I often get the question, "can retirement money be garnished to pay for child support?". They absolutely can be used to pay for child support arrears. In fact, there are a number of ways retirement funds can be garnished to pay for child support arrears. Defined Contribution Plans An IRA can be
Can You Divorce-Proof Your Business?
Have you ever heard the term "divorce-proof your business?" What does that even mean? Attorneys know that “divorce-proofing” a business means minimizing the negative impacts of an owner or employee being less than productive as a result of a family law matter. This could be a divorce, a custody
The After Divorce Checklist
Just divorced? Guess what? You’re not quite finished yet. While you move your life forward after divorce, you must consider that the devil is in all of the details. Here is a non-comprehensive checklist of what you may need to take care of after divorce: Divide all tangible personal
Bouncing Back from Divorce
The emotions of divorce - and bouncing back from divorce - are many. Pain, anger, sadness. Relief, joy, happiness. How we respond to divorce—or being divorced—helps to define us as human beings. Will we be angry? Will we stay angry? Will that anger overshadow our capacity for future love? Will we
Should Divorcing Couples Use A Financial Analyst?
If you are initiating the divorce process, you will soon gain a new best friend: Google. You may want to search for the following topics: How do I find a divorce attorney? Can I get custody? How about alimony? Child support? How do I start the divorce process? Should we use a
10 Concerns at the Beginning of the Divorce Process
The divorce process often begins with A, an act that makes continuing the marriage impossible or, B, a long period of planning. When you get blindsided with a divorce, many questions quickly arise. Here are just 10 of them. My spouse just walked out. I understand I need a "legal separation." How
Divorce & The Deceitful Spouse
Going through a divorce process can be very stressful especially if the divorce is led by lies during the relationship. Often times the divorce process is very time-consuming which can cause added stress and the individuals in the case can start exhibiting behaviors not typical to their
Divorce Tips For Non-Divorce Attorneys
When faced with a question about divorce or family law, people often turn to an attorney they know personally. The problem is that there are few attorneys well-versed in family law. Typically, the best thing a non-divorce attorney can do in this situation is refer the individual to an experienced
