Financial infidelity can come in many forms. It doesn’t necessarily mean the other person is using the money for something as extreme as...

Divorcing couples are normally faced with a new set of goals and concerns for their post–divorce lives. As family law practitioners, it...

1. The importance of a sustainable budget. Clients need to honestly assess what is necessary versus unnecessary, then create a budget...

Our clients want to move on with their lives as quickly as possible after the completion of their divorce. Moving on includes taking...

One of the potential landmines in your client’s divorce may be their joint tax return with their soon to be ex–spouse. Your client may...

1.) Ex-spouse must be at least 62 The worker on whose record the benefit is being claimed must be at least age 62. If the divorce...

1. Can a retirement account be divided without triggering taxes? A tax-free division is possible, but each plan or account has different...

As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which was passed in 2017, personal exemptions have been suspended for tax years 2018 through...

Many times in a divorce, a significant portion of the marital estate is a business. In these situations, the parties will frequently...

1. Who Drafts the QDRO? - Specify who is responsible for having the QDRO completed. Also, specify who is paying for it. 2. Timing – It is...

Do you have clients getting divorced in 2018 that are planning to pay or receive alimony? You may not realize it, but there’s a tax...

June 6, 2017 By Julian Schwartz Solving Debt in Divorce: You Won’t Get These Options in Court June 6, 2017 By Julian Schwartz +Leave a...

Written by: Jeff Landers We’re all in hustle-and-bustle mode these days. Everyone has a list that needs attention right away, whether...

By Melissa Montgomery-Fitzsimmons February 16, 2016 Getting divorced? Be forewarned: Hiring your own financial adviser—right away—can be...