4 Things to Do BEFORE You Divorce
If you're reading this, then obviously you're thinking about ending your marriage. Before you initiate your divorce, I'm going to ask you to take a few steps to ensure the best outcome for you should you decide to move forward. This is not a decision to be taken lightly and a little preparation can go a long way.
The reality for lots of couples that have invested in each other for many years is that if you're going to end the relationship, you now have to stop thinking emotionally and start thinking financially.
I Want a Divorce…Now What?
If you're thinking about ending your marriage there a few steps you need to take before you initiate your divorce. These will help to ensure the best outcome for you should you decide to move forward. This is not a decision to be taken lightly and a little preparation can go a long way. The reality is that you now have to stop thinking emotionally and start thinking financially.
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?
Divorce is a life changing decision full of emotional and financial disruption. So when it comes to how you want to handle the ins and outs of asset division and custody arrangements, it’s important to weigh your personal circumstances carefully before committing...
Divorce: How to Keep Your Money
There are ways to ensure that your financial future is not destined for disaster. First and foremost, be sure you involve a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) or CDFA®-Mediator so that you will be fully informed of all the creative settlement possibilities that may be open to you.
How Much Does Divorce Mediation Cost?
What is the Price of Peace? Every divorce has a price tag—filing fees, divorce attorney or mediator fees, and other court-related expenses total up quicker than you might think. So, what is the price to pay for peace? The answer to this question largely depends on...
5 Post-Divorce Budget Tips
TruNorth Divorce has put together a quick list of five post-divorce budget to-do’s for the newly separated—from big ticket items to the smaller often overlooked expenses.
An Optimal Divorce Settlement Agreement
One of the most important legally binding contracts that you will sign during the divorce process is your divorce settlement agreement. What exactly is a divorce agreement? And why is it so important? It can't be stressed enough that your divorce settlement...
Do You Really Need a QDRO?
You’re in the last steps of your divorce, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and you’ve reached a settlement agreement with your spouse. Then your mediator or attorney turns to you and says, “Now we just need your QDRO, and that’s going to be an...
Three Ways to Keep Divorce from Wrecking Your Retirement
While retirement might not be in the forefront of your mind during a divorce, it's something that needs to be considered, especially if your facing a “gray divorce.” Divorce can have a profound impact on your retirement savings and financial future. Depending on...
Parenting Best Practices in Divorce
Parenting and co-parenting in divorce requires some special attention. None of us wants to bring harm to our own children but there are times when the best decision for everyone in the family is a divorce. While divorce presents its own set of issues to be worked...
