by louf | Dec 10, 2018 | Divorce
What is vesting? Vesting gives an employee rights to employer-provided assets over time, which gives the employee an incentive to perform well and remain with the company. The vesting schedule set up by the company determines when the employee acquires full ownership...
by louf | Dec 3, 2018 | Divorce
Your divorce is finalized, and the financial settlement is clear(ish). How do you take control of your new-found financial independence? The first item on our Post Divorce Financial Checklist is “Interview and retain the services of a financial planner.”...
by louf | Nov 25, 2018 | Divorce
You determine your tax filing status based on your marital status on the last day of the tax year, which is December 31st for most individuals. You are considered divorced if you took status as a single individual before December 31st of a given tax year. ...
by louf | Oct 21, 2018 | Divorce
When are Temporary Orders Used? Divorce is not a fast process. It is a legal, emotional and financial process often lasting years from the date a petition for dissolution is filed. Because of the often long periods of time passing between petition and judgment...
by louf | Oct 14, 2018 | Divorce
Financial discovery is a process, not an event; it is the fact finding/document gathering part of the divorce process. It can be time-consuming and possibly the most expensive part of a divorce, particularly for a wealthy family, and requires ongoing document requests...