Start thinking about taxes if divorce is ahead
Accounting and tax issues are usually the last thing on one’s mind during the divorce. However, this is precisely the time to start thinking about tax implications.... Read more.
A personal story of divorce
Often the most moving and inspiring stories — and those that we learn the most from — are those told by the people living the experience. With this in mind,... Read more.
What mandates leaving or staying in the marital home
In divorce cases, I often see where one spouse assumes that the other must leave the marital home. Given that so many people seemed to be confused with this aspect... Read more.
How to handle the emotional side of divorce
The Divorce Matters column regularly focuses on the “business” side of divorce. However, as we all know divorce is a highly emotional process. With this in mind,... Read more.
Safeguard your personal information in the age of high-tech divorce
You’re taking a shower, where’s your phone? What about your laptop ortablet? You’ve decided to get a divorce, but you and your spouse remain in the house until... Read more.
Your credit and how it can be affected by divorce
Sadly, many times personal credit is the collateral damage resulting from a divorce. It’s not uncommon for one spouse to leave financial matters to their wife... Read more.
You’re getting a divorce, now what?
Okay, that’s it, you’ve made up your mind! You want a divorce. Now what? It’s obviously one of the hardest decisions you have ever made. But if you think the... Read more.
Pension plans can be a difficult issue in a divorce
With long-term marriages coming to an end at rate of close to 75 percent, the topic of pension plans usually presents itself in a divorce proceeding. In marriages... Read more.
Role of mediation in divorce cases
Many people mistakenly believe that a divorce automatically means a court trial. The reality is that a large portion of litigated divorces never make it to court... Read more.
The affect of infidelity on a divorce
Sometimes marriages fail due to the breach of trust caused by the infidelity of one party to the marriage. The resulting anger fueled by the infidelity oftentimes... Read more.