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.

Avoid Costly Divorce Mistakes Ending a marriage may be the most challenging life event you will ever face. Whether you're contemplating divorce or in the middle of one right now, you need to be prepared to face the tough questions: What's going to happen to your lifestyle, money, and retirement? What pitfalls should you avoid, and what steps do you need to take to move forward? How do you protect your family, your children, and your future? If you're overwhelmed by the prospect of divorce or you're simply fed up with one-size-fits-all online articles and advice, you need Divorce and Your Money: How to Avoid Costly Divorce Mistakes. Written by Shawn Leamon, MBA, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and host of the #1 divorce financial podcast, Divorce and Your Money, this no-nonsense, user-friendly guide provides a complete plan for facing the tough decisions in your divorce. Shawn's work has been seen in Time, USA Today, Yahoo! Finance, Nasdaq, San Francisco Chronicle, and many other publications across the United States. His website, DivorceAndYourMoney.com has over 1 million viewers and his podcast has over 500,000 downloads. With the practical strategies outlined in Divorce and Your Money, you will take control of your divorce, your money, and your future. Learn the essentials of planning for your divorce, like how to choose the right divorce strategies, determine if your attorney is fighting for you, and how to move forward to benefit you and your family.

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.

"Filled with easy-to-understand examples and women's stories of wealth-building challenges and successes, Itkins's advice shows you how to take your hard-earned money and grow it in the stock market using options to reduce risk. Whether you hire a financial advisor to manage your money or manage it yourself, this book will put you on the path of financial empowerment."--Back cover.

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.

Walk Away From Divorce with Financial Security Family lawyer Gayle Rosenwald Smith has designed this thoroughly researched, practical, and easy-to-read guide to help the reader through difficult, emotional, and often overwhelming divorce processes. She comprehensively explains the financial issues that can impact divorce and, most importantly, tells the reader what they can do to better understand their situation and how to take proper action. Included are effective tools and strategies to: Choose the best lawyers, financial advisors, and more Track assets with checklists and charts Evaluate and understand stock options and other "perks" Prepare a budget and expense sheets Value business, pension plans, and retirement funds-401(k)s, IRAs, and more Understand the importance of insurance in divorce Determine the best course of action for the family home and other property Get a good property settlement agreement Ensure your future financial security and economic well being

Divorce - once you've made the decision, you just want to get through it as quickly and painlessly as possible. If you have kids, you'll try anything to keep them from feeling broken. But you only have one chance to do it right. You can be SMART - bring in the right experts for your divorce, gather all the information, and you'll be sure to make the decisions that are BEST for YOU. Think your lawyer will advise you on the best settlement? Think again. Filing the proper documents and protecting your rights is their job. They are not financial advisors or accountants. Divorce is NOT for Dummies is your best defense against financial loss. It puts YOU in control with the knowledge you need to confidently negotiate a win-win agreement. Nancy, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, shares with you strategies that have benefited her clients. You'll learn: -The documents to gather and how to get organized. -Do It Yourself, Mediation, or Lawyer Assisted? Which divorce method is right for you? -How to ensure all assets and property are accounted for and who really owns what. -How child support and alimony come into play. Don't get divorced without it! Nancy founded Smarter Divorce Solutions in 2011 after going through her own less-than-optimal divorce process. She has over 16 years of experience in both investment management and financial planning. In 2012 she joined Registered Investment Advisor firm Clarity Financial where she also provides full service financial planning and investment management. She is a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF(TM)), a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA(TM)), an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), a Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC) and a trained mediator. Nancy holds the Phoenix, 2015 Business Owner of the Year award from the National Association of Women Business Owners, was a 2014 Finalist in the BBB Business Ethics Awards, and is a frequent volunteer for the Fresh Start Foundation for Women. For more information or to contact Nancy please visit her website at: www.SmarterDivorceSolutions.com