January can be an opportunity for a fresh start. And for some, that means ending unhappy marriages. In fact, January is known as “divorce season,” the top month for divorce filings. For some, the change will be welcome, while for others it will come as a shock when they learn their spouse is leaving. If…
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Getting The Most From A High-Dollar Divorce
Divorce is almost always an emotionally taxing experience. Divorces that involve millions (or billions) of dollars have an added level of intensity and drama. It’s not uncommon for the parties in a divorce to act in irrational ways that may be counter to their own best interests or to make simple financial errors that can…
7 Resolutions to Having a Great Newly-Divorced Year
If 2015 will mark the first full calendar year since your divorce, January may feel not only like the beginning of a new year, but also the start of a new life. Divorce is a major life change, so what can you do to make this next year a change for the better? Besides all…
Protecting Your Pet in a Divorce
Despite pets being a loving and integral member of families, the law has not caught up with this view, and still sees pets as property. But because pets are such an integral part of families, during a divorce, it can be a “custody” battle over your pet that causes a lot of disagreement and friction.…
Deciding To Divorce? 5 Harsh Realities You Need To Accept First
A dear friend of mine recently made the heartbreaking decision to put her dog down. He was nearly 14 and had terminal cancer. It was awful for their family. She said, “It was so hard because he would still go for a run with my husband every day. He still loved his treats. But he…
Taxes and Divorce, What You Need to Know
Finances and taxes are a significant issue during divorce, especially when children are involved. There are also special rules in the tax code that govern divorce and separation. It’s important to be apprised of these rules. Dependency Exemption. If you are the custodial parent of the children, you can claim a dependent exemption of $3,950…
How to Find a Good Divorce Mediator? Your Five Rules of Thumb
If you came to the conclusion that you prefer to handle your divorce through mediation — you have made the right choice. Choosing a good divorce mediator is an essential step, and crucial to the success of the process. Here are five rules of thumb in choosing the right mediator for your divorce. 1. A…
Ready to call it quits on your marriage? A little early planning can go far in helping you protect your finances
“Last year I saw a 10 to 15% increase in consultations in January, peaking at a more than 40% increase in March,” says Lisa Decker a certified divorce financial analyst in Kennesaw, Ga. “I refer to January as the beginning of ‘Divorce Season.’” If you’re among those who’ve decided that 2015 is the year you’ll…
Essential Things You Must Do When Contemplating a Divorce
Divorce can release two people from a miserable marriage and set them free to pursue happier but separate lives. However, going through a divorce is never easy. When divorce becomes inevitable, there are certain things that you should do to make it easier. 1. Be Proactive on Family Finance If you have not been very…
As Gay Marriages Rise, Now Comes The Case For Same-Sex Divorce
In 2008, Lauren Beth Czekala-Chatham traveled with her then-partner from their home in Mississippi to San Francisco, a few months after gay marriage became legal in California. They’d been together for about a year and a half before they decided to get married. After the ceremony, they went back to Mississippi, where they lived together.…
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