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Divorce Checklist: Get Yourself Financially Prepared for Divorce
Are you or someone you know feeling overwhelmed about a potential divorce? Does it seem like you can’t get your financials in line and don’t even know where to start? Divorcing your spouse can feel like crossing a giant mountain without any guidance. Luckily, we’ve...
8 Ways to Handle Debt During and After a Divorce
In this guest post, Lyle Solomon, Principal Attorney at the Oak View Law Group, weighs in on how debt may be handled during and after a divorce.
How to Eliminate the High Cost of Discovery in your Divorce
Unfortunately, the cost of discovery can quickly get out of control. Here is the best way to keep legal fees down in the long run.
Facing Divorce? Use These Four Tips to Develop Your Budget
Establishing a budget is essential and critical to your financial well-being. The lack of a lifestyle and post-divorce budget can result in settlement agreements and court orders adversely affecting your financial future.
If You’re Considering Divorce, Know Your Options with Stock Options
Know your options! Poor advice, combined with a general lack of knowledge about stock options, can lead to poor, costly decisions.
Don’t Get Spooked by These 3 Financially Scary Divorce Situations
Divorce is scary, and rightfully so. The life you thought you had or wanted with your partner took a turn you weren’t really expecting. Here are a few frightening financial mistakes that you want to avoid.
Details! Details! – Don’t Overlook the Details in Your Divorce Agreement
Here are our top 5 details not to overlook to ensure you don’t fall victim to the financial pitfalls of a poorly written divorce agreement!
Money and your Marriage: Are You in the Know?
Financial knowledge is your right. Being happy is your right. You have a right to know about any asset acquired during your marriage. Being financially dependent on someone is your decision.
Thinking Divorce? It Matters Where You Start
For many, when approaching the new year, new beginnings are considered. Maybe for you that means moving forward with divorce. The first question you may have is “Where do I start?” How do I have clarity and deal with the anxiety of this very critical and emotional...
Understanding Your Financial Portrait Before Leaping Into Divorce
Catherine shares the importance of getting comfortable talking about money and how to protect yourself with a Financial Portrait by My Divorce Solution.
Divorce Financial Preparation Blogs & Articles
Financial divorce preparation tips and insights from top divorce experts. Learn the latest financial divorce techniques and strategies to ensure you’re prepared for divorce.
4 Reasons Why You Should Never Get Divorced without a Divorce Financial Portrait
Why you need a Divorce Financial Portrait.
One-word for Moms Approaching the Holidays
Here come the holidays and you may not be feeling too festive. Well, here are my thoughts that I hope may be helpful. If there is one word to describe the importance of a mom’s role it would be consistency. Sure, love is...
Divorce Checklist: Get Yourself Financially Prepared for Divorce
Are you or someone you know feeling overwhelmed about a potential divorce? Does it seem like you can’t get your financials in line and don’t even know where to start? Divorcing your spouse can feel like crossing a giant mountain without any guidance. Luckily, we’ve...
Divorce Tips for Moms
You’re there now, in a situation you didn’t expect or think you would be in, and you’re not sure what to do. You or your partner have spoken the words, “I want a divorce.” What now? It can be an overwhelming and scary question when you’ve spent time building...
8 Ways to Handle Debt During and After a Divorce
In this guest post, Lyle Solomon, Principal Attorney at the Oak View Law Group, weighs in on how debt may be handled during and after a divorce.
How to Move on Peacefully After Divorce featuring Michelle Dempsey-Multack
Together with Catherine and Karen, Michelle Dempsey-Multack, author of the upcoming book Moms Moving On, provides a framework for moving on peacefully after divorce.
New Year. New Divorce. New You. Four Best Practices for 2022.
If your 2022 is starting with divorce, we have four best practices to aid you in gaining clarity and confidence with your decision.
Divorce and the Holidays: A Guide to Planning Ahead
The holidays can be a tough time for those going through a divorce. Here are 8 key steps you can take now to plan ahead if you’re considering divorce.
The Four Cornerstones of Mediation with Winter Wheeler, Esq.
On the newest episode of We Chat Divorce we’re joined by Winter Wheeler, Esq. to discuss The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™.
The Divorce Power Shift: Important Takeaways from the Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce
Back to BlogBy Catherine Shanahan, CDFAMy Divorce Solution The Divorce Power Shift: Important Takeaways from the Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard that Bill and Melinda Gates filed for divorce this year. When high...
Four Early Divorce Mistakes and Why you Should Avoid Them
Whatever the reason(s) a marriage fails, the decision to divorce is typically an emotionally difficult one and jumping into the divorce process without being fully prepared for what is to come can lead to several critical and potentially costly mistakes which can be avoided with the right preparation.
Divorce Attorney Secrets to Thriving BEYOND Your Divorce with Susan Guthrie, Esq.
In this episode of We Chat Divorce, we’re joined by Susan Guthrie to discuss the topic: Divorce Attorney Secrets to Thriving BEYOND Your Divorce.
Prenups, do they help or hurt? With Shawna Woods
In this episode of We Chat Divorce, we’re joined by Shawna Woods to discuss the topic: Prenuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements.
What Does the Public Really Know About Divorce? We Conducted a Survey to Find Out
A nationwide survey on the perception of divorce through the lens of married people shows some common themes: People are unaware of the financial elements of divorce and split when it comes to who they would turn to in the event of a divorce proceeding. And people still don’t talk freely about divorce.
The Dynamics of Discovery and the Divorce Process with Evan Schein
In this episode of We Chat Divorce, we’re joined by Evan Schein to discuss the topic: The Dynamics of Discovery and the Divorce Process.
How to Negotiate with a Narcissist with Rebecca Zung, Esq
In this episode of We Chat Divorce, we’re joined by Rebecca Zung to discuss the topic of How to Negotiate With a Narcissist.
What You Need To Know Before You Get Married, Gabrielle Hartley, Esq
In this episode of We Chat Divorce, we’re joined by Gabrielle Hartley to discuss the topic of What You Need to Know Before You Get Married.
Life Insurance and Divorce with Grace C. Roessler, Esq.
On this episode of We Chat Divorce we welcomed Grace C. Roessler, Esq. to discuss life insurance and divorce. Grace is an associate at Mirick O'Connell's Family Law and Divorce Group in Boston.
Heal, Grow and Thrive Beyond Divorce
On this episode of We Chat Divorce we welcomed Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, Ph.D. a.k.a. The Divorce Doctor. Dr. Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership called Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce.
Are You Being Bullied in Divorce?
Bullying doesn’t just happen on the playground. Many people feel bullied during divorce, either by their spouse, their spouse’s attorney, or the court system. As the Co-Founder of the MDS Financial Portrait our clients are encouraged to stay empowered with financial clarity, so they don’t feel like they have little or no control over what happens before, during or after divorce.
Business Valuations and Divorce with Melissa Gragg, CVA, CFE, MAFF, CDFA
On this episode of We Chat Divorce we welcomed Melissa A. Gragg, CVA, CFE, MAFF, CDFA, and owner of Bridge Valuation Partners. Melissa provides litigation support services and expert witness testimony for marital dissolution, owner disputes, commercial litigation, business interruption claims, personal damage calculations, lost profits, and personal injury. She also conducts business valuations for purposes of estate planning as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Four Early Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
On this special bonus episode of We Chat Divorce, we are welcoming not just one but TWO AMAZING guests, Casey Shevin and Sonia Queralt, Co-founders of Divorceify.
What price are you willing to pay for love?
Are you wondering what price you would pay for love? In this article we share the viewpoint of Holly Hughes, intuitive healer and published author, and Catherine Shanahan, CDFA and Co-Founder of My Divorce Solution.
Mediation: Your Key to Finding Justice in Divorce
How does a judge decide who gets what in a divorce? I really don’t know. What I can tell you is that your best bet is mediation.
How to Eliminate the High Cost of Discovery in your Divorce
Unfortunately, the cost of discovery can quickly get out of control. Here is the best way to keep legal fees down in the long run.
Overcoming the “Divorce is Death” Mindset with Michelle Dempsey
In this month’s episode, we are welcoming Michelle Dempsey-Multack to the We Chat Divorce Podcast to talk about Overcoming the “Divorce is Death” Mindset.
Facing Divorce? Use These Four Tips to Develop Your Budget
Establishing a budget is essential and critical to your financial well-being. The lack of a lifestyle and post-divorce budget can result in settlement agreements and court orders adversely affecting your financial future.
5 Things You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive During and After a Divorce
In this interview with Authority Magazine, Karen and Catherine outline 5 things you need to know to survive and thrive during a divorce.
Who’s On Your Team? (And I’m Not Referring to The Big Game)
If this month has your thoughts turning to the possibility of divorce, don’t try to do it alone - put together your own winning team! Here are some of the people that you should add to your roster.
Philadelphia Business Journal Ranks My Divorce Solution Among Largest 50 Women-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia Region
My Divorce Solution, a divorce financial solution company, is pleased to announce that the Philadelphia Business Journal has ranked it among the largest 50 women-owned businesses in the Philadelphia region.
Downloadable Articles
20 Divorce Do’s and Don’ts As We Closeout 2020
4 Things to Do Now to Protect Your Credit Health During Divorce
We Chat Divorce: Before Divorce, What Should I Consider?
Navigating Divorce: Women Helping Women
5 Things That Will Change Your Divorce For the Better
Bullied in Divorce? 3 Positive Ways to Stand Up for Yourself
Thinking About Divorce? Where Do I Start?
10 Questions for Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney
What This Divorcee Knows About a Lasting Marriage
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