In this Ask Bob article, Mindy Neira addresses a reader question on when to take spousal benefits versus disability benefits. There are a lot of moving parts to this individual’s unique situation and Mindy helps break down various considerations when it comes to divorces and social security claims.
If you are considering a divorce, you are not alone. Statistics show that almost 50% of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce or separation. While divorce is becoming less common for younger adults, rates for those adults age 50 and older has roughly doubled in the past 25 years. Given these trends, the need to understand the divorce process becomes that much more important.
This checklist was created to help you organize your affairs before or during a divorce. Your individual situation will dictate other items which may need to be addressed. We suggest discussing your plans with your “divorce team”: your legal, financial, and tax advisers. The time to get these professionals involved is at the beginning stages of divorce, but it’s never to late to get started. Your financial advisor will be able to help you prioritize your financial goals throughout the divorce process.
This checklist was created to help you organize your affairs before or during a divorce. Your individual situation will dictate other items which may need to be addressed. We suggest discussing your plans with your “divorce team”: your legal, financial, and tax advisers. The time to get these professionals involved is at the beginning stages of divorce, but it’s never to late to get started. Your financial advisor will be able to help you prioritize your financial goals throughout the divorce process.
With the many moving parts in the divorce process, there are steps you can take to help you get to the other side efficiently and with an outcome that is beneficial for you. in this article I’ve outlined tips and guidelines to help you avoid mistakes along the way.
