Category Archives: Financial Issues

Divorce Over 50 Mediation and Retirement

The rate of divorce among couples over the age of 50 has increased dramatically in the past 30 years, and the trend is expected to continue.  For those over 50 getting a divorce retirement planning is in the forefront of … Continue reading

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What if You Can’t Afford Your Divorce

making divorce affordableWe’ve all heard the horror stories of how expensive divorce can be.   Believe it or not getting a divorce doesn’t have to break the bank.   Proper planning, keeping an open mind, forgetting revenge and most importantly hiring the right professionals for your particular situation will all help keep the costs down.

Julia Jones, family law attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C.  has some great suggestions  for getting divorced when you think you can’t afford to.   In her recently posted article on DivorceHQ.com she says many people want to be smart about moving forward with divorce but don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on the litigation process.   She suggest that if you find yourself in that situation, the following are less expensive options and ways to mitigate the litigation costs in your divorce while still employing an attorney:

  1. Reach a Settlement
  2. Mediate or have a Four-Way Settlement Conference
  3. Prepare and Simplify
  4. Seek Pendente Lite Relief

To see the full text of the article visit What to Do When You Can’t Afford Your Divorce

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Can you afford to get divorced?

Can You Afford to Get Divorced? Westfield Mediation, LLC ©Copyright 2014 There are really two parts to the question — “Can you afford to get divorced?” One, can you afford to go through the process of separating from your spouse … Continue reading

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Financial Challenges of Gray Divorce

Collaborative Divorce Attorney Linda L. Piff, answers the question “What are some of the financial challenges for those over 50 getting divorced?” The challenges are due to the couple over 50 experiencing the”perfect storm” with the economy in a significant … Continue reading

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Tax Implications of Divorce in Arizona

The Tax Implications of Divorce in Arizona an article by By Timothy Durkin, Attorney at Law Divorce, also known in Arizona as the dissolution of marriage, is the official termination of your marriage in the eyes of the state. Although … Continue reading

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Child Support

What exactly is child support? Child support is the financial contribution from the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent towards the expenses of raising the child. Every child is entitled to be supported by both parents until they reach the … Continue reading

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Certified Divorce Financial Planner

Divorce affects every aspect of your life, your emotions, your legal standing and your finances.  Most people wouldn’t think of getting divorced without hiring an attorney, and rightly so.  A qualified attorney that specializes in divorce and family law will … Continue reading

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