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Divorce and The Family Business: How to Protect Your Family’s Future During and Post Divorce compromise post divorce estate planning family's future pre divorce trust and estate Feb 26, 2023

 

We wrap up our Divorce and The Family Held Business Series with a critically important piece that is often overlooked or attended to only at the end of the divorce.  In the chaos of negotiations and the emotional turmoil that accompanies divorce, there are critical conversations and decisions ...

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JBD Team Talks: How to Get Unstuck around Leaving Your Unhealthy Marriage divorce journey get off the fence mend or end mending marriage Feb 22, 2023

A common place people feel stuck in indecision is whether to continue trying to mend their marriage or to end it.

In this podcast, Karen and Carrie talk about the limiting thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck in indecision, what it costs you to stay there indefinitely, and some ways to start...

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Divorce Roadmap: The Collaborative Approach to Divorce collaborative divorce court divorce journey legal advice meditation Feb 21, 2023

Collaborative divorce is the newest ‘kid on the block’ when it comes to divorce.  It is a process in which you and your spouse commit to staying out of the court system and working in a spirit of creative problem solving, transparency and trust. 

Beth Dalena, Esq. shares what a Collaborative Div...

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Divorce Roadmap: The Court Approach to Divorce child custody divorce litigation divorce roadmap meditation prenup prenuptial agreements Feb 20, 2023

Most people considering divorce assume that they have to ‘litigate’ in order to legally divorce. Today's episode explains what the court approach is and what it is not. Just because you divorce through the court system doesn't mean you will ever go to trial and litigate your divorce. There is als...

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Voices of Celebration: My Faith Walk Through Divorce: From Fear to Freedom divorcing a narcissist high conflict divorce high conflict marriage high conflict mediation high conflict personality Feb 15, 2023

Jodi recently emerged from a 2 year high conflict divorce. She and her family were integrally involved in a local community of faith and she shares how her practice of devotionals and prayer were a regular part of her life.

Jodi shares how her faith at first kept her stuck in an unhealthy marria...

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Divorce and the Family Business: Finding Hidden Assets and Nefarious Financial Activities w/a Forensic Accountant divorce and family business divorce journey forensic accounting hidden assets in divorce high net worth legal support during divorce Feb 10, 2023

While we touched on forensics accounting with our Business Valuator, earlier in this series, today we are focusing more on the family finances, the red flags of fraud, and potential inappropriate spending common ways people try to hide money and how you, as the spouse of the business owner can be...

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Divorce Roadmap: The Legal Approach divorce roadmap early stages of divorce legal advice Feb 07, 2023

One of the most important decisions you make in the early stages of divorce is the legal approach that will be most effective for your circumstances.  You may find that each attorney you interview states that their approach is the right one for you.  It can be overwhelming and scary to sort out w...

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Divorce and The Family Business: For the Affluent Women - How to Preserve and Enhance your Lifestyle During and Beyond Divorce affluent wife affluent women divorce and family business financial advisor financial planner high net worth divorce Feb 03, 2023

When it comes to dollars and sense there is much for the affluent wife to understand.  However, it is your mindset that drives your success, not your understanding of the financial complexities which is why I asked Olivia to speak to you!

Olivia has a very specialized niche…She helps affluent wome...

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Divorce Roadmap: The Divorce Landscape divorce journey divorce landscape emotional journey the world of divorce Jan 30, 2023

The Divorce Landscape provides a 'bird's eye view' of your journey ahead as you enter the world of divorce.  We guide you through what areas to educate yourself about in advance of making significant decisions, the importance of prioritizing your efforts, and how to maintain your sanity by focusi...

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Divorce and the Family Business: The Importance of a Business Valuation and Forensic Evaluation business valuation divorce and family business family business family business adviser forensic evaluator hidden money Jan 28, 2023


One of the most important steps in navigating a divorce that involves a family business is analyzing the value of the business - this requires a Business Valuation expert. Once their job is complete, if there is any concern around ‘hidden money’, a Forensic Evaluator would be hired to do a deeper...

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Divorce Roadmap: Should I Stay or Should I Go? divorce journey limiting beliefs next steps stay or mend Jan 28, 2023

While all decision during divorce are challenging, deciding whether to stay and mend your marriage or to divorce is one of the most stressful and emotionally charged.  It is often drenched in judgement, shame, guilt, fear and uncertainty.

Today we help you to unweave your fears and limiting beli...

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Divorce and the Family Business: For the Primary Business Owner: How to Avoid Costly Divorce Mistakes divorce and family business divorce journey divorce settlement life after divorce Jan 23, 2023

In today’s episode of Divorce and the Family Business, I am speaking with Ryan Kalamaya who will be walking us through his representation of the Primary Business Owner from initial consultation through the final divorce settlement.  If that’s you, it is essential that you understand and are prepa...

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