It is a myth to think that something as significant as a divorce will not affect your professional life. Divorce will create significant upheaval in your personal life, even if you saw it coming or it was something you sought.
Know your worth when returning to work
It’s not uncommon for a spouse to leave the workforce during a marriage. Whether it’s to take care of children, elderly family or just generally manage a household, leaving paid employment is a path many people take at some point in life.
Do property division laws apply to inherited IRA accounts?
IRA accounts have become a huge bargaining chip in divorce settlements, but what about IRAs received in an inheritance from a family member? Considering the new tax laws that go into effect in 2019, pretax funds from IRAs could be used to make up for tax deductions in a divorce settlement. Residents in California and other states have used inherited IRA accounts to satisfy property division in a divorce.
Financial priorities for women after a high asset divorce
About 46 percent of women surveyed claim they were met with staggering financial surprises when their marriage ended. Some women in California and other states were unaware of their household's net worth when going through a high asset divorce. Surprisingly, women are eager to relinquish financial responsibilities to their husbands over the course of the marriage, leaving many oblivious that they share responsibility for the marital debt.
Money problems are often the source of divorce
The rate at which American couples end their marriages has been around 50 percent for decades, and studies show most divorces result from money problems. Some believe it is impossible to have a successful marriage when money issues are at the forefront of family problems. Studies show that couples in California who have money problems during a marriage often do not communicate about finances, and the problems often end in divorce.
High asset divorce incentives to consider before 2019
Right now may be the best time for those who are well off financially to get divorced. With the upcoming changes in tax laws, it may be beneficial for wealthy clients to act fast and have their agreements signed before the end of the year. In California and elsewhere, the tax burden can shift dramatically by waiting until 2019 to pursue a high asset divorce.
Don't delete it: social media and divorce proceedings
Facebook and Instagram are public hubs for sharing the most exciting parts of your life. Photos of couples and posts about new life developments are available at the tap of a screen, making staying connected easier than ever before.
For rocker Slash, money is no object during a high asset divorce
For some, there is a burning desire to move on with their lives after a relationship ends. The desperate need to free themselves from their estranged spouse has them shelling out millions in a high asset divorce. In California, a member of a hard rock band has asked the courts to sign off on his divorce settlement that will leave his ex-wife very comfortable.
