Financial planners often encourage clients to plan ahead, but what if the life change you are considering is divorce? There are many factors to consider when separating, including: alimony, prenuptial agreements, business valuation, and other shared assets. Deciding when to end the marriage on paper may be affected by a number or variables in the current tax climate. Paul Sullivan for the New York Times Wealth Matters, sheds light on a number of these elements in his article, Should You Get a Divorce Now or Later?