Financial
The Amicable Divorce Network : another option for low conflict divorce
By Andrew Hatherley, CDFA® Recently, I joined the Amicable Divorce Network (ADN) as a founding member for the State of Nevada. The ADN is an international network of vetted professionals committed to helping parties through the divorce process in a low conflict and efficient manner. Differing from collaborative divorce in several important ways, the organization…
Read MoreGray Divorce & Amicable Solutions with Andrew Hatherley, CDFA
Join us for this Amicable Divorce Discussion with Amicable Divorce Network member, Andrew Hatherley. Andrew is a CDFA and host of the Gray Divorce Podcast. This discussion focuses on how those divorcing over 50 will benefit from an efficient out of court process offered by Amicable Divorce Network. Andrew Hatherley is the founder and CEO…
Read MoreTracy Coenen helps you find hidden money in divorce!
Uncover your spouses’s hidden accounts and prepare financially for your new life. Even if you’ve never looked at your family’s financials before, the Divorce Money Guide empowers you to get the settlement you deserve.Tracy Coenen is a nationally recognized CPA and forensic accountant. She focuses on finding hidden money in divorce cases. Tracy’s work has…
Read MoreAvoiding Financial Blunders in Divorce: How Accountants and Financial Planners Can Provide Essential Guidance
Dividing up finances is one of the most complex parts of any divorce. Retirement accounts, properties, investments, debts, and more must be split equitably. Tax implications require analysis. Budgets need reworking to fit new single-income realities. Without expertise, critical mistakes can harm both spouses’ futures. This is especially true for couples pursuing amicable, out-of-court divorces.…
Read MoreThe Power of Confidentiality: How Mediation Protects Sensitive Information in a Divorce
Divorce is often an emotionally charged and complicated process, and this is even more true when a high level of assets is at stake. Confidentiality becomes increasingly important, not only for emotional well-being but also to protect financial assets and personal reputation. In situations like this, mediation serves as a powerful tool to maintain dignity,…
Read MoreSeven Reasons Why Attorneys Choose to Work with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Presented by Michael Bean, CPA, CDFA and Divorce Sense, LLC Finds the Money A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA ) helps you gather, track and analyze all financial data, including every aspect of each type of retirement plan. A CDFA helps find hidden or “forgotten” marital assets. Crafts Property Division Scenarios A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst works with you to craft a…
Read MoreWhat is a Certified Divorce Lending Professional and why they are ESSENTIAL to the divorce process.
A Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) is an essential member of your divorce team. If you are looking at whether or not you can keep the marital home, a CDLP can help you with your options by taking into consideration child support, alimony and equitable division. Join this conversation with Jody Bruns, founder of the…
Read MoreWhy you should NOT DIY your Divorce
The success of a DIY divorce largely depends on the complexity of the case, the ability of the couple to work together and communicate effectively, and the accuracy of the information and documentation provided. Couples who have simple divorce with no assets or minor children are more likely to successfully use a DIY divorce solution…
Read MoreTax considerations relating to divorce
By Hirsch Serman, MBA, CPA, CDFA Divorcing and divorced families can add a layer of complexity when filing their tax returns. Below outlines some of the major items to consider and/or are often overlooked when working with someone going through a divorce or after the divorce is finalized. Picking the right filing status If you…
Read MoreRoadblocks to the Mortgage you Need?
Can you Overcome Financing Roadblocks to the Mortgage you Want? Lapses in employment. Lack of consistent support. Many roadblocks exist between a party going through a divorce and mortgage success. Join an Amicable Divorce Discussion with Tami Wollensak, Certified Divorce Lending Professional and Chicago Amicable Ambassador to learn how to overcome these roadblocks in your…
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