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Comment on Do You Live in a Community Property State or an Equitable Distribution State? by Three financial mistakes divorcing women make & avoiding them | Sue Atkins

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:55:30 +0000

[...] capacity may all be considered. (See a more detailed discussion in my earlier blog post about the difference between Community Property and Equitable Distribution States.) “Half of everything” is a common refrain, but if you’re a 60 year-old homemaker with no [...]

Comment on The Difference Between Separate and Marital Property by Three financial mistakes divorcing women make & avoiding them | Sue Atkins

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:49:21 +0000

[...] the difference between separate and marital property. This is an area where different state laws apply, but anything you owned before you married [...]

Comment on How is Debt Divided in Divorce? by Three financial mistakes divorcing women make & avoiding them | Sue Atkins

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:45:07 +0000

[...] and should not be overlooked when it comes time to negotiate a divorce settlement. In addition, take stock of what you owe (your debt and liabilities), and get a handle on your expenses. If you think your husband may be [...]

Comment on The Difference Between Separate and Marital Property by Pros And Cons Of Keeping A Secret Fund In Case You Divorce - Forbes

Pros And Cons Of Keeping A Secret Fund In Case You Divorce - Forbes — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:02:08 +0000

[...] property (premarital, inheritance, etc.) and was accumulated during the marriage, it is still marital property and will be divided [...]

Comment on How to Find a Divorce Attorney, Divorce Financial Planner and Other Members of Your Divorce Team by Pros And Cons Of Keeping A Secret Fund In Case You Divorce - Forbes

Pros And Cons Of Keeping A Secret Fund In Case You Divorce - Forbes — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:52:31 +0000

[...] out joint accounts, leaving the wife little or no money to hire an attorney and the rest of her divorce team. This is especially dangerous when dealing with a narcissist and/or abuser who will have no qualms [...]

Comment on The Difference Between Separate and Marital Property by Women and Money: 3 Things You Should Know Before You Get Married

Women and Money: 3 Things You Should Know Before You Get Married — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:30:41 +0000

[...] These days, there are several options available to those who want to preserve their financial independence and keep certain assets as separate property. (See my earlier article for a detailed discussion about the difference between separate and marital property.) [...]

Comment on Do You Live in a Community Property State or an Equitable Distribution State? by 13634rhonecircle.com | Seven Key Points Divorcing Women Need To Know About Real Estate And Real …

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:23:21 +0000

[...] of its value at that time. However, as part of your divorce settlement process –and dependent on the division of property regulations in your state –you might want to show that the property has gained value over your marriage, perhaps due to [...]

Comment on Do You Live in a Community Property State or an Equitable Distribution State? by Seven Key Points Divorcing Women Need To Know About Real Estate And Real Estate Appraisals - Forbes

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:22:52 +0000

Comment on Protect Your Credit Score During Your Divorce by Top 5 Tips for Women: What to Do if You’re Getting Divorced

Top 5 Tips for Women: What to Do if You’re Getting Divorced — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:31:56 +0000

[...] For more tips on credit, check out my post on How To Protect Your Credit Score During Your Divorce. [...]

Comment on The Difference Between Separate and Marital Property by Small World, Big Problem: Divorces Involving Dual Citizenship - Forbes

Small World, Big Problem: Divorces Involving Dual Citizenship - Forbes — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:31:27 +0000

[...] laws in different states (for example, those governing legal separation and those concerning the distinction between separate and marital property). Throw different countries into the mix, and the challenges quickly become even more complex . . . [...]