{"id":736,"date":"2016-08-12T14:01:03","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T19:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplydivorce.me\/?p=736"},"modified":"2016-08-12T14:01:03","modified_gmt":"2016-08-12T19:01:03","slug":"divorce-checklist-what-to-remember-to-do-after-your-divorce-judgment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplydivorce.me\/divorce-checklist-what-to-remember-to-do-after-your-divorce-judgment\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce Checklist:  What to do after your divorce judgment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">You&#8217;re done. You are DIVORCED! It&#8217;s tempting to want to move on and not look back after you get your final judgment, but once your divorce is finalized, there may still be several things to check on before you move into your new life.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> <span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Here&#8217;s a checklist of items to help you make sure you&#8217;ve handled all your property issues:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Bank and Investment Accounts<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Open individual checking and savings accounts and be sure to close any remaining joint accounts;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Close any joint investment brokerage accounts and reestablish in your individual name. If assets are being transferred from a joint account to a separate account, be sure the company handles them as in-kind transfers when needed to avoid any unexpected tax consequences and get appropriate tax advice before doing so.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Retirement Accounts<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Review and update the beneficiary designations on all retirement and pension accounts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If there are IRAs or other retirement accounts to be transferred, provide the custodian with a copy of the settlement in order to get them processed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If a QDRO is required to split a qualified retirement account, confirm that the plan administrator has accepted it and that it has been filed with the court.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Real Estate and Mortgages<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Transfer ownership on all real estate deeds and be sure they are recorded at the appropriate county recorder office.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Complete any refinancing or mortgage assumptions necessary.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Other Real Property (Automobiles, etc.)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Transfer ownership and registration for any automobiles, boats, etc. and be sure they are recorded with the appropriate DMV office.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Be sure any auto loans, etc. are refinanced as needed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Credit Cards and Other Debts<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Open individual credit card accounts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Confirm any balances are paid off as agreed and then close all joint accounts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Monitor your credit history.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Insurance<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Obtain COBRA coverage or start a new individual policy. You only have a window of 90 days after your divorce judgment to do so on the marketplace;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Like the retirement accounts, be sure to review and update the beneficiaries listed on any life insurance or other policies;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Update any homeowners, umbrella, auto, etc., insurance policies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Get a life and\/or disability insurance policy on the payor of child or spousal support to protect income should the payor die. \u00a0The recipient of support should be both owner and beneficiary, and should control payment of premiums.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Estate Planning<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Review and update your will and\/or trust, and be sure to designate guardians for your children if necessary.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Update any health care proxy and power of attorney documents.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Its always helpful to have a full review with a CPA and\/or investment professional to determine if any future tax planning or investment changes should be considered. Expert advice can help you begin your new life with confidence and security.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION OR WOULD LIKE TO SET A CONSULTATION, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME AT 985-327-3024 OR kim@simplydivorce.me.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re done. You are DIVORCED! It&#8217;s tempting to want to move on and not look back after you get your final judgment, but once your divorce is finalized, there may still be several things to check on before you move into your new life. 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