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Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce: What You Need to Know
Retirement accounts are often among the largest assets divided during a divorce. They can also be some of the most complicated. Unlike money in a checking or savings account, retirement funds may be subject to taxes, plan rules and specific legal requirements that affect how and when they can be divided.

Kimberly Surber
Aug 285 min read
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Dividing the Family Home in Divorce: Sell, Keep, or Buy Out?
For many couples, the family home is both their largest financial asset and the place most closely tied to their shared life. Deciding what happens to it during divorce can therefore feel overwhelming. One spouse may want to preserve stability for the children, while the other may need access to the equity. Both may be concerned about housing costs, mortgage rates, taxes, or the disruption of moving.

Kimberly Surber
Jul 296 min read
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Financial Independence After Divorce
Divorce is more than the end of a relationship, it is also the beginning of a new financial journey. Whether your divorce is recent or has been finalized for some time, achieving financial independence can feel overwhelming. New responsibilities, changing income, and long-term planning often leave many individuals wondering where to begin.

Kimberly Surber
Jun 255 min read
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Why Now Is the Perfect Time for Post-Divorce Transition Planning
Divorce marks a major life transition, and while the legal proceedings may be complete, the financial and lifestyle adjustments continue long afterward. As we move into spring, a season synonymous with renewal and fresh starts, it’s an ideal time to pause, reflect, and reassess your financial and personal goals post-divorce.

Kimberly Surber
Mar 262 min read
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Don’t Let Divorce Scare You: 5 Ways to Take the Fear Out of Finances
October is a season of spooky movies, haunted houses, and jack-o’-lanterns, but when you’re going through a divorce, the scariest thing of all can be your finances. From splitting assets to budgeting for a new life, money fears can feel overwhelming. The good news? With the right guidance and preparation, you can replace financial fright with confidence.

Kimberly Surber
Sep 24, 20253 min read
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Divorce Mediation: What to Expect
When you hear the word “divorce,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s conflict, courtroom battles, and financial stress. But divorce doesn’t have to be a war. Collaborative Divorce offers a different approach, one that’s respectful, private, and solution-focused.

Kimberly Surber
Jun 25, 20253 min read
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Real Estate and Divorce: Here is What You Need to Know
Divorce is a challenging process, and one of the most significant aspects to address is the division of real estate assets.

Kimberly Surber
Mar 23, 20253 min read
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The Importance of Post-Divorce Financial Planning
The Importance of Post-Divorce Financial Planning Divorce is one of the most challenging life transitions, and while the legal process...

Kimberly Surber
Feb 27, 20252 min read
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Why Working with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) is Essential During Divorce
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions. Beyond the emotional toll, navigating the financial complexities can feel overwhelmin

Kimberly Surber
Jan 28, 20253 min read
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Dating During Divorce
Rejected, hurt, disappointed, betrayed; these are some of the worst feelings one can ever imagine; all felt when you are going through...

Kimberly Surber
Dec 30, 20245 min read
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Timing is Everything in Divorce
Divorce does not happen overnight. Just as you don’t jump into marriage to make it right, getting out of it should also be a well-thought

Kimberly Surber
Oct 30, 20245 min read
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Prepare For Your Divorce Trial
Going through a divorce can weaken you financially and exhaust you emotionally. Divorce is one of the most profoundly painful and life-alte

Kimberly Surber
Aug 27, 20247 min read
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Divorce And The Stay-At-Home Spouse
Often, the decision to have the spouse stay at home is made consciously by a couple. This decision is dictated by several factors...

Kimberly Surber
Jul 29, 20246 min read
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How Much Alimony Is Enough?
How Much Alimony Is Enough? When a marriage ends, most divorcing couples acknowledge that a certain amount of spousal maintenance or...

Kimberly Surber
May 29, 20244 min read
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How to Prepare for Your Divorce Trial and How to Testify in Court
How to Prepare for Your Divorce Trial and How to Testify in Court Going through a divorce can weaken you financially and exhaust you...

Kimberly Surber
Apr 25, 20247 min read
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Handling Expenses While Divorcing
Handling Expenses While Divorcing In the chaos that often accompanies the process of divorce, one aspect often takes the back burner -...

Kimberly Surber
Feb 26, 20247 min read
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Moving Out During Divorce
Relocating, for whatever reason, is complicated enough as it is. However, the steps you take and the choices you make, when moving during a

Kimberly Surber
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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Divorce Holiday Survival Guide
Divorce Holiday Survival Guide: How to Get Through the Holidays If You're Newly Divorced Recovering from any sort of loss or heartache...

Kimberly Surber
Nov 28, 20235 min read
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Why Women Initiate Divorce
Why Women Initiate Divorce More Often Than Men Since women are stereotypically the ones in a relationship who want to get married and...

Kimberly Surber
Oct 27, 20235 min read
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Best Time To Divorce
Divorce does not happen overnight. Just as you don’t jump into marriage to make it right, getting out of it should also be a well-thought...

Kimberly Surber
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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