Breaking up is hard to do, and when you and your husband have joint bank accounts, you need to know the right way to split them. While som married people are opting to have separate bank accounts, there are many more married couples who have joint bank and investment accounts.
When you are getting...
I often get asked how someone will know if their spouse is hiding income or assets in a divorce. Sometimes it is obvious when a document is discovered or information is leaked by someone in the know. But what if you just have a "feeling" that something isn't right?
In working with divorcing...
It's no secret that divorces aren't cheap. In fact, many women stay in unhappy marriages much longer than they should because of cost. The average divorce costs between $15,000 and $20,000. And that's if things don't get too messy.
Since most of that cost is associated with your attorney fees,...
No one wins in divorce. This is especially true when it comes to the money. Everyone comes out feeling like they are worse off financially than before they started.
Beyond the attorneys' fees and child support payments, your finances will change throughout your divorce process and afterward. Even...
Hiring the right attorney for your divorce is one of the most critical moves you must make. The wrong attorney can ruin your case. If he or she is too aggressive, it can can really set off your ex and create discord that doesn't need to be there. If your attorney is too soft, you could get...
Money is a big reason women stay in unhappy marriages much longer than they should. I can't tell you how many women I've helped who knew they should leave years before they actually did. One of the main reasons women hesitate to leave or just endure a broken marriage is that they...
Many divorcing women are torn when it comes to deciding whether they should fight for the family home or get a fresh start with a new apartment or house. It is hard because there are so many financial considerations, especially when it comes to home loans, interest rates, and the high cost of...
Hidden assets in divorce cases can impact both the property division and the award of support payments. For many women, the existence of assets they knew nothing about can have a significant impact on them for years to come.
Assets hidden by their husbands quite simply deprive them of their fair...
Retail therapy...we've all done it. Overspending on things we don't really need just to feel better. Impulse shopping without a care for our budget. Living beyond our means is common for many and overcoming overspending is not an easy habit to break, especially during stressful events like...
Did you know that financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse? Men sometimes control their wives with the money during the marriage and this control doesn't stop when faced with divorce. This is especially true for stay-at-home moms or women who don't handle the family money.
If your husband...
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