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This article was written by Freya Robbins When it comes to divorce, every family, couple and situation is unique. What works for one couple may not be the best option for another. The beauty of using a neutral third party mediator is that they listen to and help you and your spouse talk about the options…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins The new year is just around the corner and with all the holidays wrapping up, it can be easy for you to put things off until after the holidays. But now that they’re coming to an end, it’s time to get back to reality and address some things that…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in Florida? This is a commonly asked question by both wives and husbands who are facing divorce or separation. Once the emotional decision has been made to end a relationship it becomes very much a financial transaction. It is…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Have you ever heard of a Post-Nuptial Agreement or Postnup? This term isn’t well known. A Post-Nuptial Agreement provides the couple with the opportunity to discuss and agree how monies will be handled before there can be any issue. This includes how a relationship can be affected by:…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Often the word Pre-Nuptial Agreement or Prenup being discussed before a day you dreamed about your whole life can seem scary and have a negative connotation associated with it. But that is a widely spread misconception, pre-nuptial agreements are beneficial to both parties involved in the event of…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins My attorney will present my case to the judge, but does my attorney really understand my financial situation? If you do not fully understand your financial situation to begin with, it makes sense that you might be more concerned about the outcome regarding your finances if there will…
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When Business Gets Personal | Covering Your Ass(ets) This article was written by Freya Robbins It is unlikely that you expected a dissolution of marriage after working so hard to build your business, but here you are. Now what? There may be more people in a similar situation than you know, but that probably does…
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Couples fight over a lot of different things, but nothing is more commonly the source of tension than money. Many, many divorces cite money trouble as one of the main causes. Sometimes that stems from there just not being enough of it, but there are a lot of other nuances to how couples handle their…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins One could think that there is not much important to consider about insurance. But then again, there might be much to consider, if you stop and think about how your future might be impacted. Insurance is, after all, insurance. Not to be redundant, but to remind you that…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Tax Considerations in Divorce Do you suffer from tax information avoidance? Not many of us enjoy delving into the particulars of taxes, but this knowledge could be helpful to you if you are considering divorce. This article is not meant to take the place of tax advice, so…
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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 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 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 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…
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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…
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