Divorce Financial Planning Posts

Finalizing a divorce may feel like reaching the finish line after a marathon. But once the legal process is complete, another important phase begins: building a financial life that works for you as an individual. The way you managed money while mar…

Divorce later in life can present financial challenges that are different from those facing younger couples. Often referred to as "gray divorce," divorce among older adults may occur when couples have accumulated significant assets, are approaching …

Facing the prospect of divorce can be overwhelming. Along with the emotional impact, there are legal and financial decisions to make, unfamiliar processes to navigate and information that needs to be gathered. You don't have to understand everythin…

When facing a divorce, it can be tempting to turn to an internet search or advice from friends and family for answers. The problem is that divorce is highly dependent on individual circumstances, and information that applies to one person may not ap…

Divorce can feel like being dropped into unfamiliar territory. There are new rules to understand, professionals playing different rolesand important decisions arriving one after another. The stakes can also be significant. Decisions made during a di…

Every person enters a marriage with an existing relationship with money. Long before two people combine their financial lives, their attitudes about saving, spending, debt and financial security have already been shaped by their individual experienc…

Divorce is not a one-size-fits-all process. While many people picture divorce as two attorneys battling in a courtroom, there are several ways to navigate the legal and financial process of ending a marriage.Three common approaches are mediation, co…