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Author Archives: Bridget Tartaglia

What to Know About Social Security Benefits in a Divorce

Social security benefits are not assets that can be divided by a divorce court when you and your spouse split. However, it is still important to understand the influence these benefits will have on your income after your divorce, and how they could affect your negotiations. Here are a couple circumstances in which you will… Read More »

What Happens to Pensions in a Divorce?

One common question people have when going through divorce, especially at an advanced age: is my spouse entitled to any of my pension? Typically, pension money earned by one spouse during the marriage is classified as a marital asset, just as retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s are. Any money earned prior to the marriage… Read More »

Dealing With Your Credit Before Divorce

Finances are one of the biggest sources of stress for people going through a divorce. It’s important to do everything you can to ensure you come out of the divorce with a stable financial future. Part of this is taking the appropriate steps to protect your credit before you get the divorce. The last thing… Read More »

How to Get Financially Prepared for Divorce

One of the best ways to set yourself up for a relatively smooth divorce process is to be proactive about handling financial issues. In the divorce process you will have to make a lot of financial disclosures, and will need to have a strong understanding of your current financial situation. The more organized you can… Read More »

Tips to Help You Be a More Effective Divorce Negotiator

It is always in your best interest to work with an attorney when going through the process of negotiating your divorce. But there are still going to be circumstances in which you are involved in discussions, so it’s important to be on the same page as your attorney with regard to your strategy, and to… Read More »

How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation

If you and your spouse agreed to divorce mediation, it’s important to arrive to your first session ready to go. There are a variety of topics you should be prepared to discuss, as well as certain items you should bring to your initial session to make it go as smoothly as possible. Here’s a quick… Read More »

How to Deal With Summer Vacations When Divorced as a Parent

We are closing in on summer vacation. With the COVID-19 pandemic starting to fade away as more and more people get vaccinated, vacation plans are back on for a lot of families around the United States. For divorced parents, it can be difficult to navigate exactly how these vacations will happen. It’s crucial to continue… Read More »

Tips for Managing College Expenses During Divorce

Planning how you will pay for college costs for your children can be difficult if you divorced or in the process of divorcing. However, it’s still quite feasible—millions of divorced parents have made it work, though there may be some struggle involved. Here are a few tips for divorced or divorcing parents as they attempt… Read More »

Considerations for a High-Net Worth Divorce

Studies have shown that financial struggles are among the most common causes of divorce. However, that doesn’t mean rich people are less likely to get divorced. And when divorce does happen in high-net worth couples, the process can become significantly more challenging. Here are a few considerations for people to keep in mind when preparing… Read More »

The Differences Between Separation and Divorce

There is a tendency among some to use the terms “separation” and “divorce” interchangeably, but legally these are two very different issues. Here’s a quick overview of what you should know about the differences between them. Legal distinctions The term “separated” can just mean that the couple is living apart—the couple may or may not… Read More »