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What I Wish I Would Have Known Before Divorce...
Could have, should have, and would have....I hate having to say those words. Could I have handled that situation differently? Why didn't I think of that? Ahhh the regrets....When it comes to getting a...
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Divorced this Year-How Will You File Your Taxes?
April15th is closer than you think and soon it will be time to prepare your taxes. If you separated from your spouse, or filed for or finalized your divorce there are a few things you need to be aware...
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Staying Together for your Finances
Desperate times call for desperate measures--like living with your ex because you can't afford not to. Today's economy has taken its toll on the best of us, leaving some couples unable to physically...
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Your Questions about Spousal Support-Answered...
Spousal support, a.k.a. alimony is defined by divorce.com as, "Money that is traditionally paid to the lower income spouse to help out with their cost of living, also referred to as spousal support,...
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My Son's Father, My Ex... Yes, I Pray For Him
I still pray for my son's father ever so often. Here's why... I've read so many articles and statistics about how parental discord and separation affects a child. To me, the news was not good. One...
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Should You Live With Your Ex?
It was almost six years ago to the day that I asked my ex husband for a divorce. I think we both knew the time was coming, and I had done my homework, planning all the details of my departure. I had...
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The Other D-Word
Debt. As you face the many challenges after a divorce you may be left with this four letter word. Many of us are panic stricken and think we have to file for bankruptcy to get out of it. Debt may have...
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Divorce Your Debt
The other day, I was talking to a friend who is currently going through a divorce. She was giddy with relief that her ex had reluctantly agreed to take over the enormous soul-sucking SUV payment. She...
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Maybe you don’t have to hire a divorce lawyer!
So it's official - you're getting a divorce. I've been there so I can attest that it's certainly one of the more stressful situations you will face in life. A lot of the stress comes from selecting...
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Getting a Handle on Your Finances after Divorce
As you start your new life as a single you want to have a clean slate, emotionally and financially. Hopefully your divorce settlement left you with enough funds and assets to establish a home for...
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Drowning in Your Marital Home
I recently had lunch with a friend who has filed for divorce and is struggling with what to do with their marital home. Their situation is like many today who are faced with selling the marital home...
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly...Your Credit after Divorce
As a certified credit counselor I hear from people everyday struggling with post-divorce debt and subsequently tarnished credit. Most people haven't the slightest idea where to find help or the answers...
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Are you still responsible? Debt after divorce
You have a divorce agreement, it clearly states you are responsible for three of your joint credit card accounts and your ex is responsible for the other three, case closed, right? Unfortunately, this...
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Co-Parenting with a Special Needs Child
In my post, "The Day I Became a Divorced, Special Needs Parent" I revealed something about our family that I am still having a hard time coming to grips with, my son is a Type 1 Diabetic. While...
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Kids and Money – What Message Are You Sending?
Over the summer I wrote a guest post for Post Divorce Chronicles entitled, Kids and Money – What Message Are You Sending? Here is a brief excerpt from the post:"As a single parent who has been through...
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The “Sticking” Budget
Every aspect of divorce is difficult no matter how you look at it, especially when it comes to your finances. Let's face the facts:You have gone from two incomes to one.You are no longer "splitting"...
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Healthy & Wealthy After Divorce
Breakups are often the catalyst for change; a new you and new goals for your future. Unfortunately, we often use every excuse in the book to keep us from reaching those goals. Now is the time to take a...
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When One Child Is More Than Enough
One day while I was at the beauty salon getting all dolled up, my Hair Dresser inquired about Aiden. She's met him on several different occasions and simply adores his spunky personality. So much so...
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From Divorce' to Millionaire: Are You on Track?
Divorce takes its toll in many ways; financially speaking a divorce can be devastating and it's important to make your financial health a priority. Many things will be changing with your finances as...
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Look at the Big Picture and be Thankful
It can be difficult to be thankful when your world is turned upside down. For many of us this year has been a difficult one, myself included. I'm not looking for pity, but over the course of a year I...
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7 Things Divorce Has Taught me About Money
Going through a divorce teaches you many life lessons. Following a divorce support blog helps. For instance I learned that, I am okay on my own, being me is more important then being something I am...
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Financial Discipline for You & Your Kids
As a divorced, single mom discipline for my son falls on me 99% of the time. Sometimes that means punishment; taking away TV and video games, or having him complete tasks he does not enjoy, such as...
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Taxes after Divorce: A New Set of Rules
Let's face it when you are going through a divorce you are not thinking about Uncle Sam, he isn't even on the radar. However, when things settle down it's important for you to take some time to...
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A Reorganization of Your Finances
Spring is upon us and I feel the urge to purge, excess clutter that is. The same can be done with your finances. After facing a divorce it can be tough to look at the mountains of paperwork and files...
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do—Don’t Let Debt Make it Worse
Marriage is complicated. There are so many things that tie you and your partner together when you are married; assets, insurance, and yes debt. As a married couple your finances in most cases become...
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