Beneficiary Designation Post-Divorce: Watch Your Timing

Beneficiary Designation Post-Divorce: Watch Your Timing

Many people will negotiate the date on which they will take status as single individuals for tax or other purposes. Waiting until January 1st of the year following the separation may be mandated by state-instituted waiting periods, income tax planning, insurance...
Should You be the One Who Moves After Your Divorce?

Should You be the One Who Moves After Your Divorce?

This piece was provided by Joyce Fine, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Divorce Coach, Collaborative Divorce Facilitator in Denver, CO. Dr Fine specializes in psychotherapy with adults, couples, and families, provides psychological evaluations, and works...
Does Spousal Support Affect Social Security Benefits?

Does Spousal Support Affect Social Security Benefits?

With the increase in “gray divorce,” we are sometimes involved in cases with an individual or couple who is already receiving Social Security benefits. These benefits are also an important consideration when someone is receiving need-based Supplemental Security Income...