Divorce

Tax-filing season is upon us, and for some this may come with the anticipation of awaiting tax refunds, but for a couple amid a divorce, tax season may require additional thought and planning. New tax law changes have had a profound impact on how separated and divorced couples face their taxes in

Deciding to end your marriage can be difficult and the process that follows is stressful and emotionally exhausting. Although it may be easy to overlook, it is important to review your estate plan as soon as possible to ensure that you are protected against unintended consequences following your divorce. Estate planning can

SFLG’s Debra Schoenberg offers Advisor Perspectives insight on how The Pandemic Has Exposed the Gap in Women’s Financial Needs. “…in the COVID-19 era, there are additional financial considerations that need to be addressed during a divorce process, as women are taking more breaks from their careers. I have seen that there is a

High-conflict divorce is not only painful for sparring spouses it can cause emotional consequences if there are children involved. A study published in Child Development found that conflict between divorced or separating parents is linked to an increased risk for children developing mental health problems. Researchers found a connection between parental conflict and higher

As we endure a global pandemic, the past year has been hard on all relationships but if you’ve recently gone through a divorce, Valentine’s Day may trigger a flood of negative feelings. The celebration of romantic love can be a painful reminder of the loss of a marriage and the loneliness that

COVID-19 has put enormous strain on all our relationships including marriages and domestic partnerships. The pressure of the pandemic has caused many couples to reevaluate their long-term relationships and part ways. While divorce is a fairly straightforward solution for unhappily married couples, fewer Millennials have opted to tie the knot which can

Divorce is difficult enough when dealing with the emotional side of it, and if you are a business owner, figuring out how your business will be treated in your divorce can add an extra layer of complication. It can be upsetting to think about losing a business that you have built over the years, and there are precautions

January has unofficially earned a reputation as “Divorce Month” because, in the first few weeks of the new year, divorce attorneys see an uptick in divorce filings. Legal experts believe the holidays play a huge role in deciding whether to finally file for divorce in the New Year, as many, especially those

COVID-19 has triggered a major recession exposing the many inequities in our society. Millions of Americans have filed for unemployment and are struggling to keep a roof over their head while in some parts of the country, the housing market is heating up and home prices are on the rise. If you are

The holidays following a divorce can be difficult enough, but this year, the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing a new set of challenges for recent divorcees. Stay-at-home orders are being established across some states as cases continue to increase by the day, and with Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa around the corner, families who