Case Study

Planning around

Divorce

The Emotional Turmoil of Divorce

The fear of sudden wealth, or the fear of not getting a fair share, often drives rash decisions during a divorce. It is common to experience a wide range of emotions—from anger and worry to the excitement of starting a life of independence.

The Impact on Living Standards

It is often said that a woman’s standard of living plummets by almost 30% after a divorce, while a man’s improves. This disparity can significantly affect the financial decisions made during the process.

Patricia’s Struggles During Divorce

Patricia had little guidance from her divorce attorney, and the constant arguments eventually wore her out. She was more focused on walking away from everything rather than securing a stable financial future, leaving her vulnerable during the divorce proceedings.

The Trade-Off for Keeping the Family Home

Patricia fought hard to keep the house where she and her small children lived, but the trade-off was giving up a larger share of liquid assets. Without considering her ability to earn income or the long-term costs of maintaining the house, Patricia found the expenses unsustainable.

The Harsh Realities After Divorce

Eventually, Patricia had to sell the house, pay off outstanding loans, and relocate to a modest apartment. The expense of health care alone placed a tremendous burden on her budget—something that was never discussed during the divorce, leaving her to redirect her focus on her career and raising her children.

How Procore Advisors can help

Here are some of the ways we guide clients in making critical decisions and taking control of your finances:

  • We help to manage the divorce and provide financial planning, investment advice and education.
  • We review possible long-term issues from a financial view point to discuss with the client.
  • We assist with QDROs

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