While ending a marriage at any age is challenging, a gray divorce brings unique financial risks, particularly to your retirement plans. Splitting assets, managing new living expenses, and re-calibrating financial plans can threaten the retirement you have worked to...
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by David Smith | April 2, 2026 | Divorce Solutions | 0 Comments
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How Gray Divorce Can Impact Your Retirement Plans
by David Smith | Aug 1, 2024
Are you facing the possibility of getting a divorce later in life? This is often called a "gray divorce," as a term describing couples in their 50s, 60s, or older who decide to end their marriage. Divorce at this point in your life may mean that it will affect your...
Where Do I Start When Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce?
by David Smith | Mar 18, 2024
One of the more complex parts of a divorce is the division of retirement accounts. Whether it's a military pension, IRA, or an employer-sponsored plan, the first steps are to list and confirm those accounts, determine when the accounts were opened, whose name they are...
Divorce: What Is A QDRO? Why Do I Need One?
by David Smith | Jan 22, 2024
Divorce is a complex process. It's especially complex when dividing retirement plans. One essential element is the use of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO. Let's delve into what a QDRO is, its significance in a divorce, and why it's an important part of...
Divorce and Your Retirement Funds
by David Smith | Oct 19, 2023
If you or someone you know is contemplating divorce, one of the most common questions to be answered is “What’s this going to mean for my retirement funds, my pension, and my future lifestyle?”. To best answer this, start with having a clear understanding of your...
Retirement and “Survival” After A Gray Divorce
by David Smith | Jun 6, 2022
Over the last few years, one trend in divorce has firmly taken root. Baby Boomers are divorcing at double the rate of other groups. As our life expectancies lengthen, our attitudes about divorce evolve. And while it’s not still rapidly increasing quite as much, Boomer...
Are you 50+? Thinking about divorce? Don’t go at it alone.
by David Smith | Jun 10, 2021
Want to have a clear blueprint of your finances and better understand your financial options? Speak with a divorce financial specialist (CDFA®) early on. #cdfa#divorcefinancialplanning#sandoakdivorcesolutions#qdro#chfc#divorcedonedifferently#idfa...
Five Priorities For When Your Divorce Becomes Final
by David Smith | Jan 31, 2021
After an emotional roller coaster, you have FINALLY received that 8 ½ by 11 manila envelope containing your Final Judgement/Divorce Decree, signed by the judge. You are officially a single person once again. You may celebrate or you may mourn, BUT … it’s time to...
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