What If Your Financial Future Looks Much Different Than Your Soon To Be Ex-spouse’s Future?
By Patrick Janssen Perhaps the more appropriate question might be not “what if” but “there exists” a difference between my projected financial future and what my ex-spouse can expect. Divorce will almost always reshape one’s financial picture as living expenses tend to double yet income will remain the same at least in the short run. […]
An Easier Way To Go Through a Divorce
By Scott Britan As a licensed therapist I have heard many divorce stories. One thing I can tell you is that it is never easy. Whether you have been married for many years or only for several months, the process of ending a marriage can be, and often is, heartbreaking. Many people find it helpful […]
The Crucial Role of Neutrality in Choosing a Real Estate Agent Who Specializes in Divorce
By Sheri Brown Going through a divorce is undeniably one of life’s most challenging experiences, especially when it involves the division of assets, such as real estate. In such delicate circumstances, the importance of choosing a real estate agent specializing in divorce, who maintains strict neutrality, cannot be overstated. Understanding the Unique Needs: Divorce often […]
Common Questions of the Person Not Wanting to Divorce
By Jeannine Lee The parent who is surprised by divorce, whom I will call the Heartbroken, will have similar questions to those posed in this blog article [Common Questions of the Person Who Wants to Divorce] about the person who wants the divorce, but the difference is that the answers will have to be discovered […]
Common Questions of The Person Who Wants To Divorce?
By Jeannine Lee The experiences for those experiencing divorce are different depending on which side of the decision to divorce they find themselves. Do you want the divorce? Dealing with guilt may be a big part of your journey. Friends and family are often unkind to/lack understanding of the one who leaves first. Are you […]
Surviving Survival Mode – Part Two
This article contains adapted excerpts from Beyond Divorce—Stop the Pain, Rekindle Your Happiness, and Put Purpose Back in Your Life, by Jeannine Lee. Reprinted with permission. Learn more about the book here. [https://jeanninelee.com/my-book/] Suggestions For Surviving Laurence Gonzales, in his book Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why studied the thoughts and behaviors common to wilderness […]
Why One Lawyer Can’t Represent Both People?
By Sara Ross Though divorce means the end of a marriage, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a relationship. Many people transitioning out of marriage will be co-parents (and maybe co-grandparents) for the rest of their lives. Other couples who don’t have children may still have a lot of respect for each other and […]
We Don’t Communicate Well. Can Collaborative Divorce work for us?
By Jeannine Lee The short answer is Yes. Absolutely. So let’s talk about how. Communication is at the heart of every marriage. In fact, communication breaking down often leads to divorce. The Collaborative Divorce process offers a team model. Collaborative Team Divorces are legal, financial and emotional/relational. The three prongs of the Collaborative Team cover all […]
The Role of a CDFA in Collaborative Divorce
By Patrick Janssen Unlike most of the traditional separation processes, the collaborative approach to divorce includes a Financial Neutral (FN) that usually holds the designation of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). The support that the FN provides is helpful with identifying the most appropriate financial settlement option for both spouses by utilizing the flexibility within […]
Why You Need To Seek Financial Advice Early?
Many can agree that divorce is a major life transition that has far reaching implications—emotionally, legally, and financially. Yet, people often shy away from engaging the appropriate level of professional support to help them navigate the process. This is oftentimes due to concerns around the costliness of divorce. After all, quality professional expertise from attorneys, […]
