Will my ex- get the money I inherited?
Money that you—or he—inherit is automatically classified as “separate” property. So is money that’s awarded to you from a lawsuit. So what’s yours is yours, and what’s his is his. Simple, right? Nope.
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“Can you take all these numbers off my plate for me?”
Divorcing women typically approach me with what you might call the Three Big Questions: What do we have? What do we owe? How much will I get?
Read MoreDivorce is just the beginning…
Well, that certainly sounds ominous, doesn’t it? “Divorce is just the beginning.” Of what? Something better? Something worse? It could, actually be either. It’s a choice. And it’s up to you.
Read More“What do you charge to handle my divorce?”
What do I charge for my services to help you navigate the financial side of divorce? How much will it cost you to get a pro?
Read More“But the bank account is in his name!”
But the bank account is in his name! I hear this from divorcing women all the time, who feel not only powerless, but penniless. Good news: The mere title of the account means nothing in the eyes of Arizona divorce law. His name might be atop the bank account. But if you were married, it’s community property. Half of that is yours.
Read MorePlan for peace of mind
Plan for peace of mind: Because “what you can afford” needs to be defined. And defining it means “creating a plan.” Which is why the financial plan that I create with you is not carved in stone. We’ll revisit it, and update it, regularly, especially when you reach various financial milestones in your life. Don’t hope-and-pray.
Read MoreWhat are your options for stock options?
Executive compensation is complicated. When you’re divorcing from a man who’s been an executive, and is compensated accordingly, you really need a financial pro on your side. That would be me.
Read MoreNPD redux
I recently wrote an entire article about men with narcissistic personality disorder or NPD.
Read MoreWhy don’t I just accept my husband’s proposed settlement?
Divorce drags on for months, sometimes years, in Arizona. And there inevitably comes a time when the woman is just so worn down, so exasperated, so ready to move on, that she’ll simply cave and accept whatever her soon-to-be-ex is putting on the table.
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You hate numbers. I love them.
As a family-law attorney, you’re great at—and passionate about—what you do. Ditto for me. I’m a numbers nerd. Specifically, I’m a CPA, a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional.
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