Northern Georgia Divorce Financial Planning Services

To provide us with a comprehensive picture of your financial situation, please gather the following documents and bring them with you to your first session. Where possible, it's helpful to bring the last three to five years' worth of statements.

• Income information: Recent pay stubs for both spouses, and federal and state tax returns, including all schedules and W-2s.

• Bank and investment statements: Statements for all checking, savings, money market accounts, and any investment or brokerage accounts.

• Retirement accounts: Statements for all retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, and pensions.

• Debt and liabilities: Statements for all credit cards, mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), auto loans, personal loans, and student loans.

• Insurance policies: A summary of all life, health, auto, and homeowners insurance policies.

• Property documents: Deeds and recent property tax statements for any real estate you own.

• Other assets: A comprehensive list of valuable personal property (art, jewelry, collectibles), as well as details on any business ownership or stock options.

Yes, divorce financial planners play a critical role in evaluating your income, expenses, and overall lifestyle needs to provide fair and accurate recommendations for spousal and child support. We can carefully analyze the financial circumstances of both you and your spouse, including your current earnings, assets, debts, and living costs, to develop a realistic and sustainable plan.

Additionally, we will consider potential future changes, such as career advancements, inflation, or adjustments in custody arrangements, to create recommendations that are fair and adaptable over time. The goal of a comprehensive financial analysis is to help ensure that both parties, including any children involved, are financially secure post-divorce while minimizing the risk of future disputes.

A divorce financial planner plays a crucial role in helping you navigate the financial challenges of divorce while making sure your settlement aligns with your long-term goals. We will analyze your financial situation, taking into account your current assets, liabilities, income, and expenses, to help you make informed decisions during negotiations. By creating a detailed and sustainable post-divorce budget, they ensure you can maintain financial stability and adapt to changes in your lifestyle.

Additionally, we can help you minimize tax consequences resulting from the division of assets, such as retirement accounts, investment properties, or stock portfolios, by helping you choose the most tax-efficient options. We can also help with creating a solid retirement plan to secure your financial future and account for any long-term settlements, such as spousal or child support.