Divorce is painful -- anyone who has been through the process will attest to that. But, sometimes, divorce is less painful than staying in a relationship that has become abusive.

The problem, of course, is that it's exponentially more difficult for women in abusive relationships to break free from...

A divorce financial planner takes care of critical financial tasks that are beyond the scope of the divorce attorney's expertise, and those tasks can range from preparing financial affidavits to projecting the financial and tax implications of each divorce settlement option.

It's often a complex, meticulous process, and...

The vast majority of divorcing women are much younger than their so-called "Golden Years", and yet it's essential that every woman address the issue of retirement during divorce negotiations.

Why?

Because the decisions you make during your divorce can have a serious impact on your financial well-being --not just in...

Although there is no substitute for having a team of top-notch professionals to help you navigate the gauntlet of divorce, not every woman can afford to hire one. And even if you can, you should still arm yourself with as much knowledge and information as possible.

The books below focus...

Part 5 is the final installment in an ongoing series about keeping your business assets safe in the event of divorce. Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Part 3 can be found here. Part 4 can be found...

As a Divorce Financial Strategist™ I am frequently asked, "Can I take money out of my 401K before/during my divorce?"

Or sometimes it is asked like this, "Can my spouse take money out of his/her 401K before or during our divorce?"

The short answer is, "It depends."

At the end of the day, divorce is mostly about the division of assets and liabilities.

That is not to say that there are not other, equally difficult issues to confront during divorce. Child custody and support, for one, is often an arduous and grueling experience. So are the negotiations...

I talk with women facing divorce on a daily basis and the emotions they are dealing with are all over the board. But there is one common thread--they all feel overwhelmed! The thought of so many changes happening so fast could make anyone want to stick their head in the...

When you took those vows 10, 20, 30 years ago you never dreamed it would come to this. You are now getting divorced and you feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. All the plans you made for your future must now be rewritten. Your life...

Part 4 in an ongoing series about keeping your business assets safe in the event of divorce. Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Part 3 can be found
here.

If you have children, you may want...

Part 3 in an ongoing series about keeping your business assets safe in the event of divorce. Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here.

There are a number of things that you can do at the "entity" level of your business...

Part 2 in an ongoing series about keeping your business assets safe in the event of divorce. Part 1 can be found here.

So what is a prenup? A prenuptial agreement is a contract signed by both parties before their wedding that details what their property rights and...

Part 1 in an ongoing series about keeping your business assets safe in the event of divorce.

When people get married they are all hoping for the "happily ever after," but the sad fact is that 52% of all first marriages and 70% of second and third marriages end...