by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, “marriage, motherhood and homemaking” was considered a practical answer to the dilemma of long-term financial security. Lots of things have changed for better or worse. In the plus column: higher education, greater job...
by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Perhaps you are newly divorced or are going to be filing your tax return without your spouse for the first time this year. Failure to plan ahead can result in an unexpected tax liability. However, with proper planning, you may find yourself in the fortunate position...
by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the most complex questions in litigation or mediation is, “Should I try to keep the house?” This calculation requires accurate financial analysis prior to negotiation to evaluate whether (or not) it’s a worthwhile want. Because the marital home is such an...
by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Each tax season in my work as a CFP, I have the unpleasant task of informing a recent divorcee that they have an unexpected and substantial tax liability. It’s a curious phenomenon that during tax preparation, the spousal support payor rarely forgets the deduction and...
by RitaEster | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
In most marriages, it is not unusual for one spouse to have a more “hands-on” role or a better understanding of the marital finances. For a variety of reasons (fear, control, stereotypical gender roles), the spouse who is less focused on “how the money works” may not...
