by Cristi McMurdie | Dec 15, 2021 | Divorce, Finances
Most people want to join their lives when they get married and never gave a second thought to what belonged to whom on your wedding day. All the gifts you receive on your wedding day are intended for both of you and nobody thinks anything more about it. Most likely,...
by Cristi McMurdie | Nov 29, 2021 | Divorce, Finances, Mediation
No one gets married with the expectation of getting divorced someday. Regrettably, though, divorce rates are expected to continue climbing and it important to plan in advance if you can. Divorce affects all areas of your life, including your financial health, and can...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jul 28, 2021 | Divorce, Finances
Divorce is often more crippling, both emotionally and financially than people realize at the onset. In fact, it may take years to see the full impact to you and your family and your estate. Because it is such a delicate time, often people “die on their sword” fighting...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 28, 2021 | Divorce, Finances
The divorce rate among people over the age of 50 has been increasing significantly. The divorce rate for people over 65 has spiked upward even more dramatically. Between 1990 to 2015, the divorce rate among people over the age 50 doubled, according to Pew Research...
by Cristi McMurdie | Apr 28, 2021 | Child Support, Divorce, Finances
Once you are divorced, we have found that people continue to have many major life changes for two to three years. It is very common to change homes, jobs, relationships and of course, all of that effects your financial life. In fact, all these events can mean that...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 23, 2020 | Divorce, Finances
Divorce causes personal stress on multiple many levels, with shattered dreams, personal bitterness and innocent children caught in the crossfire. But beyond the personal pain and distress of separation is the negative financial impacts of divorce that can last long...
