Divorce is a big decision, and it’s not one that anyone undertakes lightly. No matter who you are or where you came from, you’re not making this decision easily. In fact, you probably haven’t even made any type of decisions for sure at this point. If you’re like most women, at this point, you’re simply gathering information in an attempt to protect yourself. I get the impression that a lot of people feel like getting divorce information is like opening Pandora’s Box. Or, at least, coming in … [Read more...]
Preparing for Divorce
It’s not easy, but preparing for divorce ahead of time is key. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been divorced before or whether it’s your first time; whether you’ve got a lot of assets or a lot of debt; whether you’ve got children or not, it’s a humongous transition. Emotionally, physically, and financially, it can be draining—especially if you’re unprepared. For a lot of women, the biggest fear is of the unknown. Not knowing what to expect. Wondering. Even, in some cases, assuming the worst. … [Read more...]
Preparing financially for divorce
When I talk to women, whether in my office, at a Second Saturday Seminar, at Girl’s Night Out, they usually tell me that the thing they’re worried the most about is their finances. How will they make it work—both during the separation, and after the divorce? They’re filled with so many questions and so much anxiety. Though there’s no doubt that, financially, divorce is often pretty tricky (because, after all, this isn’t like a personal injury case where you stand to gain financially; you have … [Read more...]
