Should I Accept a Promotion Right Before a Divorce?

I’ve been asked this question before by clients, and it’s an interesting question. People may feel reluctant to accept a big promotion when a divorce is pending or they think they may be getting a divorce soon. If you think you may be on the hook for alimony and child support payments, you may be wondering if it would be better to decline a promotion so your income won’t be higher when you’re going through the divorce proceedings.