Mastering the Art of a Successful Divorce Settlement: Your Path to Financial Empowerment alimony/spousal support certified divorce financial analyst child support dividing assets in a divorce

Embarking on the path of divorce requires strategic financial planning to achieve a successful settlement. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), I have witnessed the transformative impact that well-informed financial decisions can have during this process.

In this blog post, we will navi...

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Financial Abuse: Understanding It and How to Protect Yourself financial abuse

Financial abuse, a distressing form of domestic abuse, entails the exertion of control or manipulation over a victim's finances by their abuser. This insidious behavior can occur in relationships of any class, gender, or sexual orientation, often remaining undetected as it lacks physical violence.

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How to Protect Yourself Financially When Divorcing a Narcissist certified divorce financial analyst financial abuse

Divorce, universally acknowledged as one of the most emotionally taxing experiences, becomes remarkably more complex and harrowing when it involves separating from a person with narcissistic personality disorder or an individual exhibiting strong narcissistic behavior. Narcissists, known for their m...

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Divorce After 50: Challenges & Survival Tips for a Gray Divorce divorce after 50 gray divorce life after divorce preparing for divorce

Divorce after the age of 50 can be difficult and has its own unique set of challenges. After years of building a life together, couples may have a shared social network, financial assets, and even health concerns that can make the process of separation more complicated. 

Unfortunately, it is fairly...

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An Online Divorce Support Group: A Safe Space That Offers Strength and Relief divorce coach divorce support groups life after divorce preparing for divorce

This blog post was written by Liesel Darby, Mediator & Divorce Coach.

Have you ever noticed the incredible relief that comes from realizing you're not alone in your struggles? Knowing that others have faced similar challenges can be immensely comforting, especially when it feels like your loved one...

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Post-Divorce Financial Stability: Your Comprehensive After Divorce Checklist financial planning health insurance life after divorce life insurance

Embarking on a post-divorce journey can often be a complex and emotionally taxing experience. The end of a marriage not only brings about emotional upheaval but also introduces a plethora of financial challenges and uncertainties. This is a critical time to address the financial aspects of your life...

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Filing Taxes During a Divorce: Should we file taxes jointly or separately? taxes

Filing your tax return can be a cumbersome and confusing process, especially when you find yourself in the midst of a divorce. The decision of whether to file jointly or separately carries significant weight, impacting various aspects of your financial situation. To provide you with a clearer unders...

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A Collaborative Approach Doesn't Have to Mean a Collaborative Divorce certified divorce financial analyst collaborative divorce retirement accounts in divorce

I find it fascinating how many professionals prefer to work in isolation when we all have much to learn from each other. In addition, we can better support our clients when we work together. In the divorce world, I'm sure that some of it stems from the more common approaches to divorce used historic...

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Help Eliminate Shared Parenting Struggles with One of these Co-Parenting Apps co-parenting

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I think we all can agree that parenting can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. Co-parenting after a divorce brings a whole new set of challenges. When I first went through my divorce, dealing with the most basic things related to the kids felt like preparing for bat...

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A Checklist for Preparing to File Taxes After a Divorce life after divorce taxes

There's that famous quote by Benjamin Franklin about how nothing is certain but taxes or death. Regardless of your previous involvement with tax preparation, your tax situation has likely changed if you're on your own for the first time in a while. And there's no avoiding it; your taxes will need to...

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Harmonious Separation: A Personal Story of Amicable Divorce co-parenting mediation

Guest post by Kelly Shaw, Mediator

This is NOT your typical blog post about why to use a mediator…this is my personal story about how an amicable divorce is possible. 

If you Google "reasons to use a divorce mediator," you will get thousands of results. Luckily, most will have the same answers and...

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5 Steps to Getting Your Life Back in Control after Divorce life after divorce

Guest blog post by Suzy Wood

Whether your friends are congratulating you or commiserating with you after you sign your divorce agreement, you’ve been through a grueling process.

It’s over, and you’re single, again.

There’s often a sense of relief, but you may also feel sad for the loss of a futur...

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