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> What To Do With The House?
There is way more to sort through when getting divorced than most couples are prepared to deal with: child custody, alimony, who is going to move out (divorce tip for men: don’t move out!), etc. Even more perplexing is what to do with the marital home. For many divorcing couples, the house, which was once […]
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> Financial Advisors’ Impact on Estate Planning After Divorce
In this month’s Financial Advisor Magazine column, Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joe Cordell explains the critical role that financial advisors can play in post-divorce estate planning. Estate planning includes many different aspects, most notably is the arranging for the distribution of assets in the event of death. However, certain life events – such as […]
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> Asset Division in Divorce: Key Factors Explained by Expert
Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joe Cordell recently joined Phoenix Money Radio’s “Business for Breakfast” to discuss the particulars of asset division during divorce. While there are plenty of variables that will impact each divorce individually depending on different laws and circumstances, there are some general rules that give an idea of how a divorce […]
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> How to Value Your Home During Divorce: Key Tips
Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joseph Cordell provided the Huffington Post with three ways to value the marital home in a divorce. For many couples, the marital residence is the largest asset obtained during the marriage, writes Mr. Cordell. Whether you or your spouse wishes to retain the marital residence after the divorce, it is […]
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> Prenuptial Agreements: Key Factors to Consider Before Marriage
Once seen as an inducement to divorce, and thus a detriment to marriage, prenuptial agreements are now treated as a strength for marriage, though they are not for everyone, according to Joseph Cordell’s latest column on HuffingtonPost.com. “There’s a popular perception that prenuptial agreements are a cynical way to enter into a marriage,” Cordell wrote […]
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> Joe Cordell On Asset Protection In Cohabiting Relationships
With the decline in marriage rates, and subsequently divorce rates, related to economic factors, more couples are cohabiting as they delay marriage. But since many states do not recognize “common law marriage,” cohabiting partners are left with little protection in the event of a breakup, Cordell & Cordell co-founder Joseph Cordell told the St. Louis […]
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