No matter where you are in the divorce process you may find it is a difficult, expensive, and at times exhausting process. Everyone says you have to BUDGET and be careful with your money. Don’t spend on unnecessary things! Keep an eye on every penny! Don’t use that credit card unless...
Financial issues during divorce are complicated and stressful. If you’re a “midlife” woman (which means you’re involved in what we call a “gray” divorce), the financial issues are likely to be even more difficult. On this week’s episode of the Find...
With Americans amassing over $1 trillion in credit card debt, you are not alone if you find yourself holding the proverbial bag during or at the end of your divorce.
You may be wondering who is liable for the debt, how that is decided, and what you can do to protect yourself and your financial...
One of the hardest parts of divorce is tackling your family's finances. The first place I tell my clients to start is by gathering documents. This task in and of itself can feel overwhelming. How do you even know what documents you need? There are all sorts of financial documents people talk...
Everyone knows that the divorce process is so expensive. Even when you try to find an “affordable” attorney and do a lot of the legwork yourself, it can still cost thousands of dollars. And if you’re “average,” it’s going to cost you $15k to $20k to get...
Financial infidelity is surprisingly common in the United States. When partners or spouses co-mingle finances, there is an expectation of transparency and accountability for both parties. Unfortunately, a survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) found that a whopping two in...
Have you had a chance to check out our podcast? Our Find Me The Money podcast is released every Tuesday, and is all about finding hidden money, getting the best financial settlement in your divorce, and coming out of your divorce stronger than before.
I want to help women who are going through...
When you're getting divorced, some of the biggest fears surround money. Will you have enough to survive? Will your kids have the things they need? Will you ever be able to retire? These concerns are even bigger for women, as they often receive a much smaller share of the marital assets and their...
Are you facing a divorce in your 50s, 60s, or 70s? You are in good company. According to a report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the divorce rate for those over 50 has ben increasingly rapidly. And the older the person, the faster this rate of change.
A variety...
I recently joined Dr. Debi Silber on her podcast, From Betrayal To Breakthrough, to talk about financial infidelity and how to protect yourself. I talk about this topic so much, and that's because too many married people haven't even heard about financial infidelity so they're not taking steps to...