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Securing Your Children's Future: Establishing a Revocable Trust Post-Divorce
In tandem with obtaining a life insurance policy to replace an alimony obligation and a child support obligation, establishing a trust dedicated to benefiting your children ensures that they will be provided for after your death.
Read MoreSecuring Your Children's Future: The Importance of Life Insurance in Separation Agreements
Securing your children's future in the event of your death includes making sure their other parent is able to maintain their lifestyle. #divorcedonedifferently #healthyco-parenting
Read MoreSecuring Your Children's Future: The Importance of Life Insurance in Separation Agreements
Including life insurance to cover a child support obligation is a powerful tool in a separation agreement proposal. Find out why. #divorcedonedifferently #healthyco-parenting
Read MoreSocial Security and Divorce
A discussion of Social Security and your rights after divorce, and before marriage.
Read MoreSending kids to college, or not
I used to think I wanted my kids to graduate from college debt-free. Now that I'm facing the realities of a mid-life divorce and what that did to my retirement savings, I'm of a different mind. This blog discusses how I'm handling it.
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Financial Literacy Series--Investment Accounts
The final post in a financial literacy series discussing different financial products and how they can be used to meet certain needs and to play different roles in your plan. Are you ready to take on market risk?
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Series--Disability Insurance
The fourth post in a financial literacy series discussing different financial products and how they can be used to meet certain needs and to play different roles in your plan. How can disability insurance protect you post-divorce?
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Series--529 Savings Plans
The third post in a financial literacy series discussing different financial products and how they can be used to meet certain needs and to play different roles in your plan. How do you consider a 529 plan in a divorce settlement?
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Series--Annuities
The second post in a financial literacy series discussing different financial products and how they can be used to meet certain needs and to play different roles in your plan. How can an annuity provide guaranteed income in your retirement?
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Series--Whole Life Insurance
The first post in a financial literacy series discussing different financial products and how they can be used to meet certain needs and to play different roles in your plan. How can whole life's tax advantages benefit you in retirement?
Read MoreAlimony--A Different Perspective
A discussion of alimony--what I think spouses should consider when negotiating alimony, and my recommendations for how to address alimony for your financial stability after divorce.
Read MoreChild Support & Shared Expenses
Poke the bear, and she'll come out growling. It's important to choose your battles wisely, and this blog discusses child support, shared expenses, Court Orders and how I dealt with my Ex's refusal to send his child support payment.
Read MoreChoose Your Battles Wisely
Choose Your Battles Wisely Co-parenting lasts a lot longer than the divorce negotiations, and I think it’s important to remember that as you’re choosing which battles to fight during the settlement negotiations.
Read MoreFour Divorce Resources
Moving from grief to acceptance was a game-changer for me during my divorce. Making a list, and using these four resources will help you find purpose and hope.
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