Some divorces call for additional professionals beyond those I’ve previously listed. You might need an appraiser if either spouse is involved in a private business, some collectibles, or another valuable asset. An appraiser is often needed to value the family home. You might need a vocational evaluator if one of the spouses hasn’t been in [...]
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The financial settlement is the major component of many divorces. Making sure that a professional who is an expert in finances is also an expert in divorce is key. A financial professional working on a divorce needs to be familiar with the legal landscape in divorce, tax issues that specifically relate to divorce, and the long [...]
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Divorce can be a huge trauma. Many mental health professionals say that divorce is one of the most devastating events people can go through. A support system of friends and family that can help you through is important. But sometimes, despite all their good intentions of your personal support system, they don’t support you in [...]
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Most people, when they’re going through a divorce either are determined to keep attorneys out of the process or feel that hiring an attorney is their first move. A divorce is a legal process, so going through without so much as a consultation from an attorney is probably not a good move. Attorneys each have [...]
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I get folks all the time that come to me wanting to do their divorce without attorneys. They’d like to save money – keep the attorneys from getting it all – but they have a few financial answers they want that they’re willing to pay a little money for. Divorce is an area where no [...]
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A Reader Writes
Linda, I recently retired and went through a divorce after 38 years of marriage. During my pre-retirement years, I was out on SSI for ten years. My ex and I had a small business-I made handmade quilts. The business was in his name as I could only make a certain amount of money or [...]
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