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Retirement
Property Division
Post Divorce

Can I cash out retirement once transferred to me from a qualified retirement plan instead of setting up a separate account?

Attorney
Getting Started
Attorneys

Why would an attorney not meet with me for a consult?

Property Division
Post Divorce
Property Division

What if the property is underwater (worth less than the mortgage) during the divorce?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

If we have already divided our personal property and furnished separate households, do we have to go through all personal use assets?

Parenting
Parenting

How can we manage joint decision-making if one parent is more knowledgeable about a specific area, like a child’s special education needs?

Getting Started
Readiness

What is discernment counseling?

Parenting
Parenting

I lost my job and found a new job out of state, how will my parenting schedule be impacted if I have to move?

Professionals
Getting Started
Process & Other Professionals

Can a divorce coach replace a therapist?

Financial
Cash Flow

How are direct payment arrangements established in a divorce?

Parenting
Parenting

Is Winter Break or Spring Break treated as holidays or a no-school days for purposes of the parenting plan?

Parenting
Parenting

I would like our child to participate in an activity that only occurs on my parenting time – do I need my co-parent’s agreement?

Financial
Cash Flow

In a cash flow analysis, what if I don’t earn regular income but am all or mostly paid on commissions?

Attorney
Getting Started
Attorneys

What is the difference between a solo attorney and an attorney at a firm?

Parenting
Parenting

What are some effective ways to maintain the non-relocating parent's involvement in the children’s lives after a move?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

Where do I find the "legal description" of real property or real estate?

Parenting
Parenting

What are some effective strategies for ensuring timely and consistent sharing of important information about our children’s school and medical updates?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

How is a whole or universal life insurance policy addressed in divorce?

Process
Post Divorce

What is my date of divorce?

Process
Getting Started
Process & Other Professionals

How do I find a mediator if my spouse and I don’t agree?

Financial
Cash Flow

How do we share college expenses for our children?

Post Divorce
Post Divorce

How should I handle updating my name with my insurance policies?

Process
Cash Flow

If I buy out spousal support in a lump sum and my spouse gets married, can I get some of the lump sum back?

Legal
Property Division

Is my state an equitable division state?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

What should be reviewed to accurately assess the value of stock options or RSUs in divorce?

Parenting
Parenting

Are there ways to involve our children in educational decisions without putting pressure on them to choose sides?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

How do I value accounts that change in value regularly, like bank accounts?

Post Divorce
Property Division

Can I start my own accounts for the benefit of the children after the divorce?

Parenting
Parenting

What steps can we take if one parent frequently forgets to share important information about the children’s health or educational progress?

Parenting
Parenting

If one parent wants the children to participate in a specific religious activity and the other does not, how can this be resolved?

Financial
Cash Flow

I earn more than my spouse, can I request spousal support?

Parenting
Parenting

What do we do if both parents are unavailable when our child gets sick?

Financial
Cash Flow

How can direct payment arrangements affect taxes in a divorce?

Asset Allocation
Post Divorce
Property Division

How do we divide frequent flyer miles or reward points after divorce?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

How is a signing bonus typically treated in a divorce settlement?

Post Divorce
Property Division

My family wants to gift the children money after the divorce, is that allowed?

Parenting
Parenting

What are some ways to ensure that our communication remains respectful and positive, especially when discussing sensitive or contentious issues?

Retirement
Post Divorce
Property Division

What happens if my ex-spouse refuses to cooperate with the QDRO process?

Parenting
Parenting

How should I address concerns about substance use during my co-parent's parenting time?

Parenting
Parenting

How can we ensure our children maintain strong relationships with extended family members on both sides after divorce?

Parenting
Parenting

What should we do if we disagree on a specific medical treatment or intervention for our child?

Process
Parenting

What are the benefits of using a parent coordinator in a high-conflict co-parenting situation?

Financial
Cash Flow

How can spouses ensure a fair and equitable lump sum buyout agreement?

Cash Flow
Cash Flow

How do I calculate my income if I am paid hourly?

Asset Allocation
Process & Other Professionals
Property Division

How do I know if my spouse is hiding money?

Legal
Cash Flow

Is spousal support the same as child support?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

Can I use my bank appraisal from a mortgage refinance to establish a value of the house for divorce?

Financial
Cash Flow

What if we disagree on an extracurricular expense for the children?

General
Property Division

What are options for our pet in a divorce?

Post Divorce
Post Divorce

What if my ex-spouse isn’t following the divorce decree?

Property Division
Property Division
Process & Other Professionals

What kind of language should be in the decree regarding the house or mortgage?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

What are Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and how do they differ from stock options?

Parenting
Parenting

I want to introduce my child to my new significant other, why should I wait?

Parenting
Parenting

If my co-parent disagrees with the timing of introducing a new significant other, what steps can we take to reach a consensus?

Financial
Cash Flow

Are property division and cash flow the same thing?

Parenting
Parenting

How should we handle situations where our children are struggling to adjust to a new significant other in one of our lives?

Process
Getting Started
Process & Other Professionals

What is a “kitchen table” divorce?

Financial
Cash Flow

What types of expenses can be paid directly as part of support in a divorce?

Parenting
Parenting

What legal steps can we take if one parent makes unilateral decisions without consulting the other?

Property Division
Post Divorce

How can a quit claim deed affect my financial future if I transfer my interest in the property to my ex-spouse?

Legal
Property Division

We never combined any of our assets, do we still have to share them in divorce?

Attorney
Getting Started
Attorneys

What if I don’t have money to pay my attorney?

Cash Flow
Cash Flow

Do only men/husbands that have to pay spousal support?

Legal
Property Division

Do I have to share my inheritance?

Parenting
Parenting

What should I consider about co-parenting when moving to a different state with different custody label practices?

Process
Getting Started
Process & Other Professionals

Can a mediator provide legal advice?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

What is the difference between a year-end bonus and a performance bonus?

Parenting
Parenting

What do we do if there is an unscheduled no school day, like a snow day?

Attorney
Getting Started
Attorneys

How long does an attorney’s representation go on for?

Cash Flow
Cash Flow

Our current incomes are unusual in light of what we earned over the course of the marriage, does this matter?

Asset Allocation
Post Divorce
Property Division

How do we divided joint credit card debt?

Post Divorce
Post Divorce

What if I encounter resistance or confusion when updating my name with certain institutions?

Cash Flow
Cash Flow

In a cash flow analysis, what if I only work part-time?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

How should I think through property division?

Attorney
Getting Started
Attorneys

Do attorneys accept credit card payments?

Parenting
Parenting

What should we do if one of our extended family members has a history of inappropriate behavior or substance abuse?

Property Division
Post Divorce

Can we use a private contract (like a property settlement note) to handle the division of real estate equity?

Parenting
Parenting

What steps can we take if one parent consistently fails to communicate about important decisions or events?

Attorney
Getting Started
Attorneys

How will an attorney communicate with me?

Retirement
Property Division

What about a loan against my retirement?

Parenting
Parenting

How can parents create a relocation plan that minimizes disruption to the children’s education and social life?

Parenting
Parenting

In jurisdictions without custody labels, how are disputes about decision-making and parenting time typically resolved?

Process
Getting Started
Process & Other Professionals

Do I have to start over if the collaborative process is terminated?

Process
Getting Started
Attorneys

If I don’t have an attorney, do I have to go in front of a judge to obtain a divorce?

Parenting
Parenting

What should we do if one parent’s work schedule frequently conflicts with attending important school or medical appointments?

Parenting
Parenting

Should we coordinate gift giving on birthdays and holidays post-divorce?

Parenting
Parenting

What are some best practices for keeping each other informed about schedules, costs, and commitments related to our children's extracurricular activities?

Retirement
Post Divorce
Property Division

Can retirement assets be divided without a QDRO if both parties agree?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

Are our wedding rings marital or joint assets?

Budgeting
Cash Flow

We lived in a $500,000 house during our marriage, do I have a right to another house of that same price moving forward?

Financial
Cash Flow

I want to retire but have a spousal support obligation, what should I do?

Parenting
Parenting

What tools or platforms can we use to facilitate effective and documented communication about the children’s schedules, health, and educational needs?

Getting Started
Getting Started
Process & Other Professionals

How do I find a mediator?

Parenting
Parenting

When do holidays start/end in a co-parenting schedule?

Process
Cash Flow

We have changed our child support agreement informally, do we need to file something with the court?

Retirement
Post Divorce
Property Division

How does the timing of the QDRO submission affect retirement asset division?

Asset Allocation
Property Division

Why is the vesting schedule important when evaluating stock options in divorce?

Process
Parenting

How does arbitration differ from other ADR methods like mediation in resolving parenting disputes?

Financial
Property Division

Why can’t we both have our names on the 529 plans?

Attorney
Cash Flow
Attorneys
Getting Started

Do I have to keep working with my attorney if I don’t like them?

Legal
Readiness

What is the difference between divorce, separation and annulment?

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