Talk about airing your dirty laundry in public.  Can you imagine being served via social media?  Lily Hay Newman writes that in the case noted below, the Judge has granted permission for a man to serve his ex-wife via Facebook because he has unsuccessfully exhausted all other efforts.  We can easily see this spreading to other social…

If you and/or your spouse have a pension plan or a defined benefit plan, you will need a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) if the non-employee is to receive any of the proceeds as part of your divorce settlement.  The following is a list of facts from the US Department of Labor regarding Qualified Domestic…

Many people going through a divorce paint their ex-spouse as a monster. The reality is that the divorce is normally painful for both although perhaps in different ways.  Walking a mile in the other persons shoes can be a good reminder of this.  By following the The Four Agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Word Don’t…

Michelle Crosby writes in the following article “divorce is not a legal problem. Divorce is an emotional and financial problem, it just has legal implications.”  Using a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™(CDFA™) to help you develop the financial blueprint for your divorce and your lives after divorce can provide immeasurable benefits.  The CDFA™can provide you with:…

Going through a divorce at any age is extremely difficult.  Going through a divorce just prior to or during your “golden years” comes with a unique set of challenges.  Retirement resources now have to accommodate two households.  A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ can help you ensure the best possible outcome and provide you with a…