Can a Spouse Change the Beneficiary on Insurance and Retirement Accounts?
Another question people have asked during our Raleigh divorce workshop: Can my spouse change the beneficiary on his IRA or retirement plan without telling me?
Does an IRA Become Joint Property?
During our divorce workshops each month, we receive a lot of questions about IRAs and 401(k) accounts. For example, one attendee recently asked “does an IRA become joint property?”
What Happens to an Inheritance During a Divorce
If you have inherited a large sum of money from a relative or friend, you might feel even more concerned about the division: will you have to share that inheritance with your soon-to-be-ex spouse? Whether you have to split that money depends on a few things.
Pitfalls to Avoid When Dividing Up Retirement Assets
s you and your partner divorce, you’ll be dividing up debts and assets. Retirement assets usually cause the most confusion.
Unemployed Women Can’t Expect Alimony
Women who have stayed at home for the past several years are often concerned about their futures. But unemployed women may not be able to rely on alimony for support.
Sell or Stay: The Pros and Cons of Splitting the House After Divorce
Splitting the house not just one of the biggest divorce discussions, but one of the biggest arguments.
6 Steps to Learn to Pay Bills After Divorce
Whether you are male or female, after divorce you are no longer splitting responsibilities with someone else. Here are six steps to get started on one part of your new life — paying the bills.
How Do I Gather Up All the Paperwork?
Gathering up the paperwork and information you need for divorce can be difficult, especially if you don’t manage those documents and accounts.
Reverse Mortgage: One Way To Buy a Home after a Gray Divorce
Buying a new home after a divorce can be a financial challenge. For those 62 and older, there is a way: a reverse mortgage.
Divorce Questions: Can I Buy a New Home
After divorce, one of the most frequently asked questions is about the house. Can I keep it? What about my credit? And also, can I buy a new house?