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Hazards of Financial Infidelity

May 1, 2006

Freya’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…

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Business Plans and Exit Strategies

February 1, 2006

 West 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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Divorcing with Debt

July 1, 2005

Freya’s Financial Facts Regarding Divorce West Coast Woman Published July 2005 Questions & Answers  Question: My Wife and I have accumulated a lot of debt during our marriage. Now that we are getting a divorce, how do we handle it?  Answer: First of all, know that you are not alone. Many of our clients tell…

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Financial Divorce Options

June 1, 2005

Freya’s Financial Facts Regarding Divorce West Coast Woman Published June 2005  Questions & Answers Question: I have been a stay at home mom during most of our marriage. Since my husband is the one that worked during our marriage and money went into a 401K account is that his money only? Answer: Financially speaking, the…

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