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Dividing assets equitably in a divorce can get complicated

February 22, 2022 By Patricia Barrett

If you are facing divorce, it pays to know as much as possible about your marital assets and finances. In today's complex financial landscape, it is increasingly difficult to assess the value of marital assets in a divorce. The characteristics of assets can vary tremendously, and each family has unique needs and goals. Navigating your finances in order to work out an equitable and fair … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Planning, Uncategorized

THE TRUE COST OF A DIVORCE

June 4, 2021 By Patricia Barrett

If you are considering a divorce, you may be ecstatic, scared, relieved or miserable, depending on the circumstances and your own outlook. One thing for sure though, is that the divorce is going to cost quite a bit of money. The more your net worth, typically, the more expensive the divorce. The more attorneys are involved, the higher the cost. For the affluent, the cost is usually $50,000 to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Uncategorized

Civil service pensions and divorce

November 16, 2020 By Patricia Barrett

Civil service pensions and divorce

Retirement and pension plans can be the largest marital asset to divide in a divorce in terms of value. This is especially true in cases of long-term marriages. And equitably dividing these financial assets in a divorce can be quite complicated, depending on each couple's individual situation. For example, if one or both spouses in a divorce is a current or retired federal employee of the U.S. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Planning, Uncategorized Tagged With: civil service pensions and divorce

During COVID-19, divorcing couples turn to Early Intervention Mediation

May 19, 2020 By Patricia Barrett

During COVID-19, divorcing couples turn to Early Intervention Mediation

As we continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its grip on our nation, couples facing divorce have hit a road block as many family courts have been closed during the lockdown.  While Texas family courts are just beginning to open up electronically, cases in the queue are backing up rapidly. In addition, family law firms and staffs are still scrambling to stay operational during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Financial Planning, Uncategorized Tagged With: divorce financial planning, divorce mediation, early intervention mediation, I want a divorce, Texas divorce mediation

Finding hidden assets and debts in a divorce isn’t as spooky as you think

October 29, 2019 By Patricia Barrett

Finding hidden assets and debts in a divorce isn’t as spooky as you think

I am often asked to help divorcing individuals track down potential assets or debts of their spouses during a divorce. It can be an arduous job, sifting through piles of paper -- pouring over bank statements, credit cards bills, and tax records. In the past, I have had to rely primarily on traditional tools-of-the-trade and my own experience in order to sniff out hidden monies or debts, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Planning, Financial Planning, Uncategorized

Long-term care insurance and divorce

September 17, 2019 By Patricia Barrett

Long-term care insurance and divorce

Being financially prepared for the possibility that you could require long-term care is an important part of retirement planning. Yet, too many people hope for the best and don’t give this much thought. Our rapidly aging population, lengthening longevity and unpredictable health care costs highlight the need for long-term care insurance. So, couples getting a divorce, especially those approaching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Financial Planning Articles, Uncategorized, Women's Issues for Divorce Tagged With: divorce and health insurance, divorce and long-term care, divorce financial planning, divorce in Texas, Divorce Planning, divorce settlement

Preparing financially for divorce will help avoid costly pitfalls

August 8, 2018 By Patricia Barrett

Preparing financially for divorce will help avoid costly pitfalls

Doing your financial homework before you file for divorce can help you avoid a host of potentially costly pitfalls. Learn all you can about the divorce laws in your state and consider engaging a team of experts to get you through. The timing your divorce may also play a role in the financial outcome of your divorce. Meeting with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, such as myself, also can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Divorce Planning, Divorce Planning, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Articles, Uncategorized Tagged With: dividing pensions in divorce, divorce and insurance, divorce and retirement, divorce and tax laws, divorce finances, divorce financial planning, divorce in Texas

Hello clients, friends and colleagues! Goodbye #HurricaneHarvey!

September 6, 2017 By Patricia Barrett

Hello clients, friends and colleagues! Goodbye #HurricaneHarvey!

I hope each of you came through Hurricane Harvey unscathed, but I know many of us did not. My heart goes out to those of you whose homes, cars and property were affected or destroyed by flood waters that blanketed the greater Houston area. I am one of the fortunate ones whose home was not flooded. Yet, like many of you, my daily life is still being affected by high water in many places to the … [Read more...]

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Finding hidden assets and debts in a divorce isn’t as spooky as you think

Finding hidden assets and debts in a divorce isn’t as spooky as you think

I am often asked to help divorcing individuals track down potential assets or debts of their spouses during a divorce. It can be an arduous job, sifting through piles of paper -- pouring over bank … [Read More...]

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