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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 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…
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…
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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 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 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.…
Continue ReadingFreya’s Financial Facts Regarding Divorce January 2006 Happy New Year! We hope this is a year for progress and good health; physically, emotionally and financially. If a possible divorce is ahead of you in the New Year, there is much to think about. It can be draining financially and emotionally but should not be devastating.…
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