finance

Divorce and Your 529 Plan

Divorce and Your 529 Plan

April 30, 2026 Deborah Beylus

When going through a divorce, most Parents focus on dividing homes, retirement accounts, and income. But one important asset is often...

10 Essential Steps to Prepare for Florida Divorce Settlement Negotiations

10 Essential Steps to Prepare for Florida Divorce Settlement Negotiations

December 16, 2020 Deborah Beylus

How do you prepare for a divorce settlement in Florida? Successful preparation requires three specific actions: completing mandatory financial...

Top Five Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing the Financial Affidavit

Top Five Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing the Financial Affidavit

July 10, 2020 Deborah Beylus

Financial Affidavits are the first step towards a resolution of financial issues. They require careful consideration to ensure that the statement is...

Top Ten Reasons Mediation is Useful in Settling Family Cases in Florida

Top Ten Reasons Mediation is Useful in Settling Family Cases in Florida

March 27, 2019 Deborah Beylus

1. Mediation is often required by court ordered. In most family law cases, the presiding judge will send the parties in family matters to mediation...

Dividing IRAs in Divorce

Dividing IRAs in Divorce

January 16, 2019 Deborah Beylus

Practically every divorce case involves marital assets to be divided between the parties. Of significant concerns are the tax issues involved in...

Five Ways the New Tax Laws Will Affect Divorcing Couples

Five Ways the New Tax Laws Will Affect Divorcing Couples

November 23, 2018 Deborah Beylus

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most sweeping update to the U.S. tax code in more than thirty (30) years. The recently released bill would...

Mistakes to Avoid during Divorce and Finances Settlement

Mistakes to Avoid during Divorce and Finances Settlement

June 7, 2016 Deborah Beylus

The decisions that spouses make during their divorce settlement can affect them for years and possibly even for the rest of their lives.  This...