Present Your Way to the Top


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A complete guide to financial self-defense for people facing divorce Written by two noted divorce planning experts, this book arms readers with the knowledge and tools they need to make it through a divorce with their financial skins intact. Readers learn of all the financial risks and ramifications involved, as well as how to prepare themselves for any eventuality. And they get proven strategies for negotiating the best possible financial solution, along with valuable work sheets, checklists, and sample documents. Among other important lessons, readers learn how to: Construct a solid financial action plan when divorce seems imminent Get a complete picture of family finances, including the low down on a spouse's small business or intellectual assets Negotiate a win-win financial settlement Choose the best settlement method, from options including mediated, arbitrated, and collaborative agreements Avoid tax penalties and pitfalls and deal with retirement nest egg, 401(k), and SSI issues




Divorce Financial Planning Guide


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This is a client-oriented workbook we use in our practice to guide the process. Divorce is not easy The old adage, "Marriage is about love; divorce is about money," succinctly conveys the emotional and financial confusion that can accompany even the most simple divorce case. If you are facing divorce, the assistance of a knowledgeable and experienced financial advisor can be critical as you evaluate your options and make important financial decisions during this stressful and uncertain time in your life. We focus our practice on working with divorcing individuals to provide clarity on the critical financial issues that arise before, during and after divorce. We will help you take control of your financial life by guiding you through the practical steps of identifying and understanding your individual and marital assets and liabilities, analyzing and determining your personal financial needs, and preparing and monitoring a financial strategy to support your lifestyle. Our goal is to provide you with the tools that empower you to make long-term and short-term financial decisions. With the proper financial education and planning, you will be better equipped to make comprehensive, suitable, and sustainable choices. We will take the time to understand your personal circumstances and work in partnership with you to develop a custom financial plan. In this brochure, we outline how we can help you identify, understand, and manage your present and future financial position. Understanding your finances is the most critical step in moving forward in your new life with confidence and independence. Each step will become easier than the last until you are on the path to the future you design and you deserve.




The New Rules of Divorce


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"Elite New York City divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman is here to help, sharing her secrets from over two decades in the trenches. THE NEW RULES OF DIVORCE: 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness is the first definitive guide for navigating modern divorce, full of advice to help readers: decide whether they are actually ready to get a divorce protect and secure their finances post-breakup find the right lawyer (or mediator) for their situation win the child custody schedule they want heal and stay sane through a disorienting time"--




Money & Divorce


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This book is, in essence, a step-by-step roadmap of everything you need to know about the financial aspects of divorce. It is a great resource to initiate self-empowerment and take control over your divorce.




The Divorce Survival Guide


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Answer all your pressing divorce questions with The Divorce Survival Guide. Facing a divorce can be overwhelming, as you confront complex questions about everything from finances to child custody to your emotional well-being. The Divorce Survival Guide walks you through every step of the divorce process with straightforward tips, techniques, and checklists. It outlines your legal, parental, and financial rights, and details common scenarios that may arise in the legal proceedings so that you can make informed and thoughtful decisions. Most important, The Divorce Survival Guide helps you through the complex emotional work of divorce, with tips on handling stress, and techniques for protecting and communicating with your children. The Divorce Survival Guide will be your practical guide to the divorce process, with: An easy-to-follow guide to the initial divorce steps, including how to understand divorce laws and your legal rights Information on protecting your finances, such as how to divide your property fairly, protect your credit, and uncover hidden assets A helpful quiz to find out whether you should get an attorney, from the editors of The Divorce Survival Guide Essential information for understanding custody, child support, and how to give your child emotional security Practical techniques for reducing stress, understanding the emotional stages of divorce, and dealing with mutual relationships With The Divorce Survival Guide: The Roadmap for Everything from Divorce Finance to Child Custody, you'll have the invaluable tools you need to make the best financial, practical, and emotional choices throughout your divorce.




Fair Share Divorce for Women, Second Edition


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More than 1.1 million women are actively involved in divorce each year and all need solid financial advice to help make this transition less painful. In FAIR SHARE DIVORCE FOR WOMEN, Second Edition, Certified Financial Planner Kathleen Miller has created a comprehensive guide to help you completely integrate all the financial aspects of your divorce into a personalized and sound financial plan. This completely revised and expanded second edition includes updated statistics, recent case studies that reflect modern marriages, complete indexing, and a comprehensive appendix of resources. Kathleen Miller has added new topics and chapters, including: Grounded in the experiences of her more than 3,000 clients, Kathleen Miller's advice is clear and concise. FAIR SHARE DIVORCE FOR WOMEN, Second Edition will offer you the guidance and support you need to safeguard your marital assets, and will empower you to take control of your divorce and financial future.




Getting Your Share


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Each year more than one million marriages end in divorce. Yet, despite the passage of the no-fault divorce laws over the past two decades, divorce has become more complex and expensive, and can be financially disastrous for wives of every age and economic condition. Today, divorce can mean a 73 percent drop in the woman’s standard of living while the husband’s rises 42 percent. In Getting Your Share, Lois Brenner, an expert matrimonial lawyer, shows women how to get financial security for themselves and their children under the current divorce laws. From choosing the right attorney to the final divorce decree and settlement, this book takes you step by step through the legal, tactical, emotional, and financial conflicts of divorce. You will learn about the opening legal moves, how to stop thinking of your husband as your partner, how to get an accurate picture of family assets, how to protect your children financially and psychologically, when to negotiate a settlement rather than go to trial, and much more. Whether you have been married two months or twenty years, have had a full-time career, have devoted yourself to raising children, or have done both, Getting Your Share provides information and understanding to guide you through this complicated crisis.




Unofficial Guide to Getting a Divorce


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The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! Sad. Mad. Scared. Stressed. Distraught. Distracted. Overwhelmed. Divorce dredges up so many emotions and entails so many financial and legal issues, it's difficult to stay rational and keep your life on track. This savvy, updated guide empowers you to take constructive steps toward a better future. It leads you through preparing for divorce, the process, legal issues, coping, sticky situations, and post-divorce financial and health-care issues. It tells you things attorneys and other advisors may not, and gives unbiased recommendations for negotiating the tricky issues of divorce while keeping your sanity. * Vital Information to help you protect your interests in a divorce or in dealings with your future ex, attorneys, financial advisors, and more. * Insider Secrets for moving from "I do" to "I don't" with harmony, intelligence, and grace. * Money-Saving Techniques to reduce legal fees and court costs. * Time-Saving Tips to help you resolve your divorce without going to court. * The Scoop on the Latest Trends and precedents in spousal and child support, pre-nups, and more to help you set realistic expectations. * Handy Checklists to help you do everything from setting priorities to telling the children to dividing property




Going from We to Me


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Marriage is about love, divorce is about money. When divorce is on your doorstep, you need to protect your financial future. In this book, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Adrienne Rothstein Grace provides a guide to help you take charge of your finances through your divorce, and after. Achieve the best divorce settlement possible for you and your children. Empower yourself financially with the practical steps, insights, and valuable information in this book.




Your Divorce Advisor


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A lawyer and a psychologist offer a groundbreaking divorce strategy that protects both your finances and your family. From your first thought of divorce through the final paperwork, Your Divorce Advisor takes you step by step toward a divorce that dissolves the marriage but not your dignity, your sense of family, or your financial security. Whether you hire a lawyer or a mediator, or do it yourself, this practical, direct, and empowering guide offers you the wise counsel you need for both the legal and the emotional processes of ending your marriage. Your Divorce Advisor shows you how to: -Keep a healthy perspective that leads to a successful legal strategy and recognize when emotions threaten your case -Protect your assets without destroying your family Offering: -Detailed coverage of all your legal options and guidance through every legal step, including anticipating the emotional repercussions of your decisions -More information on custody than any other divorce book, including age-appropriate custody schedules -A sample divorce agreement explained one paragraph at a time Your Divorce Advisor helps you set yourself and your family on a positive course toward a new life.