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If you're navigating divorce and retirement assets, does your settlement account for what's actually inside the IRA, or ...
07/22/2026

If you're navigating divorce and retirement assets, does your settlement account for what's actually inside the IRA, or just the number on the statement?

Self-directed IRAs can hold real estate, private placements, promissory notes, and that changes everything about valuation, income treatment, and how (or if) the asset can even be split.

A property appraised at $400K might realistically net a lot less once you factor in liquidity restrictions and the cost of selling out of a retirement account. This is exactly the kind of detail that gets missed when people rush a settlement.

Learn more about these important financial details relevant to your divorce in our latest blog post: https://amf-divorce.com/our-blog/real-estate-in-self-directed-iras-hidden-risks-in-divorce-settlement

Self-directed IRAs tend to catch people off guard. The account may appear straightforward on paper as a retirement asset with a stated value, but what's ‘inside’ can change everything about how it is handled.

Do you have a self-directed IRA with real estate in it? Here's why that's not a simple asset to divide in divorce.Most r...
07/07/2026

Do you have a self-directed IRA with real estate in it? Here's why that's not a simple asset to divide in divorce.

Most retirement accounts are easy because you know the balance, you split it, done. Self-directed IRAs holding real estate are a different animal entirely.

The IRA owns the property. Not the person. That means no personal use, no doing your own repairs, and every dollar of income or expense flows through the IRA, not into anyone's pocket.

If this sounds like your situation, don't let it get glossed over in settlement talks. Get someone who understands divorce finance in your corner early.

Learn more in our latest blog post: https://amf-divorce.com/our-blog/real-estate-in-self-directed-iras-hidden-risks-in-divorce-settlement

Self-directed IRAs tend to catch people off guard. The account may appear straightforward on paper as a retirement asset with a stated value, but what's ‘inside’ can change everything about how it is handled.

Colorado now recognizes coercive control in divorce proceedings, which is meaningful progress.However, a growing problem...
06/17/2026

Colorado now recognizes coercive control in divorce proceedings, which is meaningful progress.

However, a growing problem is emerging: people are confusing emotional grievances with legally actionable financial claims, often due to advice pulled from social media or AI tools.

Family courts have evidentiary standards. Litigation has real costs. The right question to consider is "does pursuing this improve my long-term financial outcome?"

That distinction can save you significant time, money, and emotional energy.

Learn more in my latest blog:
https://amf-divorce.com/our-blog/coercive-control-financial-abuse-and-divorce-what-is-actually-worth-fighting-for

Colorado statutes allow courts to consider coercive control in divorce and family law matters. Separate emotional narratives from financial realities, and decide what is worth pursuing.

Divorce is hard enough. Add allegations of coercive control or hidden assets, and the process becomes exponentially more...
06/01/2026

Divorce is hard enough. Add allegations of coercive control or hidden assets, and the process becomes exponentially more complex.

Colorado recently updated its statutes to allow courts to consider coercive control in family law matters, which is an important development that's also creating real confusion for people navigating divorce right now.

Much of that confusion stems from expectations shaped by social media and AI-generated advice that simply doesn't reflect how family courts actually work.

The smartest financial decisions in divorce aren't always about fighting every battle. They're about knowing which ones will actually move you forward.

If you're navigating a complex divorce, make sure your team includes professionals who understand both the legal and financial landscape. Learn more in my latest blog:

https://amf-divorce.com/our-blog/coercive-control-financial-abuse-and-divorce-what-is-actually-worth-fighting-for

Colorado statutes allow courts to consider coercive control in divorce and family law matters. Separate emotional narratives from financial realities, and decide what is worth pursuing.

That investment account might not be worth what you think it is.If there’s a margin loan attached, the number on the sta...
05/19/2026

That investment account might not be worth what you think it is.

If there’s a margin loan attached, the number on the statement is not the number you’re dividing in a divorce.

And in a volatile market? The gap between perception and reality can get big.

I see this mistake all the time, and it can lead to:
→ Unequal settlements
→ Unexpected losses
→ Forced liquidations at the worst time

I put together a breakdown of what to watch for and the questions you should be asking before anything is finalized.

https://amf-divorce.com/our-blog/dividing-investments-margin-accounts-in-divorce

In this blog, we discuss what you must know about margin accounts before dividing assets.

Dividing investments in divorce isn’t as simple as splitting the number on a statement.If a brokerage account has a marg...
05/04/2026

Dividing investments in divorce isn’t as simple as splitting the number on a statement.

If a brokerage account has a margin loan, that “balance” can be misleading. The real number that matters is equity, and in a volatile market, that can change fast.

A 25% market drop doesn’t mean a 25% loss in value when leverage is involved. It can be much worse.

In this article, I break down:
• What margin really is
• Why it matters in divorce
• How margin calls can impact settlement outcomes
• The costly mistakes I see too often

https://amf-divorce.com/our-blog/dividing-investments-margin-accounts-in-divorce

If you’re navigating divorce and investments are involved, this is something you want to understand early.

In this blog, we discuss what you must know about margin accounts before dividing assets.

Did you know Colorado eliminated the 93-overnight cliff for parenting time credits? Under the old law, one overnight cou...
04/14/2026

Did you know Colorado eliminated the 93-overnight cliff for parenting time credits? Under the old law, one overnight could make a significant difference in child support. The new rules are more realistic, but also more nuanced. Here is what changed:

- Parenting time credits now follow a graduated scale instead of an all-or-nothing threshold
- Medical expenses are now shared from the first dollar, without a - $250 per-child annual minimum
- Combined income thresholds increased from $30,000 to $40,000 per month
- Child support and spousal maintenance rules are now better aligned

If child support is part of your divorce or a modification is on the horizon, now is a good time to understand how these changes could affect your monthly cash flow. Read the full post here: https://amf-divorce.com/our-blog/child-support-changes-in-2026-the-financial-impact

Colorado child support updates are more than minor adjustments. As a financial professional during divorce, I know child support is a budget reality.

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