Guest Post by Katie Vessel on the Elephant Journal This last holiday season was hard. This was the second round of holidays after what was a difficult divorce, following an even more difficult marriage. Things have been processed for the most part, about as processed as they can be at this point. I have moved on […]
Guest Article By Aviva Pinto, CDFA™, Director, Bronfman E.L. Rothschild Determining Where to File for Divorce In most situations, you will file for a divorce in the state in which you and/or your spouse live. If you and your spouse own property in different states or you live apart, you might be able to select […]
By Aviva Pinto, CDFA™, Director, Bronfman E.L. Rothschild Divorce is a reality for a growing number of aging couples, a phenomenon commonly referred to as “gray divorce”. According to a 2013 study at Bowling Green State University, the divorce rate among adults ages 50 and older doubled between 1990 and 2010. Now, one in four […]
By Dr. Dan Thomason – Guest Blogger Couples who can solve problems and resolve conflict in their relationship typically grow closer, have great respect for each other, and report high levels of satisfaction in their relationship. I’ve never had a couple come into my office and say, “We can solve problems and resolve conflict […]
By Tamara D. Afifi at TEDxUCSB When considering divorce or going through a divorce, a very important question that comes up is how the divorce affects their children. There has been a lot of research on the relationships of children in adulthood, and what kinds of relationships they tend to have as adults. […]
By Erica T, Journey Beyond Divorce Client “The first time I ever spoke to Karen, I had gone for a walk around the block to blow off some steam and calm my nerves. This was a regular occurrence for me, since I had a constant feeling in the pit of my stomach that was […]
Guest Post By Susan Reach Winters, Esq. and Lindsey M. Housman, Esq.* Choosing a divorce attorney can be nerve-racking and stressful. Since selecting the right (or wrong) attorney to guide you through the divorce process can have a substantial effect on the rest of your life, it is a decision that should not be taken […]
Guest Post By Amanda S. Trigg, Esq. Divorce presents one of the most stressful situations that we endure and some attorneys will promise to make it easy. The truth is that even the best attorney has limited ability to do that. You, on the other hand, have the power to significantly improve your opportunities for […]
Guest Post by AVIVA PINTO, CDFA™ Part II of this 2 part series. Click here for Part I After you’ve separated your financial lives, work carefully with your financial advisor to focus on planning your future. Savings Goals Determine how your post-divorce financial situation affects your ability to save for goals such as college […]
Guest Post By Aviva Pinto Most people don’t begin their marriage expecting it to end in divorce. For those who do find themselves ending a marriage, a lot can be on the line financially as marital property, including investments, must be divided. Having a sound financial plan can ease your transition into life as a […]
