There’s no doubt about it. Divorce can really turn someone’s financial world upside down and inside out. Often one spouse is traditionally the wage earner and the other is the caretaker for the home and/or children. Even in our modern world, where many households have two working spouses, each will now have to support his/her own household on one income.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. Open house, school supplies, new clothes and possibly new schools. For divorced parents or blended families, the new school year can also present a unique set of challenges…Here are a few tips to help back-to-school go as smoothly as possible for our children, so they can concentrate on the most important thing – their education and so you can concentrate on the most important thing – raising happy, healthy children.
Read MoreAs a divorce financial neutral, it is my eternal hope that every divorcing couple will find a way to work together for a healthier, more efficient, less expensive divorce process…As a realist, it’s impossible to deny that sometimes high conflict divorces are inevitable…While it may be impossible to anticipate every possible scenario or predict specific divorce outcomes, we are certainly going to do our very best to cover as many divorce do’s and don’ts that you could face along the way.
Read MoreWith gas and food prices steadily rising while you’re still learning to live on one budget and share expenses with your co-parent, what will you do this summer while the kids are out of school?
To help you save your money and your sanity, we’ve put together a list of lower-cost vacation ideas to help you and your children enjoy your special time together without blowing the budget.
Read MoreFew things are more emotional than the divorce process and emotional reactions to difficult financial situations can lead to disaster. In this article we will explore three common emotional triggers and practical steps that can be taken to avoid making common, costly and sometimes permanent financial mistakes.
Read MoreIn most marriages there is one person who handles the budget, pays the bills and balances the checkbook – and it’s not always the principal wage earner. In a divorce situation, this can leave the other spouse feeling very vulnerable, and fear can cause exaggerated responses and sometimes costly decisions.
In this article we’ll help you take small steps that will help you get better organized and give you clearer direction, so you continue to make forward progress without losing sight of what really matters.
Read MoreDo you remember when someone wanted a divorce so they headed straight for the city’s best shark lawyer and spent everything they had fighting until a judge or jury decided where what was left of the marital estate would end up? A lot of attorneys have put their kids through college that way, and their clients paid for it.
Wait. You’re not still doing it that way are you?
Read MoreDealing with a change of lifestyle is one of the most common post-divorce issues we see people struggle with….So, how can you prepare now for your post-divorce financial life? This month’s blog will focus on some practical steps and resources that can help.
Read MoreThere is no “one-size” fits all for parenting plans or divorces that involve children.
However, all couples can strive to have a child-centered divorce by making sure that the children’s needs are put before personal agendas and that the children are kept completely isolated from any conflict between the parents…
Read MoreFall is commonly referred to as spooky season. However, you shouldn’t let the season dictate how you feel about moving forward in your divorce…Moving forward and adjusting to your new normal can seem scary, but with the right planning it can actually be exhilarating.
Read MoreDoes the word “divorce” sound scary to you? Many people think of haunting exes, nightmarish trials or the horror of filing bankruptcy just to survive. With so many divorce nightmares out there, how can you go through the process smartly, sanely and successfully? Is that even possible?
The short answer is, “YES.” You can have a better, smarter divorce and avoid becoming the scary story your friends tell around the campfire.
Read MoreHas divorce left you feeling vulnerable emotionally or financially? Are you feeling backed into a corner or facing an uncertain future? How will you protect your children throughout this process?
There are so many different phases of the divorce process and there are so many different paths you could choose; it might be overwhelming at first.
The first step is to break the divorce process down into the different phases: pre-divorce planning and preparation, completing the divorce process itself, and post-divorce planning and preparation. Starting with an experienced, professional team will give you’re the best chance of success.
Read MoreImagine the disaster of a DIY divorce that didn’t include proper research, the correct tools, or sound legal or financial direction. And yet this is a lot more common than you might think.
Conversely, how many times have you heard of someone who hired a divorce lawyer only to get sucked dry of all their money and never get a solid resolution?
So, how can you avoid both extremes?
Read MoreFew things are more valuable in a divorce than real estate property, particularly the marital home. And few things can be more contentious…Whatever the emotional reason, or attachment, not understanding the true value of real estate property and what it may cost you to keep and/or maintain it could be permanently costly.
Read MoreFew things impact one’s life more severely than the divorce process. Especially can the old, fight it out in court, let a judge decide method cost you energy, time and money that could be much better spent on you, your children and/or your future.
The way you start your divorce journey is critical…
Read MoreRarely is a life event more impactful on our mental health than the divorce process.
When facing this life-changing journey, how can one protect his/her mental health and that of the any children in the family? How and when do you know when it’s time to seek professional help through a counselor and/or therapist?
Read MoreWithout proper financial guidance, a divorce can cost you both precious time and money…How do you identify what you have, how much it's worth and whether or not it should be divided 50/50? The devil is in the details and, in divorce, those details really matter.
Read MoreOnce a parent, always a parents, even if it means co-parenting with an uncooperative ex. We offer tips, tricks and suggestions to keep you sane and help you co-parent successfully, even in challenging situations.
Read MoreNo matter where we may be in the divorce process, at some point we all stop and ask ourselves, “When will I be oaky?” “What will my next chapter look like?” “Will I be happy there?” The way you travel divorce journey now can help you recover and rebuild more quickly.
Read MoreHelping you better deal with the challenges of a child-centered divorce so you can better appreciate the value and rewards it brings.
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