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Divorce can be very tumultuous.  You will go through a variety of emotions during the divorce process: sadness, anger, frustration and even relief when the whole process is complete.  The process can be speedy, but it tends to be long and drawn out.  Once the divorce is officially final and has the court's seal on it, it may not actually be done.  Before you end up in the position where you need to rely on your ex for assistance down the road, make sure you have all the loose ends tied up. [Read More]

With more than 40% of marriages ending in divorce, you already know that the process is not an uncommon one. Still, people make mistakes every day. Divorce is hard, whether it is a surprise or you have been separated for years. Why make the process more difficult than it needs to be by making error after error? These dos and don'ts will help guide you down the right path as you struggle through the process. [Read More]

Summer is a time to relax and have fun, not a time to get into a fight with your ex over child custody. Little details regarding summer vacation need to be worked out with your ex before the vacation plans are set in stone. Here are five tips to help make your summer vacation plans go smoothly and without a child custody battle: 1. Set and Stick to a Vacation Schedule. [Read More]

Inheriting an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is not easy if you aren't the spouse of the deceased person. The actual inheritance is not difficult, but there are legal hurdles, requirements and rules that you have to follow. Failure to follow these regulations may attract potential tax penalties and even delay your receipt of the funds. For example, you: Need to be Careful with Year of Death Distribution There is a minimum amount of money, known as the required minimum distribution (RMD), which every account holder above the age of 70½ is supposed to take out every year. [Read More]