Bridge Divorce Strategies

08/21/2026

With a headline like “Don’t die on the hill of child support,” you’d think I was a callous individual, a Scrooge-like child-hater.

Julie Kern, CPA, CFP®, CDFA® Need to talk to Julie now? Book your call. With a headline like “Don’t die on the hill of child support,” you’d think I was a callous individual, a Scrooge-like child-hater. I’m not. That’s not true. Sure, I’m a a CPA, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® prof...

07/28/2026

Know what a 529 Plan is? If you do, read on. If you don’t, read on.

Need to talk to Julie now? Book your call. Singing the 529 Blues Know what a 529 Plan is? If you do, read on. If you don’t, read on. Quickly, a 529 Plan account is one that you create for your kids, to help them pay for college when they’re older. I won’t get into […]

07/08/2026

If you take away nothing else from this article, know this: It doesn’t matter whose name is on that bank account or 401(k) account or whatever.

Need to talk to Julie now? Book your call. Wait, what: Half of “his” 401(k) will be mine?? If you take away nothing else from this article, know this: It doesn’t matter whose name is on that bank account or 401(k) account or whatever. When it comes to divorce, unless there was a prior agreemen...

05/27/2026

My husband owns a business. Will any of it be mine, after the divorce?

Need to talk to Julie now? Book your call. My husband owns a business. Will any of it be mine, after the divorce? There are lots of affluent business-owning men out there, who end up divorcing their wives. In many instances, the wife has spent many years helping to build that business. As a CPA, [.....

05/01/2026

Split Decisions: The Blog for Women from Bridge Divorce Strategies
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What’s the difference between “equity” and “groceries”?
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03/25/2026

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“My husband and I co-own different real estate properties. Now that we’re divorcing, what should I do?”

Need to talk to Julie now? Book your call. “My husband and I co-own different real estate properties. Now that we’re divorcing, what should I do?” Among the affluent divorcing women I count as clients, the issue of multiple real-estate holdings is fairly common. If you’re facing divorce, and...

02/05/2026

Why do I throw in tax preparation, at no extra charge?
You might not have known that. But know it: For my wealth-management clients, I throw in their income tax preparation at no additional charge to my regular fee.

But why would I do that?

 Julie Kern, CPA, CFP®, CDFA® Book a no-obligation chat with Julie right now In this issue: Why do I throw in tax preparation, at no extra charge? New: Settlement Assurance Review AFI service Why do I throw in tax preparation, at no extra charge? You might not have known that. But know it: F...

11/24/2025

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Need to talk to Julie now? Book your call. As a married woman, you’ve been a homeowner for years. Now divorce is looming. Will you suddenly be forced to rent? Can anything possibly be worse? Let me weigh in… and also allay some of your fears. As a CPA, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professiona...

10/24/2025

How will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) affect my finances in divorce?
You’ve heard all about it: The One Big Beautiful Bill that was struggling through Congress seemingly forever has become the law of the land. It’s officially H.R. 1: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. All 900-odd pages of it.

But will it affect you?

Answer: Yes. It’s going to affect nearly everyone in the United States.

As a CPA, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional who provides divorce financial counseling for affluent women in the next chapter of their lives, let me give you some highlights of what’s changing, and how those changes will affect you.

Need to talk to Julie now? Book your call. How will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) affect my finances in divorce? You’ve heard all about it: The One Big Beautiful Bill that was struggling through Congress seemingly forever has become the law of the land. It’s officially H.R. 1: The One B...

08/18/2025

💭 If I leave Arizona, post-divorce, would it cost me more? Or less?

As a divorce financial advisor here in Arizona, I see this question a lot: Is the grass greener—at least financially—in another state? Should you pack up and start fresh somewhere else?

Spoiler alert: Even if you leave Arizona, I can still help you navigate your finances in your next chapter.

As a CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional, I work with affluent women transitioning into post-divorce life.
Read our latest post to find out more - https://www.bridgedivorcestrategies.com/womens/