Going through a divorce is tough. There are many aspects of life that will change, but the one that seems to rise to the top is money. Many women feel shame and uncertainty when it comes to their financial situation after a divorce.

Maybe you weren't the one who handled the family finances...

In today’s digital age, sharing online accounts has become a common practice among couples. It’s convenient, efficient, and saves money. It eliminates the hassle of managing multiple accounts for the same service, and makes it easy to share information and content. But when a...

Going through a divorce can be a difficult and emotional process, especially if infidelity was a factor in the breakdown of the marriage. In some cases, one spouse may have spent money on his or her affair partner, and the other spouse may want to recover that money as part of the divorce...

Financial abuse by a narcissist during divorce is a common tactic used to gain power and control over a spouse. The abuser uses his or her financial resources and savvy to manipulate the husband or wife and keep him or her in a state of dependence. This abuse can be devastating and leave the...

Divorce can be one of the most difficult times of your life. Not only is it emotionally taxing, it's expensive. There is the cost of your attorney and the filing fees, but there is also the burden of figuring out how to pay expenses on your own.

Here are 5 tips for securing your finances if...

Last week I was at a professional conference where I was promoting the Divorce Money Guide. Everyone at the conference was doing something related to personal finance, and I felt right at home.

One consistent question I got was: Did you create this product because of your own personal divorce...

In the early stages of divorce, clients are required to complete financial affidavits, financial declarations, or other similarly titled disclosures.  The importance of an accurate disclosure of assets, liabilities, and income is obvious. Yet many clients are unable to accurately prepare...

One of the most common documents utilized in a financial investigation is the income tax return. It's a key document in any divorce case, so the personal income tax return is always examined. And if there is a business, the tax return for that entity should be examined too.

What can we learn from...

Do you think your spouse may be attempting to hide income or assets in your divorce? One spouse commonly has control over the money in the marriage, either by virtue of being the major breadwinner, or by controlling spending, or both. The spouse in the lesser financial position should take...

Some family law attorneys are reluctant to retain forensic accountants in their cases. Money may be a factor, but sometimes the need for an outside expert is not clear. While law firms may have paralegals or attorneys on staff who are very knowledgeable about financial issues, the outside...