Divorce Confidential

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.

Important FamilyLaw DON’Ts!

Don't miss this Divorce Confidential drop! This week Michelle and Amy met with Seattle attorney Ellery Johannessen of Johannessen Law PLLC to discuss important family law DON'Ts, valuing real estate in divorce cases, and Ellery and Michelle's current case involving a local celebrity and sex trafficking. So much in this episode! 

 

Ellery is an east coast transplant and owner of a small firm in West Seattle.  His career has seen a steady blend of family and civil litigation, and his current practice features both of those areas.  His wife Stephanie also works with him doing estate planning. You can reach out to Ellery and connect with him by visiting Johannessen Law PLLC online here or emailing ellery@eaj-law.com

Big Mistakes Divorce Lawyers Often Make with Real Property and Divorce

Don’t miss this Divorce Confidential drop with attorney Catherine “Cat” Clark, discussing the big mistakes that divorce lawyers often make with real property and divorce documents, real estate law, and her incredible mentoring for Division I athletes!

Catherine Clark is an attorney with over 39 years of experience in Seattle practicing real estate, commercial litigation, and appeals. You can find her online, learn more about Cat, and get in touch here.

 

Things Business Owners & People Involved With Startups Need to Know

Don’t miss this Divorce Confidential drop with business attorney Keil Larsen, discussing things business owners and people involved with startups need to know, Keil’s non-traditional path to becoming a lawyer, and more.

Keil Larsen is an attorney and experienced businessman with a practice focused on working with entrepreneurs, start-up clients, protecting business and personal assets, and more. You can find out more about Keil and connect with him here.

Clearing Old Mistakes From Your Criminal Record

Don’t miss this Divorce Confidential drop with criminal defense and record clearing/expungement attorney Stefanie Dorn discussing clearing old mistakes from your criminal record, dealing with a criminal case and a family case at the same time, and other need to know info!

Stefanie Dorn is a criminal defense and criminal record conviction and expungement attorney in Seattle. She has been helping her clients clear their records to remove past mistakes and defend against criminal charges for over a decade. You can find out more about Stephanie and connect with her online here (attorneydorn.com).