Bales Law Firm - Baldwin County

09/12/2023

Divorce at any age comes with financial challenges, but divorcing later in life comes with some specific financial issues to consider. Working with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst can help you navigate your divorce for a more secure financial future.

Divorce always presents financial issues, and that can be especially true in your older years. A gray divorce refers to couples who get divorced late in life, usually after 40 years or more of marriage. Also called silver or diamond splitters, gray divorcees have a unique set of financial challenges...

08/31/2023

Do your kids play sports or participate in other extracurricular activities? It can be hard to keep up with the gear, practices, games and all the logistics that go with these activities, especially when co-parenting. Communication is key for making it all work.

08/29/2023

An Ethical Will can be a meaningful document to create and include as part of your Estate Plan. Learn what an Ethical Will is and how to start creating one.

07/20/2023

Even amicable divorces create upheaval - emotionally, financially, and socially -- but getting divorced later in life creates a new set of financial challenges. Get a handle on your financial situation as quickly as you can, and consider enlisting the expertise of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst to help you recover from the financial impact of your divorce, from establishing a new budget to repairing credit and rebuilding your retirement accounts.

Ending a marriage later in life with a gray divorce creates financial challenges for those involved.

07/11/2023

Did you know that a prenuptial agreement can also function as a tool in your estate plan? You don't have to be rich to put a plan in place. Like insurance, it offers protection against the unexpected.

Whether prior to getting married, due to a change in circumstances during the marriage, or as part of the process of reconciliation, a nuptial agreement can provide clarity to the financial division of material assets in the event of separation or divorce. 

07/06/2023

These co-parenting tips for summer break can help you all avoid or reduce conflict for a successful summer vacation.

If you’re a divorced parent, you already know that school breaks can challenge even the best co-parenting plans. After all, both parents want to enjoy time with the kids! These co-parenting tips for summer break can help you all avoid or reduce conflict for a successful summer vacation.

06/29/2023

Curious about life insurance? Here's an interesting rundown of statistics and trends related to life insurance trends today.

The life insurance industry in the U.S. is vast, taking in billions of dollars in premiums each year. Here we’ll break life insurance statistics down into meaningful segments. Life Insurance Stats at a Glance According to results from a Forbes Advisor survey on life insurance, at least three i

06/27/2023

When it comes to your divorce, you're planning for the rest of your life. Don't leave your finances to chance!

Divorce is likely the largest financial transition in one’s life, as all the assets amassed and debt accumulated as a couple must now be divided. During your divorce, you will be confronted with many decisions, all of which have a long-term impact on your quality of life.

06/22/2023

"Estate planning isn't for me if I don't have a million dollars in the bank, right?"
Wrong!
Estate planning is for anyone who wishes to take care of their loved ones.

06/20/2023

“Make a positive difference in your children’s lives. Act and speak about your co-parent with respect and integrity.” — Allison Pescosolido

Co-parenting isn't easy. These inspiring quotes may help you get through the hard times.

Find your center during co-parenting conflict with these inspiring quotes.

06/15/2023

Are you over the age of 18? Then there's a good chance you need a will.

A will can be a very simple document.