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Leaving An Abusive Marriage? 7 Ways To Protect Your Money

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 12.30.2011 | Divorce
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Jeffrey A. Landers

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.

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The 5 Most Common Financial Mistakes Women Make After They Divorce

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 08.29.2011 | Divorce
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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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5 Retirement Issues To Resolve During Your Split (Even If You're Still Young)

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 07.27.2011 | Divorce
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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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How To Divorce-Proof Your Business: The ESOP Or Property Settlement

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 06.13.2011 | Divorce
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If, for whatever reason, your husband is entitled to an ownership interest in your business and you don't want to be partners after the divorce...

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

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 06.13.2011 | Divorce
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"Can my spouse take money out of his/her 401K before or during our divorce?"...

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Is Your Husband Hiding Assets?

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011 | Divorce
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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...

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9 Things Women Must Do Before Divorce

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011 | Divorce
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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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How To Divorce-Proof Your Business: Creating A Trust

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011 | Divorce
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If you have children, you may want to start thinking about your estate-planning goals...

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How To Divorce-Proof Your Business: Buy-Sell Agreements

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011 | Divorce
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There are a number of things that you can do at the "entity" level of your business that could prevent your husband from keeping an ownership interest in your business.

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How To Divorce-Proof Your Business: The Prenup

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011 | Divorce
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A prenuptial agreement is a contract signed by both parties before their wedding that details what their property...

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How To Divorce-Proof Your Business: The Basics

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011 | Divorce
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Jeffrey A. Landers

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 "ha...

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