Here is an article written by my Certified Financial Planner, Gary Smith, owner of WealthSmith Financial Planning, LLC, about an issue that affects any Maine teacher or government employee who is married to or who intends to marry a person who does not participate in Maine Public Employee Retirement System. Gary, located in Portland, Maine, is my … [Read more...] about Not Fair! Maine Public Employee Retirement vs. Social Security in Divorce
Guide to Divorce With Children in Maine
Regardless of the reasons, going through a divorce is never easy, but when children get involved, a difficult and emotional divorce can become a heated conflict. Fortunately, by being open to negotiating with your to-be ex, and understanding the Maine laws related to getting a divorce with children, you can create a smoother process that's easier … [Read more...] about Guide to Divorce With Children in Maine
How Portland ME Family Courts Decide the Alimony Amount in Divorce Cases
When it comes to divorce, there is a generalized “word cloud” that is fairly ubiquitous among any to-be-divorced couple. For instance, if you and your spouse are getting divorced, you’ll most likely need to research things like property division, child support and custody, and alimony, also known as spousal support. At its core, spousal support … [Read more...] about How Portland ME Family Courts Decide the Alimony Amount in Divorce Cases
Remarrying? Protect Your Children With a Prenup
When a person has multiple spouses over time, the legal and financial matters can get quite complicated. This is especially true when an individual has children from different marriages, finances and marital property across multiple marriages, and so forth. These situations and challenges can be fairly common when remarrying, and they also serve as … [Read more...] about Remarrying? Protect Your Children With a Prenup
Mediating the Family Business in Maine Divorce Cases
For years, you and your spouse ran the family business, but it wasn't just your average mom and pop shop, it was also the children, the nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, and grandparents, among anyone else who could give a hand. Throughout the marriage, the business grew. Now, as you and your spouse are separating, you're left with the … [Read more...] about Mediating the Family Business in Maine Divorce Cases