Dividing a Pension in Divorce

Friday, May 12th 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Pensions are kind of a thing of the past, having been replaced by 401(k) plans, but they do still exist for government employees and the military, and for people who have been employed by...

Preparing a Lifestyle Analysis Can Ensure...

Friday, Apr 21st 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

A Lifestyle Analysis is the process of analyzing the income and expenses of the parties, so they can be confirmed or refuted. Particularly where there has been an affluent lifestyle, the...

Survivor Benefit Plan and Military Divorce

Friday, Mar 31st 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

A military pension (military retired pay) does not pay a joint and survivor benefit. Military retired pay stops upon the service member’s death. The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) allows a...

What is a Divorce Coach vs. a Divorce and...

Friday, Mar 10th 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

I recently met Beverly Price and during our conversation I posed a question: “Beverly, what’s the difference between a therapist and a divorce coach”? Both professionals have their...

TRICARE Benefits and Divorce

Friday, Feb 17th 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Health insurance is very expensive, especially if you must buy it on the open market. The cost of private insurance for an older individual can easily reach over $10,000 per year. ...

GI Bill Benefits and Transfer of Entitlement

Friday, Jan 27th 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Service members who served on active duty after September 10, 2001, may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Most service members know whether they qualify for this Transfer...