The age of electronic discovery has made hiding money from your spouse a lot harder to do. This article from the Wall street Journal gives some pointers on where to look online to discover un-revealed assets, businesses and a spouse’s … Continue reading
This Smart Money article on a complex and confusing topic makes the issues surrounding child-related deductions for separated or divorced people a BIT easier to understand. My big tip: Always consult a CPA for your first tax return post-divorce, even … Continue reading
Financial Mistakes to Avoid in a Divorce Settlement It’s common for both parties to focus on immediate financial concerns during a divorce settlement. Yet, it is the long-term financial consequences of divorce that frequently are more devastating. Here are some … Continue reading
Written by a financial planner who also has an interesting blog on investing behavior, this short article from the NY Times “Bucks” blog is worth reading for any one in a relationship who needs to get motivated to talk about … Continue reading
I’ve always loved the quote: “marriage is a very important decision, you only make it two or three times in your life”. This article from the Wall Street Journal explains that most people are much more thoughtful going into their … Continue reading
While I don’t think I am going to find a $2,500 unused Hermes handbag in my closet, or 50 ball gowns I am never going to wear again, I think the larger point of these articles is that we all … Continue reading
Separating Is Difficult, Success Is Hard to Predict; But for Some, It’s a Last, Best Resort It can work, some times a break from each other is all you need to realize what you miss in your marriage. Just tread … Continue reading
An opinion piece written by a newly minted Yale Law School grad, I agree completely with her conclusions. Here in Colorado we have guidelines for temporary maintenance, but not for permanent orders. There’s no reason why we can’t extend those … Continue reading
Should I take The House Or The 401(k)? This presentation, which I gave at the Family Law Institute in 2009, references the Case-Schiller Housing Index, which showed that even in the best of times, home prices did not out pace … Continue reading
We all know that divorce creates a huge emotional upheaval for both parties. But this does not excuse you from taking an active role in understanding your finances before, during, and after the divorce. If you need to hire a … Continue reading
