Selling a home while going through a divorce is a unique process that deserves expert advice. Consider all of the factors that could contribute to financial disaster. First, the marital home is usually the couple’s largest asset. Second, many couples, even if they are not divorcing because of money, are not immune from a financial […]
A few common objections to seeking out a therapist include, “I can just change my behavior on my own or with friends, I don’t need to pay someone to help me.” Let’s face it. Many of us are not self-aware and often our friends and family don’t want to, for good reason, involve themselves in […]
When faced with a divorce we look for answers in self help books, friends, family, exercise, mediation, and therapy. Any or all of these methods can be useful but what about hiring a life coach? Is there something stopping you from seeking the help of a life coach after your divorce? Perhaps it is unclear […]
A home full of clutter, keepsakes and accumulated possessions can be overwhelming to anyone but when you’re faced with divorce it can be paralyzing. You have essentially four options: Toss, Keep, Sell or Donate. This blog post helps you know what items you need to toss. Can the Item Be Repaired? Only toss items […]
The idea of making new friends as an adult can be intimidating to many. The prospect of navigating your post divorce social life can be downright debilitating. In this post, we cover how to talk to your friends, make a clean break from others and gain new friendships. Pick up the Phone and Call Friends […]
Even before a marriage is irretrievably beyond repair, one or both spouses may have been stashing money away without the other spouse’s knowledge. How common is this practice? If self-reported surveys are any indication, hiding money from one’s spouse occurs in roughly one third of marriages. In 2011, The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) […]
Divorce proceedings are chock full of uncertainty. For some, the most difficult part of divorce is not knowing what comes next. After all, it is unusual to practice a mantra of“ Que Sera Sera” since we are creatures of habit and change can be disruptive. Especially when it comes to keeping your health insurance after […]
If you’re thinking about beginning divorce proceedings, chances are you’ve began thinking about what your financial situation will be after a divorce? Will you be able to afford to keep the home the kids were raised in? Can we afford to support two households? How will the changes in income affect our children? When it […]
In general, you cannot take distributions before age 59-½, as the are subject to a 10% penalty tax if you do. You can avoid the penalty if you become disabled, die, or receive a retirement distribution in divorce from an ex-spouse’s (i.e. 401(k), 403(b)). Let’s take a look at what happens when the ex-spouse […]
