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- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
How to Determine the Asset Split in Divorce
Divorcing couples are normally faced with a new set of goals and concerns for their post–divorce lives. As family law practitioners, it...
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- Apr 27, 2020
- 1 min
5 Things to Consider When Divorcing
1. The importance of a sustainable budget. Clients need to honestly assess what is necessary versus unnecessary, then create a budget...
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- Feb 27, 2020
- 2 min
Post-Divorce Financial Pitfalls: Named Beneficiaries
Our clients want to move on with their lives as quickly as possible after the completion of their divorce. Moving on includes taking...
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- Dec 26, 2019
- 2 min
Avoiding Tax Liability in Divorce
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...
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- Oct 29, 2019
- 2 min
Divorced-Spouse Social Security Benefits: 8 Rules
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...
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- Aug 28, 2019
- 2 min
Common Questions About Retirement Accounts in Divorce
1. Can a retirement account be divided without triggering taxes? A tax-free division is possible, but each plan or account has different...
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- May 6, 2019
- 1 min
Tax Tips for Divorces Under the New Tax Law
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...
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- Apr 11, 2019
- 2 min
Business Valuations in Divorce
Many times in a divorce, a significant portion of the marital estate is a business. In these situations, the parties will frequently...
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- Mar 20, 2019
- 1 min
Common QDRO Mistakes to Avoid
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...
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- Nov 20, 2018
- 1 min
Tick, Tock: Impact of the New Tax Law on Alimony and Divorce
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...
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- Mar 29, 2018
- 4 min
Solving Debt in Divorce: You Won’t Get These Options in Court
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...
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- Jan 17, 2018
- 4 min
Five Best Financial Tips for Women Divorcing in 2013
Written by: Jeff Landers We’re all in hustle-and-bustle mode these days. Everyone has a list that needs attention right away, whether...
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- Jan 17, 2018
- 3 min
Why Your Divorce Lawyer Can't Protect Your Finances
By Melissa Montgomery-Fitzsimmons February 16, 2016 Getting divorced? Be forewarned: Hiring your own financial adviser—right away—can be...
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