Survivor Benefit Plan and Military Divorce

Friday, Mar 31st 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

A military pension (military retired pay) does not pay a joint and survivor benefit. Military retired pay stops upon the service member’s death. The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) allows a...

What is a Divorce Coach vs. a Divorce and...

Friday, Mar 10th 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

I recently met Beverly Price and during our conversation I posed a question: “Beverly, what’s the difference between a therapist and a divorce coach”? Both professionals have their...

TRICARE Benefits and Divorce

Friday, Feb 17th 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Health insurance is very expensive, especially if you must buy it on the open market. The cost of private insurance for an older individual can easily reach over $10,000 per year. ...

GI Bill Benefits and Transfer of Entitlement

Friday, Jan 27th 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Service members who served on active duty after September 10, 2001, may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Most service members know whether they qualify for this Transfer...

What Happens to The Reverse Mortgage After...

Friday, Jan 6th 2023 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

The following is an article on Reverse Mortgages provided by Jody Bruns, Certified Divorce Lending Professional, who is the President and Founder of the Divorce Lending Association,...

Mediating Divorce in New Hanover County

Friday, Dec 16th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

In North Carolina, mediation is required for child custody and equitable distribution (division of marital assets) before you can go to court. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst...