Some people will do anything to ruin their partner's finances during a divorce. Here are some signs that should make you suspect financial fraud. No Financial Discussions Your partner won't hold financial discussions with you if they want to hide money. The same is...
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Understanding Alimony: The Needs, Requirements, and Limits of Spousal Support
Alimony exists to reduce the potential of poverty following a divorce. People may have some confusion about how spousal payments work or who may have to pay. All divorcing couples should understand the reasons for alimony and if they may qualify as a recipient or...
3 Options for Season Ticket Holders &Divorces
In a divorce, all of the assets must be broken down and divided between a couple. One particularly tricky asset to divide is a pair of season tickets. Season tickets are sold for all types of major sporting events including baseball, football, and basketball. As the...
4 Methods of Communication to Include in Your Custody Agreement
During a divorce, families with children often have to make a lot of important decisions regarding their children. No matter what happens,you won't be able to see your child as much as before. To help cope with the lost time, you can work on the custody agreement and...
How to Plan Your Estate After the Birth of a Child
When you are a new or expecting parent,your first thoughts may not be your estate plan. However, your estate should be one of the most important considerations as soon as you have a new baby on the way. When you start your family or add to it, you need to ensure your...
How Bankruptcy Impacts Your Post-Divorce Finances
Filing for divorce is a life-changing event, impacting everything from your personal life to your finances. As you prepare to start life fresh, you may find that declaring bankruptcy is the best path to move forward. But how much can bankruptcy affect your...
Keep Visitations Peaceful After a Contentious Divorce
Most parents would prefer a friendly relationship with a former spouse, but too often it becomes impossible. The tension between former couples or an ex-spouse that enjoys conflict, can upset children and make people say and do things they regret. Visitation increases...
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Real Benefits of a Collaborative Divorce
Ending a relationship of any kind can be challenging, but ending a marriage can be especially physically, emotionally, and financially stressful. Unfortunately, divorce is a reality for about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States. While navigating...
Taxes and Bankruptcy: What If You Need to Discharge Tax Debts?
Medical debts, student loans, and credit card debt tend to be the cause of most bankruptcies. However, in some situations you can get into debt for taxes. If you didn't realize that you needed to pay taxes on a windfall earning or pay self-employment taxes, you could...