If you are considering divorce or in the process, you may be wondering if spousal maintenance will be part of your financial plan for the future. Spousal support, alimony and maintenance usually mean the same thing, and may be used …
How is Child Support Calculated?
Child support is a crucial issue for any divorcing couple with children. Parents need to know what to expect so they may plan for the future.
Here are the basic questions I hear from couples (in my state, New York) …
Divorce & Your Money: Alimony, Maintenance, or Spousal Support
This is the ninth post in my “Divorce & Your Money” series.
Spousal support, alimony and maintenance usually mean the same thing, and may be used interchangeably by your attorney or advisers.
Here are the questions I hear …
Divorce & Your Money: How is Child Support Calculated?
This is the eighth post in my “Divorce & Your Money” series.
Child support is an important issue for any divorcing couple with children. Parents need to know what to expect so they may plan for the future.
…Divorce & Your Money: Real Estate
This is the eighth post in my “Divorce & Your Money” series.
“Who gets the house?” is the biggest question for many divorces.
Your Options
Your answer comes down to three options:
- Sell it now. The couple could
Divorce & Your Money: Tax Issues
This is the seventh post in my “Divorce & Your Money” series.
Taxes are never fun, but there are new things to consider when it comes to divorce.
Filing Status
If your divorce is final by the end …
Divorce & Your Money: Retirement Assets
This is the sixth post in my “Divorce & Your Money” series. Also watch this podcast interview on retirement assets and divorce.
For many, retirement savings in a 401(k) or IRA may be their biggest financial asset. Here …
Divorce & Your Money: Liabilities
This is the fifth post in my “Divorce & Your Money” series.
In addition to their assets, a divorcing couple must identify their financial debts or liabilities. Division and responsibility for each will be part of their …
Divorce & Your Money: Financial Assets
This is the fourth post in my “Divorce & Your Money” series.
A divorcing couple must identify and evaluate their financial assets and liabilities. Division and responsibility for each will be part of their divorce settlement.
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