Latest articles by Tonya Graser Smith, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
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Financial Independence After Divorce: You Can Go Your Own Way
Divorce Imagining life after divorce can be a fraught – especially when it comes to finances. Don’t let money worries derail the new life you’re building. Financial independence can be achieved easier than you might think.
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Uncoupling, Kids and Paying for College
Divorce Don’t let your divorce derail your child’s higher education. Follow these suggestions to negotiate a fair plan for you and your ex to work together to keep your student on track.
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Parenting Lessons I’m Learning as My Son Learns About Money
personal finance What makes a kid spoiled? How should allowances be handled? What is “good” debt? These are all issues that can be a ball to explore together, as one family law specialist discovered.
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Good News for the Newly Divorced: 4 Ways to Achieve Financial Independence Now
Divorce You’ve got a fresh start, so make lemonade out of lemons with these helpful financial tips.
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4 ‘Hidden’ Assets You’ll Need to Account for in Divorce
Divorce Untangling family finances during divorce can take some digging. Your spouse may have assets that aren’t top of mind (restricted stock or Bitcoin, anyone?), and they might be tough to value or split up.
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Thinking of Divorce? Before You Split, You Could Try This 1 Thing Instead
Divorce A postnuptial agreement, or post-nup for short, could help you prepare for the future as you try to smooth things out. If things don’t work out, then you’ll be ready. Post-nups can even be helpful for happily married couples, in some cases.
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5 Ways to Survive Divorce, Emotionally and Financially
personal finance Set yourself up to thrive during this difficult time with these five tips.
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Thinking About Divorce? 5 Steps to Save Time, Money
retirement You’re on the verge of calling it quits. But before you do, consider taking these practical steps ASAP. They could make the process go more smoothly and save you on attorney fees as well.
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Struggling to Pay Child Support or Alimony Due to Coronavirus? Some Tips to Help
retirement If you are suffering financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, don't wait. Take action ASAP. Here's where to start and what to do until your income bounces back.
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How Do You 'Win' at Divorce? Stay Out of Court
retirement The best way to recover financially from divorce is to go about it the right way from the outset. Here's how collaborative divorce works and the wide-ranging benefits it offers.
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