Maintenance payments stop upon the payer’s death. A simple way to protect future payments is to have the divorce decree stipulate that life insurance be carried on the life of the payer to replace maintenance in the event of the payer’s death. It’s recommend that […]
In the course of discovery (sharing documents and financial information with the opposing side), occasionally there is reason to believe information is purposely being hidden or withheld. The following (partial) list of items to research may assist in determining the whereabouts of hidden assets or […]
A few states place monetary value on degrees such as a medical degree, a dental degree, or a law degree. That’s not the case in Colorado, so the value of a degree needs to be evaluated in a different way. Some corporate employees have many […]
Before the Tax Relief Act 1997 (TRA ’97), if one spouse left the house two years before the divorce was final, they lost their ability to roll forward their capital gain. In cases where there is significant capital gain in the family home, TRA ’97 […]
Here are some of the most common concerns of the older divorcing client: Limited Income—Many couples stay married because it’s just not financially feasible to split up and have two separate households. And in cases where the clients do want to divorce, figuring how to […]
One of the most often missed topics in divorce planning is basis. Whether we’re talking about the house, stocks or other real estate, knowing the basis is a must when taking on the task of separating property. Consider the following case study. Kris and Brian […]
Normally, distributions made before the participant attains age 59 ½ are called “early distributions,” and are subject to a 10% penalty tax. The tax does not apply to early distributions upon death, disability, annuity payments for the life expectancy of the individual, or distributions made […]
Occasionally we are involved in a divorce case with an individual or couple who is already receiving Social Security benefits. It is important to consider the affect of spousal support payments on these benefits during your divorce financial planning. Social Security Retirement benefits are entitlement […]