Divorce

The many technical planning questions may be moot until spouses can find common ground on money and wealth in general, CFP Board conference panelists said.

The emotionally and financially taxing process of a separation demands careful planning, multifaceted form-filing to the IRS and, probably, an advisor for each spouse.

Prenuptial agreements can protect not only the divorcing party but also their parents, children and estate plans.

Expertly guiding a client through the divorce process can forge long-term bonds that foster practice growth.

When your clients are divorcing, you need to figure out two things: Which one is your client, and who is their attorney?

Late-in-life divorces have more than doubled since 1990, and they often decimate retirement savings. How can gray divorcees shore up their finances?

The CDFA can help financial planners as more older Americans divorce — putting retirement savings, estate plans and big assets on the line.

From ordinary couples to the ultrarich, people of any wealth level are vulnerable to financial abuse and domestic violence. Wealth managers, who can see into a household's finances, can make a difference.

Advisors weigh in on how to help clients with the financial side of tying the knot — from prenups to budgeting for the big day.

Divorce is going up for older couples, who make up the majority of clients in wealth management. Experts from across the industry share how to help.

The contracts can shield one spouse from another's debt and spell out what happens when one party earns more than the other.

Lower investment values, lost wages, and high home prices make this an expensive time to split.

Problems can arise when one soon-to-be ex-spouse is actively participating in the cryptocurrency market while the other has minimal comprehension of the technically sophisticated product.

The Robertson Stephens financial advisor discussed how marriages and relationships are changing during the coronavirus.

This rise of the so-called grey divorce has created a number of uncommon and complex issues for retirement accounts.

Many clients are “denying themselves today for fear of what could happen tomorrow,” an expert says.

After the divorce, I was broke and in debt. Then my husband sued me.

An ex-client accused the firm of misconduct, including disbursing funds to her former spouse from a restricted account without her knowledge or authorization.

From divorce and death to retirement and discrimination, planners share the lessons they have learned from client challenges.

For many workers, moving assets from old 401(k)s into a traditional IRA may not be a smart move. One reason: IRAs often don’t offer stable value or guaranteed fund investment options as do most 401(k)s.