How Is Child Support Calculated?
Many factors are considered when calculating the amount of child support during the divorce process. Every state has its own guidelines and algorithms to determine a base amount, and the Court may provide for additional expenses not automatically included. To give a general idea of how child support is calculated, we will look at guidelines from two sample states – California and...
Read MoreHow I Budgeted For My Legal Separation – A Client’s Story
Whether a couple is going through a divorce or opting for a legal separation, finances are always an issue to be dealt with. Getting a clear picture of your financial situation, and then figuring out how to budget for the legal work and the change in living expenses is critical. In this article we are sharing the experience of one of our clients regarding finances and budgeting when she decided...
Read MoreFinancial Planning For Divorce: The Long-Term View
For many people going through the stress and pain of divorce, there is a tendency to think only of the immediate future when dealing with financial issues surrounding the divorce. When faced with financial decisions they often say they “don’t care”, they just want to get the whole thing over with. But without proper analysis and planning, the financial ramifications of decisions made during...
Read MorePreparing Financially For Divorce
Divorce is emotionally devastating, and if you don’t prepare properly it could be financially devastating as well. If you are anticipating a divorce, it is time to figure out your finances. Here are the basic steps to preparing financially for divorce. 1) Gather as much documentation as you can. The types of document to gather (originals or copies) include your most recent: Tax returns (last...
Read MoreStarting The Divorce Process: A Client Interview
As difficult as it may be for a couple to decide that it’s time to end their marriage, it is often just the beginning of a grueling divorce process that saps their money and energy, and seems to drag on forever. That is, if they decide to go through the divorce using litigation and divorce lawyers. However, if they choose a divorce with dignity and agree to work things out cooperatively, the...
Read MoreHow Do I Start To Prepare For A Divorce?
When people think they want a divorce, they think the first step is to learn what they need to do to prepare for the divorce. Logical – but first, take one step back. Before you do anything else, make sure you really are ready to go forward with the divorce. If there is any hope of saving your marriage, try counseling first or whatever else you can to save it. Because once you start the divorce...
Read MoreAchieve A Peaceful Divorce, Create The Life You Want
There is no denying that going through a divorce is one of the biggest transitions in a person’s life. How do you not only get through a difficult divorce, but then rebuild your life after divorce? Sara Crain, Psychotherapist (www.bayareashrink.com) and Law of Attraction Coach (www.myloacoach.com), is one of our Divorce With Dignity affiliates. Her goal is to help her clients navigate...
Read MoreDeciding on Divorce or Legal Separation
Trying to decide whether or not to divorce and break up a family has got to be one of the more heart-wrenching decisions in someone’s life. We talked with one of our Divorce With Dignity clients this week about her experience with this. We’ll call her “Carol” (not her real name) to respect her privacy. Carol wasn’t sure what to do when she found out that her husband wanted to call it...
Read MoreWhat’s Your Divorce Plan?
If you were about to start a project that included decisions that would affect almost every aspect of your life – including relationships, living arrangements, finances, your children, social interactions, etc. – would you hire someone (for a LOT of money) to take everything over and handle it all in a contentious way? Or would you want to explore your options, learn how the legal system...
Read MoreDivorce and Children: Providing Stability
Divorce is difficult and distressing for the separating couple, but for the children it is just as traumatic. It is a major upheaval in the stability of their lives – what they thought they could count on has become uncertain. As they see the circumstances of their family life shifting, they start to worry about a lot of things. One of the best things you can do for your children, both during...
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