Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
Getting divorced can feel stressful enough, let alone the fact that you might have to learn a whole new legal language! There are so many divorce terms and confusing vocabulary being thrown around on the news and in social media – uncontested divorce, contested divorce, difficult divorce, complex divorce, no fault divorce, at fault divorce … Read more
Don’t you feel like when you get divorced, there are two camps, and most people feel like they need to be in one? There are a few mutual friends who try to stay neutral, but then, let’s be honest, it’s just awkward. And then, at one point they get together with one of the divorcing … Read more
It took Megan Kerrigan a mere 48 hours to drop her married name on Facebook after her cheating husband at the Coldplay concert, Andy Byron, was caught. Can you blame her? The wife of the kiss cam cheater must be incredibly devastated, humiliated, and in a lot of pain, especially since they are public figures, … Read more
Is being friends with an ex who hurt you possible? It’s a question I have researched and really studied over. The first step in answering it is asking yourself these additional questions: What kind of friendship am I looking for? What kind of conflict caused the breakup of our marriage? Who was I when I … Read more
Ever talk to yourself? Of course you do. “Why am I being so stupid?” “Why did I say that to her?” “I hope I didn’t say anything dumb.” “This dress used to be fit so much better.” “I’m old.” “I screwed up again.” Sound familiar? I bet most people engage in this kind of negative … Read more
When going through a divorce, few financial tools are as important—or as misunderstood—as the lifestyle analysis. At My Divorce Solution, we use this powerful tool to help clients move beyond vague estimates or one-sided financial assumptions, and into the realm of objective, comprehensive financial clarity. Understanding the Lifestyle Analysis A lifestyle analysis is a systematic, data-driven review of what … Read more
When selling your house, capital gains tax is an issue that can cost you money or save you money. If you’ve never sold a home, or you haven’t sold a home in a long time, one thing you might not know is that the IRS allows you to exclude a portion of your profit from … Read more
My husband drinks too much (or my wife drinks too much.) Believe it or not, this is a commonly searched phrase, indicating that there are so many women (and men) who have this concern. Add an impending divorce into the mix and the spouse who is worried about excessive alcohol use and/or drinking and driving … Read more
Think about the most valuable asset you have. If you’re getting divorced, you will probably own half of it. Divorce is a scary time, especially when it comes to your assets. Stock portfolios, annuities, 401Ks, pension plans, cryptocurrency, a second home, airline miles, art and other collectibles are some examples. Then there’s your house. I … Read more
Divorce is not only an emotional and legal journey—it’s also one of the most significantfinancial transitions many people will face in their lifetime. Beyond the legalities andemotional toll, divorce most often requires separating joint financial lives that have beenintricately connected. Among the most significant of these assets is the marital home. While attorneys, mediators, and … Read more
Do you want a life of wealth and abundance? I’m not sure one person on earth would turn that down. Well, what if I told you two things: one, you deserve a life of wealth and abundance, and two, I’m going to give you some baby steps to take that can help you achieve it. … Read more
For many people, one of the scariest things about getting divorced is having to be much more independent. For example, I have a friend who moved right from her parent’s house into the home she shared with her husband for 30 years until they got divorced. I remember when she was going through her divorce, … Read more
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