Money & divorce : the essential roadmap to mastering financial decisions

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Law Library — 3rd Floor Collection (3rd floor)

Call Number
HQ814 .V37 2017
Status
Available

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Summary

Most people head straight into divorce without preparing themselves for the journey that lies ahead. Whether or not the divorce is of your choosing, you need the necessary guidance and useful information. Financial planning for the future is an essential part of every divorce settlement. Separating couples often face a significant financial transformation. The bottom line is that two households must now survive on the dollars that formerly supported one. Transition is a critical time when you need the most help to understand the pros and cons of your financial options, how to set priorities, and when to reach a settlement with confidence.Money and Divorce: The Essential Roadmap to Mastering Financial Decisions will help you make informed and intelligent choices concerning financial issues in divorce. The book explains the fundamentals--illustrating how to set goals, deal with finances, navigate the legal process, and protect against unforeseen events.

Contents

  • Preface p. v
  • About the Author p. vii
  • Chapter 1 How This Book Can Help You: Your Financial Guide to Divorce p. 1
  • Chapter 2 The First Steps: What You Should Consider When Contemplating Divorce p. 9
  • Chapter 3 You Have Decided to Divorce, Now What? An Outline of the Divorce Process p. 25
  • Chapter 4 Preparoing for Your Financial Divorce p. 41
  • Chapter 5 The Financial Phases of Divorce p. 53
  • Chapter 6 What If I Don't Know ...? How Do I ...? The Unknowns That Keep You Awake at Night p. 83
  • Chapter 7 Splitting Up Your Property: The Balancing Act p. 95
  • Chapter 8 Financial Investments: What Are They? p. 105
  • Chapter 9 Retirement Assets: What Makes Them Special p. 121
  • Chapter 10 What Is a Contingent Interest in the Marital Estate? p. 135
  • Chapter 11 Real Property and Your House: Sell It, Keep It, or Transfer It? p. 145
  • Chapter 12 Child Support p. 167
  • Chapter 13 Spousal Support, Also Known as Alimony p. 179
  • Chapter 14 Debt, Credit, and Credit Worthiness: How to Protect Your Credit p. 199
  • Chapter 15 Divorce and Children with Special Needs p. 213
  • Chapter 16 College: The Effects of Divorce on College Financing and Financial Aid p. 225
  • Chapter 17 Taxes and Divorce p. 233
  • Chapter 18 Getting to "Yes": Negotiating a Settlement p. 245
  • Chapter 19 The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Your Financial Situation after Divorce p. 253
  • Glossary p. 265
  • Index p. 285

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