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About This Web Site

On this web site:

• Read about financial aspects of divorce.
• Learn about different types of divorce.
• Understand why collaborative divorce may offer you many advantages.
• Find out why you need a CPA to help you with financial decisions during your divorce.
• Learn how Tracy can help you make divorce settlement choices to maximize your financial security.
• Read articles and Tracy's blog about financial topics related to your divorce.

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Disclaimer

This web site is intended for informational purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Nothing in this site should be deemed to create or constitute a financial professional-client relationship between any readers and the author/publisher. This site should not be used as a substitute for competent counsel from a qualified advisor in your state.The information in this site is based on Texas law.

Articles

Tracy's Monthly Articles in the Bryan/College Station Eagle

Tracy In The News

Tracy's Articles for the American Society of Certified Public Accountants
AICPA Wealth Adviser Insider E-Newsletter

• A Civilized Divorce Process — How you can help your clients avoid a messy and destructive divorce.
• Economic Effects of Divorce — Does the economic environment affect divorce outcomes? You bet it does.
• Are Pension Benefits Really Worth More in Divorce? -— While 401(k) account values have plummeted, the calculated value of pension plans get a lift from reduced interest rates.
• Tips on Dividing IRAs in a Divorce — Although dividing an IRA in a divorce may seem like a simple task, there are some important nuances to keep in mind.
• Clearness in the Midst of Turmoil — Providing excellent services for clients in divorce takes more than technical competence and a tolerance for emotional moments.
• Family Business: Avoiding Divorce Disaster — When there is a family business involved in a divorce proceeding, there are some important items to consider. Here are some dos and don’ts to think about.
• Mistakes to Avoid in Dividing the Nest Eggs — Splitting up the retirement accounts in a divorce is not as simple as many couples think. How to avoid key mistakes.
• Healthcare Reforms and Divorce — What does ObamaCare mean for divorcing couples?
• Hidden Costs of Parenting After Divorce — Raising children is a costly endeavor. Add in the difficulties of co-parenting with an ex-spouse and the costs can go even higher.

Tracy's Other Articles

• The Big Money Mistakes Divorcing Couples Make — published by nextavenue 27 March 2013.
• Can You Afford To Keep The House After Divorce — published by DivaCFO 19 March 2013.
• Peaceful Parting — Information on Collaborative Divorce published in Today's CPA May/June 2005.
• Tax Pitfalls When Marriages Fail — Published in CPA Magazine as cover article, September 2005.
• Divorce, Retirement Plans and Taxes — Published in Today's CPA, with co-author Debbie Webb.
• Split Decisions–Real Estate — Published in Texas Realtor.

Tracy's Articles for this Website

• The Financial Professional's Role in a a Collaborative Divorce
• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)

Useful Articles from the American Society of Certified Public Accountants

• Planning Concerns of Divorcing Couples
• Divorce and Debt
• Child Support
• Filing Status Considerations: Divorce

Tracy's Blog

Teaching and Public Speaking

• Texas Society of CPA, Fort Worth Chapter co-presenter — “Collaborative Divorce: Divorce Without Destroying the Business.” June 2010.
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants co-presenter — “Collaborative Law Reduced Conflict Resolution” webinar. February 2010.
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Forum co-presenter — “The Role of the Financial Professional in the Collaborative Process.” October 2009.
• KBTX Bryan/ College Station Public Affairs interview — “Talking to Kids About Tough Economic Times." July 2009.
• South Texas College of Law - Collaborative Law course guest speaker. August 2008 and January 2009.
• Family Law on the Frontlines panel presentation — “Looking at Assets Beyond Their Face Value.” June 2008.
• Collaborative Law Institute of Texas 5th Annual Collaborative Law Spring Retreat panel presentation — "Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Teams." March 2008.
• Collaborative Law Institute of Texas 4th Annual Collaborative Law Spring Retreat panel presentation — "Creative Settlement Options." March 2007.
• Houston Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section — "The Neutral Financial Professional's Role in Collaborative Divorce Cases." October 2006.
• KZEP San Antonio Public Affairs Program — One-hour interview on financial aspects of divorce. May 2005.
• Collaborative Law Institute of Texas 2nd Annual Collaborative Law Spring Retreat — “Practice Development.” March 2005.
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Wichita Falls Chapter — “Financial Aspects of Divorce.” December 2004.
• Mays Business School at Texas A & M University 2004 Federal Tax Update — “Divorce Planning Issues.” October 2004.
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Fort Worth Chapter — "Divorce and taxes," co-presenter Jan Demetri, CPA. July 2004.
• Professionals for Collaborative Family Law — “How to Work with Your Financial Professional to Decrease Headaches and Increase Efficiency.” July 2004.
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Brazos Valley Chapter — "Divorce Financial Issues." May 2004.
• Blinn College presentations to para-legal family law classes — October 2003 and March 2004.
• Bryan Rotary Club — "Collaborative Family Law in Texas." March 2004.
• Divorce Decisions seminar for the public with family law attorney, mediator,
  mental health professional, and judge— January 2004.
• KBTX-TV — Interviews on financial planning, income tax and financial aspects of divorce; 2000 and 2004.
• Brazos Valley Dispute Resolution Center Family Law Mediation Class — "Financial Aspects of Divorce." October 2002 and August 2004.
• Texas A & M University — "Financial Planning for Women." September 2000.
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Brazos Valley Chapter — "Financial Planning." May 2000.

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