Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Beware of Accepting a Lump Sum Payment in a Divorce

Divorcing Pennsylvania might be tempted to accept a lump-sum payment for their share of a family house or other real property, or from other property division proceeds. Yet that payment option might create a false sense of security, as a recent financial commentator reminds us.

The danger is that a sizable payment from a divorce proceeding might discourage long-term planning. However, many divorce attorneys recommend planning for at least 20 years of retirement at about 80% of one’s pre-retirement savings. From that perspective, even a six-figure payoff from a divorce settlement agreement might not satisfy projected retirement needs.

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