Resources

Divorce & Mediation Resources

Here is helpful information to guide you through the mediation and divorce process.

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Original articles I've written

Helpful publications from a variety of sources

My divorce tools and tips

Recent Articles, Tools & Tips from Michael Becker

Articles

The 5 Steps in a Troubled Marriage

In her upcoming book, I (Think) I Want Out, couples’ therapist Becky Whitestone lays out the five milestones in a failing marriage. She hopes couples who identify these stages early on can save their marriage before it’s too late.
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Tools & Tips

You and Your Young Adult Child — A Review

In You and Your Young Adult Child, Laurence Steinberg offers useful advice for parents of 20-somethings.
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Articles

Spending Limits Help Couples?

Couples that agree on spending limits have less conflict about money.
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Legal Documents for College

Critical legal documents parents should have in place for college students.
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Tax Stuff: A New Use for 529s

Owners of overfunded 529 college savings accounts can roll some of the funds to a Roth IRA tax free.
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Going Up: 401(k) Limits

IRS has raised contribution limits for most retirement plans for 2023.
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Following are articles and publications about divorce and mediation I hope you'll find useful.

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