Financial Issues

Learn How Divorce Can Hurt Your Credit Score from the Pros

Divorce does not make a direct impact on your credit score. But it can do so when you’re an authorized user or a joint account holder.

How Will My Family Business Be Affected By My Divorce?

A family business may not only represent an extensive investment of both money and time, but it may also be the primary source of income for a couple, and multiple other family members may also be involved in the business.

Protecting and Improving Your Credit Before, During and After Divorce

Your financial future depends on good credit scores and clean credit reports with no derogatory items. In this article, I review the steps and offer some tips for handling your credit reports, joint credit cards, and other debts, so your credit will be protected before, during, and after divorce.

Prenups and Remarriage: Should Couples Entering Remarriage Consider a Prenuptial Agreement?

While often thought of as a negative signal to the other person and a risk factor for divorce, the advantage of a prenuptial agreement is that it can protect a couple with unequal assets or if one person feels insecure about finances.

Ideas for Handling Child-Related Costs When Divorcing

Deciding how to handle child-related costs and expenses can be one of the most complicated–and contentious–parts of a divorce settlement.

Why Co-Owning the Marital Home After Divorce Is a Terrible Idea

Co-owning a home together after divorce will not resolve your marital problems; in fact, it could actually exacerbate them.

What is The Income Shares Model for Determining Child Support?

If you’re divorcing in the U.S. and have a child under 18, you are more than likely going to pay or receive child support going forward. Will it be based on the income shares model?