficult and emotional process of dissolving a marriage. Having to pay an attorney, or being forced to pay a portion or all of your spouse’s attorney fees makes the difficult divorce process even more concerning. There are ways […]
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Make Your Dreams Come True, Not Your Fears!
On Christmas Day, I read an article by Arianna Jeret titled “How to Make Your Divorce as Expensive as Possible” and found it to be extremely accurate. Ms. Jeret starts out by advising people of the obvious fact that two households cost more to support than one. In fact, according to Andrew Hoffman, a Certified […]
Does Your Family Need a Mediator?
Families argue – especially around the holiday times. Overbearing in-laws, wayward teens, blended families, elder care or antiquated parenting plans can turn a happy home into a war zone. While some situations get resolved over time, others can go on for months – even years – sometimes causing severe damage. Instead of allowing conflict to […]
Social Security Planning for Divorced and Divorcing Couples
If you plan to file for spousal benefits in the future, keep these social security changes in mind to help you navigate the process.
Major Social Security Changes Hit Divorcees Hard
The biggest Social Security changes in 30 years are in effect immediately and directly impact all divorcing people in the U.S. Social Security rules for claiming benefits, especially spousal benefits, have been dramatically changed by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, which was signed November 2, 2015. These changes became effective immediately, and everyone is […]
Getting a Divorce in Your Underpants?
A startup company in California will soon bring the possibility of getting a divorce online to the masses (in California for the time being, with plans to expand nationally). The website Separate.us was developed by an attorney that wanted to make divorce available through the internet at a low cost. While similar services are offered […]
Determining Your Post-Divorce Expenses
Making a list of expenses and a budget can help to create a more financially secure post-divorce future.
Is Divorce Mediation Right for Me?
A look at the five major principles of divorce mediation, which are that it is voluntary, private, confidential, self-determined, and based on informed decision-making.
Taking the Fight out of Money Matters
It’s easy to understand why so many divorces turn into a long and arduous fight – after all, the premise of getting divorced is so often about arguments, mistrust, and misdeeds. But when it comes to the divorce process, approaching your divorce with the “fight still in you” often leads to a compromised resolution. Taking […]
Stop the Insanity – Part 1
This is my first blog! I hope to provide some insight into how my experiences through my separation and pending divorce has affected me. After 20 years, it was time to call it quits. We were doing okay financially but struggling in our marriage. It all ended one night while we were out walking the […]
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