You can save a lot of money on attorney fees if you are organized and provide your divorce attorney with concise and complete information. Here are some tips on how to prepare for your first meeting with divorce attorney. Be prepared to discuss your marital problems with your divorce attorney but keep it concise and honest. […]
The Internal Revenue Service released a memorandum in 2009, clarifying the rules governing non-custodial parent’s ability to claim a dependency exemption for their child. Previously, the Service allowed a non-custodial parent to claim an exemption for a child if the custodial parent signed a written declaration releasing claim to the exemption and the non-custodial parent attached […]
Are you planning to divorce in 2017? Take a look at our recommendations for 6 Financial Steps to Preparing for Divorce in 2017. 1. Keep an eye on the mail-box. Every financial document that hits your mailbox in the month of January is worth your time. You should gather Bank and Brokerage account statements showing […]
What is skimming? Skimming from marital bank accounts is the process of slowly transferring marital assets from joint accounts to a secret account in the name of one person. This version of financial infidelity may be considered outright theft and often requires the assistance of an unrelated third party. Here’s an example of financial infidelity: […]
How do I catch financial infidelity? 1. Ask for online access to credit and bank accounts. Download full statements for a representative period of time. We suggest at least six months. If online access is not available, get statements from the mail. Make copies for yourself, preferably electronic copies by scanning. 2. Review transactions and note: […]
