Financial Planning

When ‘silent divorces’ lead to costly splits

Silent divorces can quietly drive up financial stakes. Delays, hidden assets, and lack of formal separation can turn emotional...

My MoneySense

Aimee Schalles on confronting your marriage’s hard questions early

The co-founder of online prenuptial agreement startup Jointly talks about leaving Big Law, tracking spending as a system, and...

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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...

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How real estate is taxed during a separation or divorce

A couple owned two properties, and each person is taking one as part of their separation. What are the...

Life Insurance

Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected

If you’re going through a divorce, you have many financial decisions to make, including how to update your life...

Mortgages

What happens to your mortgage after a divorce?

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Are spousal and child support payments taxable?

Spousal and child support payments are taxed differently. And lump-sum payments may come with their own tax implications.

Financial Planning

How to make better financial decisions—without regret—in a crisis

What is a decision crisis? How do you know if you’re in one, and what do you do next?...

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How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?