Divorce

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Life Insurance

Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected

If you’re going through a divorce, you have many financial decisions to make, including how to update your life...

Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected
A couple discussing their divorce and, of course, the topic of what to do with their mortgage comes up.

Mortgages

What happens to your mortgage after a divorce?

What happens to your mortgage after a divorce?

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Are spousal and child support payments taxable?

Spousal and child support payments are taxed differently. And lump-sum payments may come with their own tax implications.

Are spousal and child support payments taxable?
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Financial Planning

How to make better financial decisions—without regret—in a crisis

What is a decision crisis? How do you know if you’re in one, and what do you do next?...

How to make better financial decisions—without regret—in a crisis

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How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?

How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce
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Qualified Advice

Am I required to divide my pension with my ex?

Here’s what to know about dividing your pension with your spouse during a divorce.

Am I required to divide my pension with my ex?
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Buying a home after divorce

During a divorce, one or both spouses may move into new homes. A MoneySense reader has a question about...

Buying a home after divorce
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Do you pay capital gains tax when separating or divorcing?

Concerned about the potential capital gains tax implications of a principal residence after a relationship breakdown?

Do you pay capital gains tax when separating or divorcing?

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Divorce over 50: managing your finances if you find yourself single in the run-up to retirement

"Grey divorce" is on the rise—and it can have significant financial impacts, from daily cash flow to tax planning...

Divorce over 50: managing your finances if you find yourself single in the run-up to retirement

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