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Economic Gender Inequality: My Report on the Shecession
This recession is much different than others. For the first time, there are more women who are unemployed than men. Historically male jobs such as manufacturing has carried lower levels of stability while women favored sectors like...
Read MoreWin-Win Divorce Outcomes are Built On Strong Strategies
The type of negotiating tactic that is used in your divorce will influence the outcome. By understanding how tactics are used, you will be able to select the right method for your family. The two main strategies that are used in...
Read MoreHow to Create a Settlement that Fits Your Family
Are you interested in keeping archaic case law out of your divorce?Publish Many people do not realize that you do NOT have to use the courtroom for divorce resolution. The word litigation is defined as the process of taking legal...
Read MoreFinancial Feelings Monthly: Welcome!
Happy (almost) spring! As many of you know, 2020 was an exciting year for me. The stars aligned as I stepped into my true self and opened my very own financial businesses; Wealth Analytics and Divorce Analytics. I had enjoyed learning...
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Collab: Working Together to Achieve Your Divorce Goals
The Collaborative Divorce Team Collaborative divorce is focused on creating win-win outcomes achieved through mutual consensus. Couples who elect the collaborative method value maintaining control of the decision-making process. Each...
Read MoreMediation and Collaboration: Keeping Family First
We all know of people who have experienced horrible divorces that have cost a ton of money, but also impacted their mental well-being. When I was going through my own separation, I was determined to not to let our uncoupling turn...
Read MoreThe Four Divorces: The Legal Aspect
Depending on where you live, the legal process for divorce is different. It can vary from county to county. But there are some basics that are not geographically dependent. The two main forms of the legal process of divorce are...
Read MoreThe Four Divorces: The Financial Aspect
Managing finances can be challenging even in the best of times. Throw in separation and it can be downright scary. The income that was used to support one household will now be stretched over two. There are significant changes that...
Read MoreThe Four Divorces: The Social Aspect
When you make the decision to uncouple, it not only affects you, your partner, and the children but everyone whose lives will be changed by the separation. Everyone who related to you as a couple, from extended family, friends,...
Read MoreThe Four Divorces: The Emotional Aspect
Regardless of the final straw and who made the tough decision to uncouple, the end of the relationship results in many uncomfortable emotions. The emotional adjustment to the new reality can be the hardest part of the process. If left...
Read MoreThe 4 Stages of Divorce
Divorce is more than just the official end of a relationship. There are actually four different “divorces” that occur; the emotional, social, financial, and the legal divorce. They all work together- positively or...
Read MoreHow Victoria Grew in 2020
Not only has this been the year that I have realized my potential but it has been incredibly humbling. This year was finally my opportunity to take the challenges of leaving a very abusive relationship and create something beautiful....
Read MoreWant to Preserve Your Relationship Through Divorce?
When people think about the divorce process, the first thing that comes to mind is a courtroom screaming match. Divorce does not have to be this way! The Collaborative Process is an alternative divorce method and breaks out of the...
Read MoreProperty Division: Career Assets and Employee Benefits
Many employers offer additional compensation packages and incentives to their employees. Benefits include banked vacation and sick days, quarterly or year-end bonuses, expense accounts, club memberships, stock options, and unique tools...
Read MoreProperty Division: Retirement Assets
Not all assets are created equal! When going through divorce, it is incredibly important to understand how each asset's unique features impact the divorce settlement. Lets begin by understanding retirement asset basics. There are three...
Read MoreGetting Started: Finding Your Post-Divorce Income
As you prepare for divorce, it is essential to calculate the numbers of your life. Increasing your financial intelligence will dramatically drop anxiety levels and help you keep focused on your divorce goals. The next step in the...
Read MoreGetting Started: Listing Liabilities
When you are negotiating a settlement, preparation is the key to success. After all, how will you know what to divide if you do not know what there is. During the course of your marriage, you accumulated assets and liabilities; now it...
Read MoreGetting Started: Achieve Your Divorce Goals With a Budget
Divorce is the biggest financial event of most people’s lives. The same amount of money that supported one household will now have to support two. Understanding your expenses and making a budget is an essential step in the...
Read MoreGetting Started: Asset Inventory
When thinking about divorce, most people are overwhelmed by the fear of the unknown. So many different parts of life are changing. Two incomes at a single address will now be spread over two locations. To replace your fear with facts,...
Read MoreGetting Started: Determining Your Priorities
Divorce feels like a giant cage match and you are the little guy in the ring. Topics that should be easily resolved cause explosive reactions that disrupt our very being. With the emotions flying high, it can be easy to get lost....
Read More4 Tools for an Informed Divorce
During this time of extreme change, informed decisions are critical. With their personal data and divorce analysis at their fingertips, Divorce Analytics clients make better decisions which leads to better outcomes. To ensure our...
Read More5 Ways the Coronavirus Can Infect Your Divorce And Simple Steps to Protect Yourself
It seems the ripple effect of coronavirus has infected everything, and divorcing individuals are not immune. The most apparent impact is that most, if not all, courthouses are closed except for emergencies. This may delay your divorce,...
Read MoreGetting Started: Set Your Divorce Up For Success With These Questions
As you begin to uncouple from your partner, set yourself up for success by answering these questions to determine your priorities. Who will stay in the home? Who will pay the mortgage and other regular expenses while your apart? How will...
Read MoreDivorce – A New Financial Beginning
I am sitting across the desk from my recently divorced client, who seems a lot lighter today. At our first meeting last year, her marriage had just broken down. And on that day she expressed raw emotion and pain, coupled with...
Read MoreSurvey Reveals Leading Causes of Divorce
According to a recent survey of 191 CDFA® professionals from across North America, the three leading causes of divorce are "basic incompatibility" (43%), "infidelity" (28%), and "money issues" (22%). "Emotional and/or physical...
Read MoreImprove Your Communication with Your Divorce Attorney
One of the many things that makes divorce such a complicated and notoriously confusing business is the array of new terms, acronyms, and phrases tossed around throughout the process. Divorce has its own...
Read MoreBooks to Read with Your Child About Separation and Divorce
Books can help children identify and deal with the loss, anger, fear, and uncertainty that they may be experiencing and can help them understand the situation on their own level. Books can also help parents speak the words and emotions...
Read MoreUnderstanding Spousal Support
In North America, it’s the judge’s place to decide how the marital assets should be divided. By closely examining the income and assets of each spouse, the judge can determine if spousal support should be paid—and by...
Read MoreThe Top 10 Mistakes in Divorce
CDFA® professionals from across the USA share some of the worst financial mistakes they’ve seen in their practices. 1. Terminating Spousal Support when a Child Reaches the Age of Majority With the assistance of their lawyers,...
Read MoreSpotting Credit Trouble
American households with credit card balances carry an average debt of $8,602.1 The wise use of credit is a critical skill in today’s world. Used unwisely, credit can rapidly turn from a useful tool to a crippling burden. There...
Read MoreImportant Things to Consider Prior To Announcing Your Divorce to your Spouse
Divorce is a very emotional and costly process. It can cause dramatic changes in lifestyle, destroy relationships, and leave a family emotionally devastated. Take enough time to carefully consider all aspects before you make a...
Read MoreFrom the Judge's Bench
A family court judge talks about effective preparation for court—and how to achieve results in court by utilizing all available resources. Back in law school, my trial-practice professor lectured to us to always assume the judge...
Read MoreVictoria's Story
Victoria has always loved helping people and solving problems. Early in life, Victoria’s father encouraged her to take active role in understanding and managing the family’s finances. Before long, Victoria was bridging the...
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