It's a well-known fact that some people try to hide money during their divorce. They will sometimes transfer assets to family or friends, hide cash in safety deposit boxes or even set up offshore accounts, just to try and keep their ex from getting her a share of the marital assets. I'm sad...

It is common for one spouse to have control over the money in a marriage. And it's just a fact that this is still most often the husband. Maybe it's because he's the main breadwinner, or maybe he's just better with money and budgeting.

If you haven't been in control of the money and you haven't...

Women want to know what they're going to get in their divorce settlements. Of course, every divorce is different and the specifics of the laws vary from state to state. So how this turns out for you could be different from how it turns out for your girlfriend or neighbor.

But let's talk in...

When going through the divorce process, there are certain things that will be expected of you regarding your finances. You're going to have to fill out a financial disclosure form, provide bank and credit card statements to your ex, disclose all of the assets and debts you have, and...

If you suspect that your husband has secret accounts... bank, credit card, investment, cryptocurrency accounts... you're probably wondering how you can find them. Believe it or not, finding his hidden money isn't as hard as some people think. That's because men who hide assets...

Did your parents teach you about money? Did you grow up understanding the importance of saving and investing?

For most of us, the answer is no. The good thing is that it's never too late to start understanding your financial situation.

Former supermodel Paulina Porizkova grew up in the dark about...

In a recent court decision in Spain, a woman was awarded the equivalent of $215,000 in compensation from her ex-husband for 25 years of housework. The ruling has sparked discussions about the value of unpaid labor and the importance of recognizing and compensating individuals for their...

Divorce has been around for a long time. While the process has remained relatively the same for decades, some of the issues you may be facing are new. Here are a few of the new financial realities of divorce and hidden costs that may arise.

• Cryptocurrency: With the rise of...

I appeared last week on the morning show for FOX5 Washington DC to talk about financial red flags of fraud and how to protect yourself financially as you go into marriage.

All the details on protecting yourself can be found in the Marriage Money Guide.

You're probably worried that you might not find a good divorce attorney. There are tons of family lawyers out there. How do you know if you've got a "good" one or not? I've been working in the divorce space for decades, so I have a pretty good idea of who knows their stuff and how you get one of...