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Crunching the numbersby Firmbee.com
CAsh Flow

Financial Stability in Two Households

This is splitting the day-to-day finances of one household into two. Learn how to balance income and expenses for both of you (and children), assess future earning potential and explore various financial support types, like child support, spousal support (alimony/maintenance) or direct expenses.

Financial

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

Financial

What are some potential risks or downsides of accepting a lump sum buyout?

Process

Can a lump sum buyout agreement be modified in the future?

Table Of Contents
Cash Flow
Module
1

Cash Flow - Making Two Households Work Financially

An introduction to the cash flow analysis in divorce, focusing on income and expenses post-divorce and the ability of parties to support themselves (and children).

Cash Flow
Module
2

Building a Budget - Making Sense of Your Expenses

Cash Flow
Module
3

Income - How to Calculate What you Earn or What you Should Earn

In order to determine if you have sufficient money to meet your reasonable financial needs, you need to map out income.

Cash Flow
Module
4

Cash Flow - Is Support Needed?

Once you have a budget and income, the next step is to determine if you need support. Learn about this fundamental questions and types of support to consider.

Cash Flow
Module
5

Spousal Support - Everything you Need to Know

Learn all the considerations and elements of the analysis of spousal support, one of the most challenging financial aspects of divorce.  

Cash Flow
Module
6

Child Support - Providing Financial Stability for the Children

Learn the key aspects of child support, including its purpose, calculation, enforcement, modification, and potential impact on your post-divorce financial situation.

Cash Flow
Module
7

Direct Expenses as Support

By allocating specific expenses to each spouse, direct payment arrangements provide transparency, accountability, and flexibility, allowing for a more tailored approach to financial support that meets the unique needs and circumstances of the family.

Cash Flow
Module
8

Children’s Direct Expenses as Part of Support

Learn the practicalities of implementing agreements on sharing direct expenses for children after divorce, aiming to provide clarity and guidance and avoid potential conflict.

Cash Flow
Module
9

Combination of Support Types

Integration of support types, like spousal support, child support and direct payment of expenses, can provide for unique agreements tailored to your specific circumstances.

Cash Flow
Module
10

Lump Sum/Buyout of Support Payments

Learn the pros and cons of making a lump sum buyout of support.

Cash Flow
Module
11

Support Payment Logistics

Learn the practical manner of how support payments are made.

Cash Flow
Module
12

Life Insurance to Secure Support

Life insurance to secure support can protect a recipient spouse and children if anything were to happen to a payor.

Glossary Terms
Spousal Maintenance

Also known as alimony or spousal support, financial support paid by one spouse to the other, typically on a regular basis, post-divorce to fill the gap between the recipient’s income and need.

Household

All the people who occupy a house, apartment or other living space, typically parents and children, but may also include other full-time dependents in a home like an aging parent.

Immediate Spousal Support

A form of short-term financial support provided to one spouse during the divorce process, often before the finalization of the divorce settlement, to address the immediate financial needs of the recipient spouse, ensuring they can meet needs throughout the divorce proceedings.

Reservation of Spousal Support

An agreement to not award spousal support but to keep a window of time open for one party to request spousal support based upon a change in circumstances during the time period of the reservation.

Long-Term Spousal SUpport

Also known as indefinite spousal support or permanent spousal support, a type of financial support provided to a spouse who is unable to achieve financial self-sufficiency due to factors such as income, age, health, or other circumstances.

Net Income

Cash available to an individual calculated by taking all money earned, including employment earnings, investments, and any other financial inflows after all taxes and other compulsory deductions are paid.

Percentages of Income

A concept in child support or direct expenses for children where each parent pays a percentage of expenses based upon that parent’s percentage of the combined income of both parents.

Variable Income

Money or other financial assets earned that is not received on a set schedule or consistent amount and may be more difficult to anticipate moving forward, such as tips, bonuses or commissions.

Cash Flow

The amount of cash being transferred into and out of a household during a specific period used to evaluate financial stability and the sustainability of a household moving forward post-divorce and determine if support is needed.

Discretionary Expenses

Also known as variable costs, living expenses that are more variable and potentially more controllable than fixed expenses; they may be irregular and hard to plan for because these expenses are not always consistent and can be hard to budget.

Income Deductions

Funds removed from gross income prior to receiving the funds, such as taxes, medical insurance premiums or retirement.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

A range of processes and techniques designed to resolve legal disputes through non-adversarial means, outside of the formal litigation system.