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Why Is My Ex Sabotaging Our Divorce?

Katie Amatruda | Posted 05.16.2012

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Katie Amatruda

Is he trying to wear me down? Run up my legal fees so high that I have no choice except to capitulate? Or does he love the power he's holding over me?

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The Surprising Fact About Valentine’s Gifts Post-Divorce

Warren R. Shiell | Posted 04.16.2012

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Warren R. Shiell

As a divorce lawyer in California, I hate to rain on your parade, but if you received an expensive diamond necklace from your husband, the law may not treat it as a gift if you ever get divorced.

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The Big Secret Divorce Lawyers Know (And You Should Too)

J. Richard Kulerski | Posted 04.07.2012

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J. Richard Kulerski

What do divorce lawyers do in their own divorces? They try to stay out of court.

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How To Sell Your Ex On A Divorce Settlement

J. Richard Kulerski | Posted 12.26.2011

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J. Richard Kulerski

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.

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The Thing Divorce Lawyers Hate Most About Your Divorce

Margaret Klaw | Posted 12.17.2011

Read More: Dividing Assets, Divorce, Divorce Settlement, Divorce News
Margaret Klaw

Dividing up stuff is not about money; it's totally about emotion. People who have millions of dollars in investments can end up fighting over a piece of pottery someone picked up at a roadside market in Guatemala.

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Four Sure-Fire Ways To Stay Out Of Court

J. Richard Kulerski | Posted 12.04.2011

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J. Richard Kulerski

Because the spouses are hopeful of selling the other on an out-of-court settlement (that their partner is usually unwilling to accept), it helps to be aware some of the difficulties that often arise during these talks.

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The Unsexiest (But Most Important) Part Of Your Split

Emily W. McBurney | Posted 11.05.2011

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Emily W. McBurney

If you're in the middle of a divorce, you might not have noticed that National 401(k) Day is coming up. It does tend to get lost in the shuffle, between getting the kids back to school, vacation, and, well, just about everything else.

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6 Tips for Women From Suze Orman

Posted 09.18.2011

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Investing, Video, Credit, Finance, Divorce Settlement, 401k, Suze Orman, Saving Money, Women News

I was fortunate enough to have finance expert Suze Orman join me twice on Mondays with Marlo. She answered so many of your important questions abou...

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Stretching Your Divorce Settlement, from Suze Orman

Posted 09.27.2011

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Financial expert Suze Orman suggests one tried-and-true method of getting settlement money to last as long as possible. if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='u...

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75-Year-Old Woman Sues Ex For Unpaid Child Support After 34 Years

nypost.com | PHILIP MESSING | Posted 09.10.2011

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She's not getting mad, she's getting even -- 34 years later! Frances Ragusa, 75, and her former husband, Philip, 77, were engaged in a nasty divorc...

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The 5 Most Common Financial Mistakes Women Make After They Divorce

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 08.29.2011

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Jeffrey A. Landers

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 ...

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Mel Gibson FINALLY Reaches Divorce Settlement

tmz.com | 6/28/2011 8:50 AM PDT by TMZ Staff   | Posted 08.28.2011

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Mel Gibson and soon-to-be ex-wife Robyn have settled their divorce case. Robyn Gibson's lawyer, disso-queen Laura Wasser, appeared before the judge...

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Is Arnold Schwarzenegger Paying Child Support?

Radar Online | Posted 08.21.2011

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is paying child support to his estranged wife, Maria Shriver, even though the couple has yet to iron out any kind of financial a...

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Diandra Douglas Loses Bid For Michael's 'Wall Street 2' Cash

nypost.com | DAREH GREGORIAN | Posted 08.16.2011

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Michael Douglas' ex-wife yesterday lost -- yet again -- a bid to get a load of loot from her ex's performance in "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps." ...

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Finance Expert Suze Orman Reveals How to Make Your Divorce Settlement Last

Posted 08.13.2011

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Financial expert Suze Orman suggests one tried-and-true method of getting settlement money to last as long as possible. Have you had a similar expe...

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5 Retirement Issues To Resolve During Your Split (Even If You're Still Young)

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 07.27.2011

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Jeffrey A. Landers

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 o...

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Can I Take Money Out Of My 401K During My Divorce?

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 06.13.2011

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Jeffrey A. Landers

"Can my spouse take money out of his/her 401K before or during our divorce?"...

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Gray Divorce Mistakes

smartmoney.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Al and Tipper Gore announced their divorce last June. After 24 years of marriage, Tony and Tracy Danza recently called it quits. Nancy Wilson and Came...

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Dividing Belongings After Divorce: Who Gets What?

Divorced with Kids | Posted 05.25.2011

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A commenter on the other blog wanted to know how to start dividing all the THINGS, once you've made the decision to separate. And it's funny, without...

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9 Things Women Must Do Before Divorce

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeffrey A. Landers

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 ...

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Divorce Real Estate: House Shuffle

Curbed National | Posted 05.25.2011

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Valentine's Day might be a time to celebrate love for one another, but let's not forget what happens when things turn sour. Of the umpteen romances th...

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Are California's Divorce Laws Draconian?

Laurie Israel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laurie Israel

In the US, every state has a different set of divorce laws about distributing assets between ex-husband and ex-wife. So if you get divorced in Califo...

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Wheel Of MisFortune? Gameshow Winnings In Divorce Dispute

The Columbian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scott Dole thought he'd scored the jackpot -- or at least $51,600 -- when he won "Wheel of Fortune." More than a year later, he hasn't seen a dime. ...

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Amputee Owes Ex Half Of Disability Compensation: Judge

Mail Online | Posted 05.25.2011

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A disabled man has been ordered to hand most of a £500,000 compensation pay-out for losing his leg to his ex-wife in a divorce settlement. ...

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How We FAILED Divorce Mediation

Failed Mediation | Posted 05.25.2011

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It's fairly upsetting to be told you're not quite ready for civilized divorce. All tension aside, I really had thought that my husband and I would be...

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