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Filing Taxes After Divorce: Tax Tips and Deductions for 2025

Divorce Could these overlooked tax breaks after divorce save you money?

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  Wives Who Make More Than Their Husbands Should Take Note

  Divorce When wives make more than their husbands, the husbands are more likely to cheat, and the couples are more likely to face divorce. Two divorce experts weigh in on why.

  By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Last updated 9 February 23

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  What Older Adults Should Know about Getting Divorced and (Maybe) Remarried

  Divorce Gray divorce is on the rise, and couples parting ways at this stage of life should know there are important financial and estate planning issues to consider.

  By Tonya Graser Smith, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law Last updated 21 October 22

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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.

  By Tonya Graser Smith, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law Last updated 21 October 22

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  6 Ways Your Lawyer (and You) Can Screw Up Your Family Law Case

  Divorce Nothing hits closer to home than divorce and child custody cases. When lawyers get involved, things can go horribly wrong if you make these six common mistakes.

  By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published 2 July 22

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  What If Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Had a Premarital Agreement?

  Divorce Oh, the gritty details we’re learning from the latest court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. This unfortunate airing of dirty laundry may have been avoided with a prenup. Should you think about getting one yourself?

  By John M. Goralka Published 2 May 22

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  5 Critical Steps to Help Women Financially Prepare for Divorce

  Divorce Take control of your financial life by taking these steps as early as possible in the divorce process. You’ll be glad you did.

  By Renora L. Nelson Published 1 May 22

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  Emerging Financially Healthy After a Gray Divorce

  Divorce Divorce is hard, but a divorce later in life presents a unique set of challenges. A financial planner shares what to consider as you plan for – and eventually embrace – your next act.

  By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ Published 25 March 22

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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.

  By Tonya Graser Smith, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law Published 9 March 22

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  What Women Should Know about Post-Divorce Tax Planning

  Divorce Divorce brings many changes, especially when it comes to finances. Here’s a roundup of some critical tax issues to consider.

  By Dawn Doebler, MBA, CPA, CFP, CDFA Published 10 February 22

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