To say divorce is stressful is an understatement. It may feel like you barely have the time or energy to focus on the divorce, much less your professional life. In a divorce study, about 44% of people claimed that divorce negatively impacted their careers. While your...
Divorce
How should you approach the topic of divorce with your children?
When you and your partner choose to divorce, your kids quickly become the number one priority to tell. However, despite the importance of the discussion, it can be difficult to know how to start the conversation. Divorce is difficult and often traumatic for all...
How can you protect your credit prior to a divorce?
Your finances play a significant role in your divorce. After all, your income and assets can change significantly following the breakup. You may not know that your credit score can also take a hit during divorce proceedings. Following a divorce, your credit score is...
Helping your kids adjust to life changes after a divorce
Divorce can ultimately lead to a healthier situation for some families. However, a divorce also comes along with many changes to schedules, living situations and family dynamics which your children may find overwhelming. Finding a new normal for your family means...
How can I set up my post-divorce finances?
The task of separating your finances from your spouse in your divorce may seem daunting to you. While your divorce might not be putting you in a good place emotionally, it is important to think clearly and take the right steps to create a strong financial foundation...
The benefits of being the first to file for divorce
If you and your spouse have discussed the possibility of divorce, you might wonder if filing first affords you any benefits in the process. There are some benefits for the petitioner in a divorce. Understand the advantages of filing for divorce first so you know if it...
3 reasons to have a financial advisor on your divorce team
A Florida divorce is undoubtedly going to have an impact on your financial future. However, you have at least some degree of control over how much it does so. By carefully considering retirement and other aspects of your financial future while your divorce is ongoing,...
Can a divorce destroy your credit score?
If you are like many Americans, you keep close tabs on your credit score. After all, your credit score matters when you apply for loans, rent an apartment and even compete for certain jobs. According to Experian, one of the major credit bureaus, a good credit score is...
Do you know what to include in a parenting plan?
Florida courts require you and your spouse to enter into a parenting plan before granting your divorce. The document is the basis for how you want to raise your children in separate households. There are some elements the court requires you to account for in your...
What should you do with your finances after divorce?
Divorce can completely change the dynamic of your financial planning. You will need to readjust your goals and realign your budget to reflect the changes in your personal life. Failing to make immediate changes could have detrimental consequences that put you into a...