Our last two blog posts have focused on ten common financial mistakes to avoid during a divorce. Today, we discuss some common pitfalls that can…
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1. Not evaluating settlement proposals from your actual financial perspective. There are two perspectives that a client considers when evaluating a settlement proposal. First, what am…
1. Relying on advice from your family and friends. You should appreciate that your family and friends care about you and what you are going…
If you are eligible for Social Security Benefits and are divorced, you may be entitled to receive benefits from your former spouse. First, it is…
If you are contemplating divorce, it is very likely that you have heard the term “mediation” and have wondered if this may be a good…
When spouses marry and subsequently divorce, one benefit often not discussed in negotiations concerns Social Security. It deserves more attention. The principal benefit conferred through Social…
Other than the marital residence, the respective retirement accounts of the parties typically will be the largest assets to divide. Retirement accounts typically fall into…
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provides $900 billion of pandemic-related assistance to individuals and businesses, including the second round of direct stimulus payments. This Act…
PDL stands for “pendente lite,” a Latin phrase that essentially means “temporary.” After an individual files a petition for dissolution of marriage or a legal…
A new year has arrived, and most people begin making resolutions. Is one promise to the self to get a divorce? Research shows that January does…