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Divorce Financial Analyst vs. Forensic Accountant: What’s the Difference - and Who Do You Need?
When people ask for divorce financial advice, I often hear: “You need a forensic accountant!” While well-intentioned, the more important question is: Do I need a forensic accountant - or a Divorce Financial Analyst? Both professionals work with numbers. Both may support attorneys. Both can play critical roles. But they are not interchangeable , and choosing the wrong one first can cost time, money, and leverage. The simplest way to understand the difference: A Divorce Financi
Stephanie Daukus
5 days ago4 min read


“The Judge Assigned the Debt to my ex” …Why That May Not Protect You
Divorce orders don’t protect credit liabilities One of the most common, and costly, misconceptions in divorce is believing that a court order protects you from creditors attempting to recuperate debt. It doesn’t. A divorce decree governs the agreement between spouses. Credit agreements govern the relationship between you and lenders - and they don’t automatically change just because you got divorced. Divorce Decree vs. Credit Agreement (plain English) Divorce decree: Determin
Stephanie Daukus
Jan 142 min read


Divorce & Taxes: What to Know (Before You File)
This post is provided for educational information only. Not tax or legal advice. Divorce and separation often complicate taxes far more than when you were married - especially in the year things change. Filing status, dependency rules, and tax credits can materially impact cash flow, yet they’re often misunderstood or addressed too late. Below are the big-picture tax concepts that come up most often in divorce work. 1. Your marital status on December 31 matters For federal t
Stephanie Daukus
Jan 93 min read


What Abusive Spouses Pull During and After Divorce - and What the Courts See All the Time
⚖️ Note: While this article refers to husbands and wives for clarity, financial and emotional abuse can occur in any relationship - regardless of gender, orientation, or role. The patterns described here are based on what family courts, attorneys, and financial professionals see most often, particularly in male-perpetrated cases. Divorce Doesn’t Stop Abuse - It Just Changes How It Shows Up Abuse rarely ends when the marriage does. It simply changes form. Often, the behavior e
Stephanie Daukus
Oct 28, 20256 min read
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