Category: Alimony / Maintenance
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Pre-Divorce Planning
If you are considering divorce, which is not just a deeply emotional decision, but also one of the largest financial decisions you will make in your life, you may feel like you want as much information as possible to help you discern if divorce is the best option for you. Before you file papers, I…
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Dangers of Hiding Assets in Divorce
I recently spoke at a Divorce 101 meeting for men. A prominent San Diego attorney was also there presenting about the legal side of divorce and had this warning to the attendees: DO NOT HIDE ASSETS. DISCLOSE EVERYTHING.
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It Takes Two to Save Money in Divorce
While most clients aren’t thrilled about communicating with each other during divorce, both spouses typically have a shared goal of minimizing money spent on legal battles. The best way to do this is by working together to get your documents organized and come to the negotiating table with some reasonable ideas in mind.
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Reality Check: Spousal Maintenance
if you and your spouse have chosen for you to stay home to raise children while your spouse has continued to work, you cannot rely on a spousal support award that will allow you to never work again. The reality is that the standard of living for both spouses statistically decreases by 40% following a…
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How to prepare for divorce financially
If you are just starting to contemplate divorce or have already had the conversation with your spouse, the next step is to start to understand your finances – arguably before you begin interviewing attorney