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03/05/2023

Depending on where you live, the division of assets in a divorce may be handled differently. Knowledge of these laws can help you plan for and protect assets, as well as prepare for any financial upheaval that may occur during or after the process.

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01/25/2023

Getting divorced can have financial implications for how you file taxes. One question you might have is whether both of you can claim head of household if you maintain separate residences but share children. IRS rules specify that to claim head of household, your child must live with you for more than half the year.

Getting divorced can have financial implications for how you file taxes. One question you might have is whether both of you can claim head of household if you maintain separate residences but share children. The IRS allows legally separated or … Continue reading → The post Can Both Divorced Pare...

01/21/2023

Money-related issues are frequently cited as a reason for divorce. They include mismatched financial priorities, unexpected major expenses, and discovering a partner's secret spending. https://bit.ly/30VKAkp

Recipes for divorce include overextended budgets, unexpected financial emergencies, or even discovering your spouse's secret credit card.

01/20/2023

Handling the separation of car insurance is often one of the final steps to a divorce. Get through this transition and hopefully you can start looking forward to a bright future very soon.

Separating car insurance after a divorce requires asking your insurance agent a few specific questions. Below, learn the important factors you need to consider when separating car insurance after a divorce.

01/16/2023

Nesting is an arrangement where children remain in the family home, and the parents rotate on- and off-duty according to an agreed-upon schedule.

​​​​​​​Is sharing a home with your spouse when you’re splitting crazy? No.

01/12/2023

A contested divorce occurs when a couple cannot agree on the issues involved in the dissolution of their marriage. Because of this, they go to trial and the judge decides the issues in the divorce.

A contested divorce occurs when a couple cannot agree on the issues involved in the dissolution of their marriage. Because of this, they go to trial and the judge decides the issues in the divorce. Contested divorce is the most expensive, most contentious and longest type of divorce process availabl

01/10/2023

During a divorce with kids, you need to navigate issues related to custody and child support while making sure to always act in your children’s best interests.

Ending your marriage usually creates financial, emotional and legal challenges. That is especially true when children are involved. During a divorce with kids, you need to navigate issues related to custody and child support while making sure to always act in your children's best interests. Th

01/10/2023

If spouses divorce, their 401(k)s and other individual holdings—as well as any jointly held assets, such as a home or bank account—could be divided up as part of the financial settlement.

If you and your spouse divorce, your 401(k)—and theirs, if they also have one—could be divided up as part of the financial settlement.

01/04/2023

Prenups are signed agreements between couples prior to getting married that outline what will happen to their money and other assets if they divorce. Postnups are similar agreements, only after the couple is legally married.

Prenups and postnups are not just for the wealthy, said Deveney Wells-Gibson, a San Diego-based lawyer. They're for anyone considering marriage

12/30/2022

While a lot of the focus in a divorce goes to dividing assets, figuring out who is responsible for various debts can be just as important.

Divorce is always complicated – emotionally and financially. While a lot of the focus in a divorce goes to dividing assets, figuring out who is responsible for various debts can be just as important. Generally, after a divorce is final, … Continue reading → The post Who Is Responsible for Debt...

12/30/2022

Some assets appear to have equal values. Yet once you factor in taxes, they may not look so identical.

If you are considering divorce or are already in the midst of it, be aware that division-of-asset mistakes can result in unanticipated taxes.

12/27/2022

You have the right to visit your child on the dates and times specified in your court-ordered visitation schedule. If the other parent interferes with your visitation rights, you can ask the court to intervene. An experienced attorney can help ensure your visitation rights are enforced.