The Social Security Fairness Act: What It Means for Divorce Settlements The recent passage of the Social Security Fairness Act has introduced significant changes that directly impact pensions, spousal support, and divorce settlements. For divorcing couples and the professionals assisting them, understanding these updates is crucial to ensuring equitable financial outcomes. The elimination of the…
When it comes to dividing assets during a divorce, executive compensation can be one of the most complex and misunderstood areas. High-level executives often receive compensation packages that extend beyond a traditional salary, and understanding the nuances of these benefits is crucial for equitable asset division. What is Executive Compensation? Executive compensation refers to the…
Divorce can introduce a wide range of financial questions and challenges, each with unique considerations. For individuals or attorneys needing specific financial calculations—without a full financial planning service—Alternative Divorce Solutions offers a la carte financial calculations tailored to address individual needs. From precise asset valuations to separate property tracing, these targeted services allow clients to…
When going through a divorce, especially one involving litigation, the legal and financial complexities can be overwhelming. At Alternative Divorce Solutions, we provide specialized financial advocacy to support both individuals and their attorneys through the financial intricacies of divorce. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), our role is to focus on the financial well-being…
Divorce can be an emotionally painful process—and it can have financial repercussions that affect you for the rest of your life. Decisions made about dividing assets, retirement plans and spousal support can be complex and have long-term impacts. While attorneys help navigate people through the legal aspects of divorce, and family, friends and therapists provide…
A financial advocate looks out for your best financial interests. Because divorce involves making financial decisions about asset division, spousal support and child custody, it’s helpful to have a financial expert looking out for your interests. A divorce financial specialist can make the complicated financial issues easier to understand, so you feel more confident about…
It is not uncommon for couples to reach an impasse in divorce settlement negotiations. Even if you and your spouse are on good terms at the point of negotiations, there are bound to be disagreements and even moments when it feels like you cannot move forward with both parties on board. Luckily, there are strategies…
How To Ensure a Fair Settlement in Your Divorce Divorce can be stressful for a number of reasons, one of which is the worry that you may have nothing left at the end of it. For this reason, a major concern for most people going through a divorce is how to ensure a fair settlement….
There are three main methods of divorce that are typically utilized by couples: Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, and Litigation. We’ll dive into each one below, and by the time you’ve finished this short read, you’ll better understand which route could work best for you. Perhaps you’ve spent some time researching what you should do first when…
Mediation can be an ideal way for a couple that is parting ways to work through unanswered questions outside of a courtroom. Who exactly attends a divorce mediation? First, we’ll provide a brief overview of the process to help you better understand why. What Exactly is a Divorce Mediation? In most cases, the divorcing couple…