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Social Security Benefits for Divorced Spouses

There is a great deal of confusion around Social Security retirement benefits under the most straightforward circumstances. When it comes to social security benefits for divorced spouses, it's even more complicated.

First, it's important to note that social security is not divisible as an asset in a divorce. However, you may still be able to...

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3 Mindset Shifts to Make as You Prepare for Mediation

The following is a guest post written by Erica N. Reed, LCSW-C. Additional information about Erica can be found below.

As you planned the wedding ceremony and created your life together, the last thing you anticipated was scheduling a meeting to dissolve the marriage. Whether the marriage had been in turmoil for a while or you were caught...

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Ohio Spousal Support Calculator: How much spousal support will I get?

If your spouse is the primary earner, you're likely feeling a great deal of concern about how you will manage financially after your divorce. Questions may be swirling in your mind: Can you afford to stay in the house? Will you be able to cover all of your living expenses on your own? Perhaps you're even contemplating the need to find another...

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What is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst?

Dealing with a divorce is a stress beyond compare for many people. When you add to that the emotional stress of complicated financial issues that arise during this time, it is crucial to enlist professional help to ensure your money questions are addressed during the divorce. One person who can take a weight off your shoulders is a Certified...

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401K in Divorce: A Tip That Can Save You Thousands

Many expensive financial mistakes are commonly made when people are going through a divorce. It makes sense. Emotions are running high, and it's common not to want to engage a financial professional if you are already paying legal fees. That said, the cost of a financial professional relative to the amount they can save you in financial mistakes...

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How To Calculate Ohio Child Support

UPDATE: OHIO IMPLEMENTED NEW CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES ON MARCH 28, 2019. THE RESOURCES BELOW REFLECT THESE CHANGES.

Child Support Calculator in Ohio

For those who have minor children at the time of a divorce, one party or the other will likely be paying child support (unless they genuinely share parenting 50/50 and make about the same...

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