Divorce Finance

Whenever a client tells me that her husband has said, "We don't need lawyers," I become wary. When he is self-employed, I become downright suspicious. If his career is in high finance, my suspicion grows twofold.

Once you enter the divorce process, the relationship between the couple changes immediately.

The divorce process can be a harrowing financial ordeal. Following these 5 easy steps will assist you in making the path a far easier one to walk.

Before you sign that divorce decree, make sure your attorney has ensured your child will receive the college education you, and they, have in mind.

Perhaps your ex handled the finances and everything associated with them. Fast-forward to today: Now you're divorced, maybe even sitting on a pile of money, and reticent about what to do next.

By Jessica Toonkel NEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) - As part of the retirement planning process, financial advisers often help married c...

Deciding to proceed ahead with a divorce isn't easy, and whether you reached that conclusion by yourself, were blindsided by a pronouncement from your husband, or something in between, you're probably still a little numb and left wondering, "What do I do now?"

I've seen some women who are emotionally and physically devastated by their divorce, while others emerge stronger and more empowered. The following are six key strategies for surviving divorce whether you're a woman in your 20s or your 70s.

Today, blended families are a dime a dozen, but the politics and etiquette of paying for stepchildren is still unique to each family. Which parent pays for what -- and for whom -- can be complicated.

With tax season right around the corner, many couples in the midst of a divorce will likely be confused about how to file their tax return.

Every divorce has unique circumstances that can directly influence the outcome, including who earns more, who gets custody of the children, or if one spouse has made a considerable financial contribution to the other's earning potential.

It's 2012 and tax time will soon be rolling around again. If you've recently gotten divorced, are in the process of getting a divorce or are contemplating divorce, we have some tips to help you.

The unfortunate reality is that one out of two marriages will end in divorce. If you are newly divorced, there are specific items that need to be addressed as soon as possible.

I recently spoke with a friend who discovered that her husband had been cheating on her. But he wasn't betraying her with another woman -- he'd been sneaking around with their joint bank account.

On CBS "This Morning" Wednesday, financial correspondent Carmen Wong Ulrich weighed in on a new Pew Research Center report that found women are now fa...

My blatant avoidance of my own finances cost me. When my husband and I were divorcing, I had no clue where the money was.

The best way to divorce is to do it quickly, and as painlessly and inexpensively as possible. To accomplish this, the divorcing parties must be able to settle their differences out of court.

While the statistics are startling and the challenges are daunting, single mothers (and fathers) are finding creative solutions. And "The Mom Network" is a big piece of what works.

Most parents struggle with the ongoing issue of how much financial support to give to their children. The problem becomes that much more pressing when their son or daughter seeks help during his or her separation and/or divorce.

"Fail to Plan. Plan to Fail." Does this apply to our money and divorce as well? After 20 years as a financial advisor, watching the market implode a...

Divorce is in our face every day. The broken marriages of Hollywood stars and political power couples fill our TV screens and magazine pages. Our email and Facebook accounts reveal that a friend's "perfect marriage" wasn't what it seemed.

Heather Hendrickson, an attractive 41-year-old mother of two, got divorced, declared bankruptcy and saw the foreclosure process start on her home -- a...

Dan V. Nicolas is the star of a recent tax court decision.  Mr. Nicolas was divorced in 2003 .  He was ordered to pay spousal suppot to Ms. Nicolas ...

It will soon take hours to pay a traffic ticket in San Francisco, months to get court records and at least a year and a half to get a divorce. With a ...