Divorce: Knowledge is Power

Divorce: Knowledge is Power

If you’re contemplating a divorce, it’s really important — even before you go to an attorney — to get your paperwork in order. The best defense is not offense, it’s knowledge. Granted, achieving that knowledge is easier said than done, especially in the...
Mixing Marital Money

Mixing Marital Money

One of the most common questions I receive from my younger clients is how to keep their money separate once they’re married. It turns out the answer is: It depends. The rules differ slightly from Connecticut to New York, but the concept of commingling is used in both...
Empowering Your Brain Cells

Empowering Your Brain Cells

Are you a widow or recent divorcee who never had a handle on the household finances? If you are, you’re not alone. At JHA, we meet with a lot of people who have, in small amounts over time, abdicated their power to their partner. In the event that they become a...
Credit is Essential

Credit is Essential

Your credit score is vital to your financial well-being, yet so many of us don’t even know what it is.   Keeping track of it is important, especially if you’re at a transition point in your life. For example, a divorce never results in a decrease in spending — the...