The effects of divorce can linger and it's important to address legal and financial issues so you can move forward in your life. This month, I want to re-share two posts from 2018 as well as a recent news article that focus on some of the key concerns.

When spouses get a divorce, they need to update various legal documents or risk giving their ex-spouse legal rights they shouldn't have or getting stuck with legal obligations they don't want.

Divorce over age 50 can be particularly difficult financially because less income is or will be coming in due to retirement while certain expenses go up, such as health care. Using a financial neutral during the divorce process can help spouses prepare for their lives post-divorce in several ways.

If you bring an action in New York, the court will likely mandate participation in some form of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation. The goal is to get both sides to try to resolve their own conflicts and thereby save themselves and the court time and money going to trial. This requirement applies to all disputes, including guardianship, elder law, and trust and estate-related contests. Here is what you need to know about mediation and what your attorney should be telling you.

Appropriate cards are tough to find, so here's advice from end-of-life experts

What the new rules say about paying taxes on inherited funds

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