Retaining Your Assets in Divorce
After years of working with those going through divorce, we have found individuals with two factors really thrive during divorce. Those who have (1) knowledge of the relevant facts and (2) realistic expectations are the most ‘successful’ in their divorce. Without...
The Mediation Process – How It Works
Mediation is a structured, interactive process where an impartial third-party helps disputing parties in resolving conflict using specialized communication and negotiation techniques. The mediator is there to aid the parties in reaching their own agreement. The...
Oh, Divorce Debt. How Can I Ever Repay You?
Q: My husband and I have a lot of assets—but we also have a lot of credit card bills. Everyone talks about dividing assets in a divorce settlement, but there’s not much said about debt. How does that work in terms of who pays what? A: You’re so smart to ask this...
Cryptocurrency in Divorce
Coinbase (COIN) went public recently and had the attention of the investment world. Coinbase is a financial technology company that focuses on offering its retail users the ability to buy, sell, and own crypto and digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Doge...
Mediation and Co-Parenting: Why It Works
As difficult as a divorce can be for a married couple, it can be just as upsetting and confusing for the children of the relationship. Not only are you trying to cope with a major life change, but you are also responsible for inflicting as little trauma as possible to...
5 Smart Financial Tips to Plan a Divorce
Thinking about divorce? If you are, kudos to you for being here and reading this article. Careful preplanning can save you time, money, and emotional turmoil. This is already an emotional and stressful time. If you are like me and many of the people we guide through...
4 Tips to Divorce Financial Planning for Women
Of all the worries and concerns to think about when going through a divorce, financial planning may not be at the top of your list. It is likely you are working, raising kids, and paying the bills. Many newly divorced women feel the demands never end. Creating a new...
Options for Dealing with Debt in a Divorce
Whether you have a career or are a stay-at-home mom, debt complicates a divorce. Nobody wants to be responsible for paying a spouse’s debts, and you want to avoid having any joint obligations on your side. There is a way forward if you are aware of your options.
Married to a Narcissist
Many of the people I meet with tell me they are married to a narcissist. As cutting as this may seem, many people are divorcing someone with a personality disorder. One therapist we refer states many people who divorce have issues like narcissist personality disorder...
What is a QDRO?
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (or QDRO, pronounced "qua-dro"), is a judicial order in the United States, entered as part of a property division in a divorce which divides a retirement plan or pension plan by recognizing joint marital ownership interests in the...