Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Divorce Attorneys
How Is My 401(k) Split In Divorce?
Going through divorce is difficult enough, emotionally, without also having to worry about every little detail of the financial side as well. We’ve previously discussed some of the important financial issues to cover when it comes to marriage and divorce—equitable distribution (in general), prenups, the most important financial mistakes to avoid, etc. Below, we… Read More »
The Most Important Financial Mistakes to Avoid During & After Divorce
As attorneys who focus on divorce law, we know how difficult divorce can be on many couples. It can be both time consuming and emotionally draining. However, making huge financial mistakes only makes things more difficult–sometimes on a permanent basis. That’s why we, as attorneys, also work with our clients to help them avoid… Read More »
As December 31 Deadline Looms, New Tax Law Brings On A Flood of Accelerated Divorces
We previously discussed the many changes that are coming as of January 1, 2019 due to the Tax Cuts And Jobs Act, as well as some of the ways you may be able to make up for these losses. There is no question that the change has a number of people scared; so much… Read More »
Planning For a Successful School Year after Divorce
As we approach the fall and children are starting up school again, many parents are understandably focused on a number of important issues in their lives: dealing with any apprehension associated with grade transitions, new friends, school supplies, extra-curricular activities, etc. Parents who are now divorced are sometimes also concerned that they will encounter… Read More »
No Wonder Student Loan Debt Can Make People Want to Divorce…
According to a recent study by SunTrust Bank and highlighted by CNBC, finances are the leading cause of stress in relationships, and student debt, in particular, is causing one in eight divorces. Further, more than a third of student loan borrowers said that college loans contribute to their divorce, and 13 percent of divorcees… Read More »
If You Are Getting Divorced, Make Sure You Change Your Passwords
While many people contemplating divorce are worried about the “right” things—alimony, finances, what will come of the family home and other assets, child custody and support, etc.—the one thing many do not realize is that they also need to worry about online security. Unfortunately, it is too easy for your soon-to-be-partner to access your… Read More »
How to Help Ensure Your Divorce Does Not Affect Your Child’s College Fund
For many parents who have been thinking about divorce, the number one concern and issue that gives them pause regards how that divorce might affect their child or children. Many incorrectly assume that staying together as a married couple—even if unhappily—means that their child will automatically have enough money available to go to college,… Read More »