Starting out on your divorce journey can be really overwhelming. It’s hard to know how or where to begin with the practical and legal aspects, let alone trying to navigate this through the huge range of emotions you’re feeling.
In this episode of Life, love and the law, a divorce day special, host and expert family lawyer Liza Gatrell is once again joined by firm favourites Tom Nash, aka Mr Divorce Coach, and Jodie Phelps, leading financial planner. They provide professional insight into taking the first few steps, answering the FAQs they get from clients on an almost daily basis.
00:25 Introductions from Jodie Phelps, financial adviser and Tom Nash, Mr Divorce Coach
01:18 How do you know when it’s time for a divorce?
03:01 I want to give my marriage another shot - what happens now?
05:00 Financial concerns at the beginning of divorce - am I going to be ok?
06:17 Understanding the basics of the matrimonial pot
09:27 The importance of the family home
15:19 Temporary finances and budgeting - understanding current habits and future prospects
20:19 Legal avenues if your ex won’t provide financial support during proceedings
21:23 Getting your team around you
22:46 What could you be doing if you feel that your relationship is on the rocks?
24:35 Is it always 50/50 in a divorce?
26:52 How can friends and family support you during divorce
29:35 What is a no-split divorce? Does living together apart work?
33:22 Approaching divorce in bitesized chunks and the circle of control
35:48 Expert insight into the very start of divorce process - messaging your ex, processing and ignoring hearsay
41:41 The role of the social media and TV in influencing our thoughts around divorce
44:36 AI and divorce vs speaking to a real person
45:25 The most common mistakes in divorce and how to overcome them
Useful resources for getting started in your divorce journey...
Download our in-depth handbook A Beginner’s Guide to Divorce
7 steps to an amicable divorce
What do I need to know when I start divorce proceedings?
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