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This article was written by Freya Robbins Happy Father’s Day Fred! Whether you have biologically fathered children or if you have been a surrogate father for a neighbor or friend, this thank you goes to you from the children whose lives you have changed in a positive way. In these times of increased divorce, many…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins What are the major benefits of using a certified divorce financial analyst in a divorce ? Many people, both divorcing parties and attorneys struggle with where to place a CDFA in the divorce process and how to use them effectively. So here are some pointers: 1. CDFAs are…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Happy New Year to You! Out With the Old and In with the New!! Are you suffering from Holiday Hangover? Many couples feel that way after the Holidays! The holiday season typically consists of dealing with family issues, in-laws and finances that can strain your marriage. Many divorces…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Are Financial Issues in Your Marriage Leading to Divorce? We are often asked what the leading causes of divorce are, as seen from our experience. Although there is no simple answer, issues surrounding control are almost always involved. And control manifests itself most often when money is discussed.…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Question: How much should I plan on spending for my divorce? Answer: That is difficult to say without knowing the specifics involved in your divorce. The current rate for a Family Law Attorney is $250-$350 per hour. There are many other costs associated with divorce. For instance a…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins If you have not been affected by it, you are in the minority these days. The figures are staggering of the incidence of divorce in our country, our state and our own community. Over 50% of divorcing couples choose the “do it yourself approach” or pro se (self…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins When you think of going through a divorce, do your thoughts take you to a situation that is to the extreme, either feast or famine? If you find yourself on the path of divorce, you have probably heard friends or acquaintances make comments like “Oh, my ex got…
Continue ReadingPerhaps the most difficult period of divorce is the “separation period.” That is the time between when you decide to get a divorce, and the date when you are actually divorced. During this period there can be so many uncertainties about visitation with children, child support and temporary spousal support that it is easy to…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins First of all, you may be wondering what marriage mediation is? Most of us have heard of divorce mediation, which is a neutral third party that assists a couple in getting a divorce. So, the likely and correct answer is, marriage mediation is a neutral third party that…
Continue ReadingOften times when faced with divorce, we think we have lost control, but in fact, we have the opportunity to create a new healthier future. If we get honest with ourselves, usually, even the person that doesn’t want the divorce, is not totally happy in the relationship. Once we come to grips with this, we are…
Continue ReadingFreya’s Financial Facts Regarding DivorceWest Coast WomanPublished December 2006 Question’s & Answers About Finances and Divorce Question: I received an inheritance and was told by my investment advisor that I must put that money into a joint account with my spouse. We are now considering a divorce. What will happen to that money? Answer: If…
Continue ReadingFreya’s Financial Facts Regarding Divorce West Coast Woman Published November 2006 Close That Home Equity Line of Credit NOW! Many couples fall into the trap that banks unintentionally set when they arrange a home equity line of credit on their new home at the time of purchase. It all sounds very logical: open the line…
Continue ReadingFreya’s Financial Facts Regarding DivorceWest Coast WomanPublished October 2006 Questions & Answers About Divorce Question: My husband says it is over between us. He went to an attorney today. What should I do? Answer: Keep breathing. It can be an emotional event if you are faced with the reality of a divorce, but just because…
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Freya’s Financial Facts Regarding DivorceWest Coast WomanPublished September, 2006 If you have not been affected by it, you are in the minority these days. The figures are staggering of the incidence of divorce in our country, our state and our own community. Over 50% of divorcing couples choose the “do it yourself approach” or pro…
Continue ReadingThis article was written by Freya Robbins It is very easy for divorcing parties to get confused about the treatment of property division and alimony as separate issues in divorce. Divorce settlement is a 3 step process in Florida. Step 1, is division of assets. It is important to note that this is completely separate…
Continue ReadingThis article was written by Freya Robbins Are you ready to tie the knot? Are you involved in a relationship with someone new and you are wondering about your financial future and how the possibility of being a couple would affect that? It is important that the two of you discuss all aspects of your…
Continue ReadingFreya’s Financial Facts Regarding DivorceWest Coast WomanPublished July, 2006 Your House and Divorce A falling to stable housing market, (depending on who you talk to) is presenting a new set of challenges and opportunities in divorce situations. A year ago we were advising our clients to reduce real estate holdings and to not over leverage…
Continue ReadingFreya’s Financial Facts Regarding Divorce West Coast Woman Published May 2006 What are the Hazards of Financial Infidelity? Financial infidelity is the hiding or redirecting of funds during a marriage, without informing the other spouse. There are different kinds of financial infidelity. The Retaliator personality feels powerless in the financial relationship. Maybe the other spouse…
Continue ReadingFreya’s Financial Facts Regarding Divorce West Coast Woman Published April 2006 What is a Fair Divorce? At first glance, that seems to be an oxymoron. Let’s explore what we mean by “fair divorce”, “equitable distribution of assets” or “amicable settlement”. They all sound so nice, yet any of us who have been through a divorce…
Continue ReadingWest Coast Woman Published February 2006 Does Your Marriage Have a Business Plan and an Exit Strategy? Post-nuptial agreements are continuing to rise in popularity so I am going to repeat and expand upon some points made in this column earlier. First of all, financial issues are almost always at the core of a divorce.…
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