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. […]
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 […]
