Divorce Confidential

Lying in Family Court

Michelle and Amy sit down for a conversation about what happens when stories and facts get mixed up during family court settlements.

 

What happens when someone lies in family court, whether it's in your divorce or a parenting plan action that might be post-divorce. Listen to the different stories, situations, and tips that these experts have for you!

 

Tune in to learn more about what you need to prepare for family court and what you can expect.

 

Get all the information, insight, and more!

High Conflict Divorce and Dealing with Difficult Parties

Michelle and Amy sit down for a conversation about high conflict divorce and how to deal with difficult parties during your settlement.

 

When it gets to a point where you have to know you have to end it, but feel like the other party will make it difficult for you, remember that it is very much possible and doable to leave a high-conflict marriage. Listen to the different stories, situations, and tips that these experts have for you!

If you want to get the best case out of the situation, you want to make sure that you and your legal team outline what you want to achieve in your divorce settlement post-divorce. Bring in professionals to help you, prepare your resources, and get yourself ready.

Tune in to learn more about what what you need to prepare for high conflict situations and what you can expect. Get all the information, insight, and more!

Michelle and Amy sit down for a conversation about high conflict divorce and how to deal with difficult parties during your settlement.

 

When it gets to a point where you have to know you have to end it, but feel like the other party will make it difficult for you, remember that it is very much possible and doable to leave a high-conflict marriage. Listen to the different stories, situations, and tips that these experts have for you!

If you want to get the best case out of the situation, you want to make sure that you and your legal team outline what you want to achieve in your divorce settlement post-divorce. Bring in professionals to help you, prepare your resources, and get yourself ready.

Tune in to learn more about what what you need to prepare for high conflict situations and what you can expect. Get all the information, insight, and more!

Buying Property as an Unmarried Couple

Michelle and Amy sit down for a conversation about how to deal with shared property as an unmarried couple. Whether you are in a long- or short-term relationship, unmarried people should only purchase property together when they have an agreement in place, and it's important to understand why!

A Committed Intimate Relationship (CIR) in Washington State means something different than it does in other states. You may have property rights even if you are not married. So, when a CIR dissolves you need to know what to do next and how to deal with shared property.

The easiest way to avoid messy situations down the road is to define the terms with a cohabitation agreement. In this episode, learn about when you should contact a family law attorney to draft an agreement, and why it is necessary to specify the terms up front to help save yourself from a contentious argument later on.

Tune in to learn more about what happens when you buy property as an unmarried couple, and how to prepare yourself if the relationship dissolves. Get all the information, insight, and more!

Understanding Divorce Season and the Housing Market

Michelle and Amy sit down for a conversation to kick off the new year about divorce season and understanding the current housing market.

The first quarter is called "Divorce Season" because more divorces are filed in this timeframe than are filed all year. It's important to understand why and what to do next.

Maybe you've made it through the holidays but are thinking about taking action in moving on from your relationship. It's important to be deliberate with your choices and talk to someone about the needs of your circumstances. Or perhaps you've been served with divorce papers. If so, don't panic! Talk to an attorney right away and get a game plan together. 

January is also a great time to bring your home to market, and now is a great time to buy! Interest rates are still up from where they were last year, but prices have gone down a bit. The frenzied market is over and things are getting back to a more balanced state. With less competition out there, now is a good time to invest. The market will always fluctuate, so talk to your real estate agent to understand what makes the most sense for your life choices.

Tune in to learn more about Divorce Season and dive deeper into the current state of the housing market. Get all the information, insight, and more!

 

Managing Your Cash Flow Through Divorce

Tune in for our conversation about how to manage your cash flow when you are going through a divorce. Michelle and Amy are joined by divorce cash flow strategist, and founder of Get Priorities Straight (GPS), Doug Peterson.

Now is the time to take control of your money! Hear about all the things you need to consider to create cash flow clarity, and learn how to develop innovative spending and saving habits to gain financial peace of mind. Plus, get the tools and insight you need to take control, reduce stress, and gain insight into your financial situation so your funds support the priorities and values that drive you.

Learn more about Doug and connect with him by visiting the Get Priorities Straight website (getprioritiesstraight.com). Get Priorities Straight (GPS) partners with you to create cash flow clarity, develop innovative personal goals. You can also schedule a meeting with Doug directly at schedulewithdoug.com.

Second Marriage Finances & Talking Finances BEFORE Marriage

Tune in for our conversation about second marriages, and the importance of talking about finances before getting married. Michelle and Amy are joined by founder of Sephton Financial, Donna Kendrick, CFP®, CDFA®.

With interest rates on the rise, inflation at an all-time high, and in an uncertain economy, the role of financial planning is more important than ever! Hear about all the things you need to consider from a financial perspective before getting married. Plus, learn how families in transition can get clarity on their new financial picture and develop a plan that connects their future goals with their day-to-day life so that they can move forward confidently.

Learn more about Donna and connect with her team by visiting the Sephton Financial website (sephtonfinancial.com). Donna focuses her practice on financial planning for families in transition. She is also a published author, and hosts her own podcast called Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™ with Donna Kendrick, where she covers all angles of financial planning.

Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR) & Buying Real Property as an Unmarried Couple

Tune in for our conversation about Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR). Michelle and Amy sit down to discuss what happens when unmarried couples purchase real property and talk about everything you need to know!

Learn about the ever-changing landscape of the housing market and what that means for unmarried couples that purchase property together. Get more information about cohabitation agreements and property rights. And understand why living together in Washington State means something different than it might mean in a different state.

MeetUp: Do’s & Don’ts of Separation and Divorce

Tune in to learn about our MeetUp Group - The Do's & Don'ts of Separation & Divorce. In this episode, Michelle and Amy discuss their monthly divorce MeetUp group and the different ways you can get involved. 

The MeetUp events are either held in-person or virtually, and are a round table discussion / Q&A with our certified divorce advisory team! These events allow us to discuss different topics related to separation and divorce and offer participants the tools to navigate their way through those transitions in the best way possible. Every month we offer a place for you to get your questions answered in a safe, private environment.

 

Join our Do's & Don'ts of Separation and Divorce MeetUp group, check out the upcoming schedule of events, and learn more online here.

Personal Injury, Victim Advocacy, and More!

Tune in for our conversation with attorney Sarah J. Perez, Managing Partner of Perez & Perez Law PLLC. Michelle and Amy met with Sarah to discuss personal injury and victim representation, and learned about her fantastic all female team! 

 

Sarah is part of the management team at Perez & Perez Law PLLC, and she represents personal injury and crime victims as well as business entity formation representation for real estate investors.

 

You can reach out to Sarah and connect with her by visiting Perez & Perez Law PLLC online here, or by emailing sarah@perezandperezlaw.com.

Women & Finding Financial Freedom in Business

Don’t miss this Divorce Confidential drop with business coach Brooke Ramstad discussing helping women get on their feet or take the next steps forward in business, life, and finding financial freedom.

Brooke Ramstad is a Certified Professional Business Coach and Certified Exit Planner Advisor in Boise and works virtually serving clients everywhere. You can find her online and connect with her here.

 

To learn more about the books mentioned in this episode, click below.

The Far Traveler, by Nancy Marie Brown. 

The Price of Motherhood, by Ann Crittenden.