Welcome to the Intentional Divorce Solutions Blog

If you're navigating divorce or rebuilding your life afterward, you're in the right place. This blog offers expert advice on the financial aspects of divorce, including asset division, budgeting, retirement planning, and avoiding common financial mistakes. Our goal is to help you gain clarity, protect your future, and feel empowered as you move forward.

Whether you're just starting the divorce process or adjusting to your new normal, explore our articles for practical tips, real-life strategies, and support from professionals who understand what you're going through.

 
What Happens to Retirement Accounts in Divorce? certified divorce financial analyst dividing assets in a divorce pension in divorce property division in divorce retirement accounts in divorce

Dividing assets during a divorce is rarely straightforward—especially when it comes to retirement accounts. From pensions and 401(k)s to IRAs and Roth accounts, each type of retirement asset comes with its own set of rules, tax implications, and liquidity concerns. Add in considerations like Quali...

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Dividing Investment Accounts in Divorce: What You Need to Know certified divorce financial analyst retirement accounts in divorce

Divorce can be one of the most stressful transitions in life, especially when it comes to dividing assets. In many marriages, one spouse handles the finances, including investments, while the other may not be as involved. This can make dividing investment accounts in divorce particularly overwhelmin...

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Is a Lump Sum Better Than Alimony? Here’s What You Should Know Before Deciding alimony/spousal support certified divorce financial analyst

When working through the financial details of a divorce, one option that may come up is whether to take—or offer—a lump sum alimony payment instead of ongoing monthly spousal support. While it’s not always the most pressing issue in divorce negotiations, it can be an important consideration, espec

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How to Divide Assets in a Divorce: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself certified divorce financial analyst dividing assets in a divorce house in a divorce property division in divorce retirement accounts in divorce

Are you worried about splitting assets in a divorce?

Worrying over financial decisions is normal on an average day, but when going through a divorce, it can be paralyzing. Unfortunately, the fear around these issues is completely warranted. You only have one chance to get it right, and your divorce...

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Contemplating Divorce? 4 Ways a CDFA can Help Reduce Your Stress certified divorce financial analyst

Divorce is complicated and emotional. It's not something that people decide on a whim. It's important to research and explore all your options to create a secure financial future for yourself. Hiring a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) before you begin your divorce process is a smart choice...

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Collaborative Divorce: The Benefits of using a Financial Neutral certified divorce financial analyst collaborative divorce divorce coach

Divorces have a reputation for being messy and pitting couples at each other’s throats. Much of the controversy surrounding divorces stem from the allocation of assets and other financial concerns. You can reduce the associated stress when you use a Financial Neutral in collaborative divorce cases.

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How to Find Hidden Assets in a Divorce certified divorce financial analyst financial infidelity

Have you ever wondered if your husband or wife is hiding assets? Do you want to know how to find hidden assets? Read on. 

It’s an unfortunate truth but it’s common for individuals to hide assets during a divorce. While we may still want to think better of the person we married, it’s important to be...

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Planning Your Path: A Preparation for Divorce Checklist certified divorce financial analyst collaborative divorce mediation preparing for divorce

If you find yourself currently contemplating the possibility of getting a divorce, it's crucial to ensure that you are well-prepared for the journey that lies ahead. Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complex process, but with the right preparation, you can navigate it mor...

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How to Prepare Financially for Divorce: A CDFA's Step-by-Step Guide certified divorce financial analyst financial planning preparing for divorce

After more than a decade of helping women navigate divorce, I can tell you that the clients who come out of the process feeling the most confident and in control are almost always the ones who prepared financially before they ever filed paperwork. It does not matter whether the divorce was their ide...

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10 Ways to Save Money on Your Divorce certified divorce financial analyst mediation preparing for divorce

Divorce is expensive. I've heard that the national average is around $20,000-25,000. Transitioning from marriage to divorce is hard enough without the hefty price tag. However, if you look at search engine traffic, a lot more people are searching for how they can protect their money in a divorce rat...

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Alimony in Ohio: How Spousal Support Works, What You Can Expect, and How to Protect Yourself alimony/spousal support certified divorce financial analyst mediation

If you’re going through a divorce in Ohio, spousal support is probably one of the biggest financial questions on your mind. Whether you’re the lower-earning spouse wondering how you’ll cover your living expenses, or the primary earner anticipating what you may be required to pay, understanding how a...

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What is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst? alimony/spousal support certified divorce financial analyst dividing assets in a divorce property division in divorce separate property taxes

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...

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