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Alan Jacobs

Jan 27, 20171 min read

Divorce After 50 Can Destroy Even the Best Retirement Plans

The phenomenon of late-life divorce is growing fast -- and blowing apart a lot of divorcing spouses' retirement plans in the process....

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Alan Jacobs

Jan 25, 20171 min read

8 Steps to Get Ready for Your Refinance

Many of my divorce mediation clients' main asset is the equity in their home. Often, one spouse chooses to purchase the other's share of...

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Alan Jacobs

Jan 9, 20171 min read

How Will A Child’s College Education Be Funded?

A question to be answered by all parents—separated or divorced parents, married or unmarried—is: How will the child’s college education...

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Alan Jacobs

Dec 16, 20161 min read

The Podcast of My Interview on WCAI's The Point Talking About Divorce Mediation

Listen to the podcast of my interview on WCAI's The Point talking about how divorce mediation provides an amicable resolution to...

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Alan Jacobs

Dec 6, 20161 min read

Living Together After Divorce

When most people get divorced the last thing they want to do is continue living together in the same house. One of the prime reasons to...

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Alan Jacobs

Nov 30, 20161 min read

Your Heart May Be Broken In Your Divorce; Don't Let Your Wallet Be

The average cost of an uncontested divorce in Canada is $1,845, but a contested divorce can cost anywhere from $6,145 to $87,974, with...

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Alan Jacobs

Nov 18, 20161 min read

Finding A New Kind Of Partnership Through Divorce

When you're facing a major life change, it helps to talk to someone who's already been through it. All Things Considered is connecting...

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Alan Jacobs

Nov 14, 20162 min read

7 Steps to Balance Financial Inequality Between Co-Parents

During the early stages of separation a fear many of our clients voice is that their children will prefer being with their more affluent...

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Alan Jacobs

Nov 5, 20161 min read

Yeah Right. Court Will Make Things Better.

How you go about resolving the conflict between you and your spouse could change everything. If you have 3 minutes, watch this excellent...

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Alan Jacobs

Nov 2, 20162 min read

The Main Benefits Of Mediation In Divorce Cases

When faced with the prospect of an impending divorce, most people immediately think about going to court. However, the thought of...

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Alan Jacobs

Oct 28, 20161 min read

The Importance of Life Insurance in the Divorce Settlement

In this excellent blog posting, Roseann Vanella writes that life insurance policies are typically used as security to ensure that full...

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Alan Jacobs

Aug 12, 20161 min read

Unemployed Husbands, Not Financial Problems, Are Most Likely To Break Up Marriages

The biggest factor correlated with straight couples getting divorced is neither financial problems nor the division of domestic work: It...

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Alan Jacobs

Aug 8, 20161 min read

9 Tips for Going Back to Work After a Divorce

Transitioning back into the workforce after a divorce is like a double whammy. Not only has your entire life just changed, from where you...

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Alan Jacobs

Aug 3, 20161 min read

5 Crucial Insurance Changes After Divorce

Any major life change sends a ripple effect through your finances — especially a divorce. Insurance matters may seem trivial next to the...

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Alan Jacobs

Jul 27, 20161 min read

Managing Your Finances When You're Separated

If you and your husband or wife are separated or about to be separated, you may feel like you're divorced, but you are actually very...

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Alan Jacobs

Jun 3, 20161 min read

4 Things You Must Do to Protect Yourself From Going Bankrupt in a Divorce

In this blog posting Cheryl and Joe Dillon offer four tips for couples preparing for divorce. Don’t use the legal process as a weapon to...

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Alan Jacobs

Apr 25, 20161 min read

Keeping the House - Mortgage Refinancing During a Divorce

If you’re considering divorce, the first question for most couples is: “What should we do with the house?” The family home is usually the...

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Alan Jacobs

Apr 20, 20161 min read

Helping Your Business Survive a Divorce

While divorce is difficult for everyone, the fairy tale of "happily ever after" can become an absolute nightmare if the couple co-own a...

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Alan Jacobs

Apr 18, 20161 min read

How do Smart People Divorce?

People often fail to realize how much of our perception about divorce is shaped by fiction: Television programs and films that depict...

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Alan Jacobs

Apr 15, 20161 min read

Why Divorce Mediation Is an Appealing Alternative to a Court Fight

Couples who decide to end their marriage are often dealing with the most upsetting, stressful time of their lives, and the prospect of...

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