Written By: Ann Conway Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally taxing process, and it can also be costly. The cost of the divorce depends on 2 factors. What divorce process you choose – In New Hampshire, there are several divorce process options: Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce. Each option has its own benefits and …
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What is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™)?
Written By: Kristina George, CPA, CFP, CDFA Divorce is an extremely turbulent, stressful, and emotional process during which people are tasked with making some of the most important financial decisions of their lives. For better or worse, the reverberations from these financial decisions will impact them for years (if not decades) into the future. So …
Collaborative Financial Neutrals Help with Difficult Issues
Written By: Jill Boynton, CFP I worked as a Financial Neutral on a collaborative divorce case several years ago involving a high-earning wife and low-earning husband (we’ll call them Louise and Roger.) Roger acknowledges that he could be earning more if he went into sales, which he is good at, but it gives him no …
Splitting College Expenses Between Divorcing Parents
Written By: Catherine McKay & Jill Boynton One of the most difficult challenges families face is paying for college. Although it is wise to save for college in a 529 Plan or other type of financial investment, not many families find that they are able to contribute much to these accounts while paying for the rest …
Financial Neutral Interview With Mike Bonacorsi
Mike Bonacorsi, CFP has a wealth of knowledge in the field of finances. As a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, his knowledge and experience have benefitted him in all aspects of his career. I was especially interested in being able to talk to him about his experience with collaborative law. Mike …
Tackling Taxes After a Divorce
by Kristina George Divorce is difficult enough. What could add to the anxiety that divorce brings? Taxes. If you are one of the many people who recently divorced this year, as a result you will be coping with new tax issues, and you may be filing your own tax return for the first …
The Benefits of the Collaborative Process – A Financial Perspective
The Benefits of the Collaborative Process – A Financial Perspective By Kristina George, CPA, Certified Financial Planner ® and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.® She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Collaborative Divorce and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She has participated in collaborative practice since 2012. Kristina has provided tax, …