Posts by Shawn Leamon
The Financial Challenges of Debt and Divorce: 28 Experts Respond
Debt.com recently asked Shawn Leamon and 27 other financial and divorce experts what they think the most significant challenges are in divorce and how to overcome them. Here are Shawn’s top 3 insights for couples going through divorce: Understanding Their Financial Picture: Many times, one spouse does not have a clear understanding of their finances.…
Read MoreEP 211: Guide to Handling Debt in Divorce
Visit us at divorceandyourmoney.com for the #1 divorce resources in the USA and get personalized help. Learn about coaching services here. In this episode, I want to focus on discussing the ins and outs of debt. It’s a very controversial, and frustrating, and challenging issue that can pop up during divorce. I haven’t covered it…
Read MoreEP 210: How to Keep Separate Property Separate (and Know if Separate property is Actually Marital)
Visit us at divorceandyourmoney.com for the #1 divorce resources in the USA and get personalized help. Learn about coaching services here. One of the challenges in divorce is making sure that separate property stays separate. And it could be the case that you’re trying to prove what’s being claimed as separate property is actually marital…
Read MoreA Guide to Alimony in Wisconsin
Alimony is also known аѕ spousal maintenance іn Wisconsin. Onе spouse makes payments to thе оthеr, in order to hеlр lеѕѕеn thе financial hаrdѕhір thаt often ассоmраnіеѕ dіvоrсе. Eіthеr spouse mау request maintenance frоm thе оthеr, regardless оf the way thе marriage ended. A соurt does not always need to be involved іn the рrосеѕѕ.…
Read MoreAlimony in South Dakota: An Overview
South Dakota has its own laws, regulations, and rules about alimony. If you know what they are, you can navigate the process much more easily. The following overview will provide you with an idea about what to expect if you have to deal with alimony during your divorce. What Is Alimony? Alimony is money one spouse…
Read MoreEP 209: Why “Tracing” is Important to Determine Separate & Marital Property
Visit us at divorceandyourmoney.com for the #1 divorce resources in the USA and get personalized help. Learn about coaching services here. In divorce, one of the big questions is whether something is separate property or marital property. If it’s separate property, than the person who had it before divorce keeps it. And if it’s marital…
Read MoreThe Facts on Alimony in Washington
It is difficult to navigate the many parts of divorce. If you are going through a divorce in the state of Washington, you probably have questions about the many aspects of alimony described below… What is Alimony? Maintenance, spousal support, and alimony all refer to payments made from one spouse to another as a way…
Read MoreA Brief Guide to Alimony in Rhode Island
If you are going through divorce, you may have many questions regarding the many aspects of alimony in the state of Rhode Island. The information below on the definition of alimony, the types of alimony in this particular state, and the factors that play into calculating and awarding it will provide insight into navigating this…
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Alimony in North Dakota
Alimony is a regular payment that one spouse mаkеѕ tо another in order to provide fіnаnсіаl support during аnd аftеr a divorce. In North Dakota, alimony іѕ аlѕо called spousal support. Thе spouses may аgrее tо the amount and duration оf spousal support, оr the court mау оrdеr іt іf thе spouses саnnot reach an…
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