Few people relish the thought of dealing with tax issues but there are five things you need to know about taxes BEFORE you divorce. These are some very basic, elementary issues that affect most of us and yet people, especially those people who are trying to do their own divorce without attorneys, often don't think about these issues ahead of time and then just accept the … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Divorcing Your Mortgage
For most couples, the marital home represents the bulk of their wealth and it's often the single largest asset. Even if there aren't any arguments over who stays in the home or if it is to be sold, getting off the mortgage or getting a new mortgage is rarely straightforward. There's lots you need to know about divorcing your mortgage: Can you just takeover your present … [Read more...]
Are You Ready To Sell Your Engagement Ring? Tips To Help You Decide
Parting with all your wedding memorabilia after divorce is a process. It doesn’t happen suddenly and it doesn’t usually happen all at once. One weekend it might be the wedding photos, another weekend it might be the cards and letters and at another time it’ll be your dress. Parting with your wedding jewelry can be the most complicated part of the process because in addition to … [Read more...]
How To Make Managing Your Money After Divorce Easy
Money can't buy you love but it sure can make life easier. Unfortunately though, there's almost always less money after divorce and that can be a challenge. There are some tips however for how to make managing your money after divorce easy. It starts with budgeting. This is important because knowing what you're spending and what's coming up means you can make realistic … [Read more...]
Will You Leave A Mess When You Die After Your Divorce?
Most people think of their divorce as complete when the court issues the decree but there's usually still work to be done in the transition from "we to me." If you haven't done these six things, you will leave a mess when you die. It'll be a mess that you never intended and one that friends and family won't thank you for and you wouldn't want that, would you? The six things … [Read more...]