The Divorce Rulebook

Are you confused on how your financial retirement assets get split with you and your spouse? In this episode Kevin and Pat discuss the different possible accounts you have, how they work, and the best way to divide them.

During the divorce process communication can often be difficult with your spouse. In this episode Kevin and Pat discuss ways to improve your communication and some of the common arguments couples have.

Are you getting divorced and wondering how to protect your child in the right ways?  In this episode Kevin asks a child of divorce common questions that adults have when splitting up their family. 

If you’re considering divorce, where do you start? Should you move out of the house? Hire a lawyer? In this episode, Kevin and Pat discuss the different options for starting the divorce process, and which option is best in different situations, giving you a roadmap forward.

Getting divorced is like breaking up a business partnership – the assets and debts acquired during the marriage have to be divided between the parties. In this episode Kevin and Pat talk about what is marital property and how it is valued and divided in divorce.

Should you stay or should you go? The decision to move out of the marital residence during a divorce is never simple. In this episode, Kevin and Pat discuss the pros and cons of moving out of the marital residence during divorce, including the legal, financial, and personal implications. And, if you intend on moving out, they tell you how to best go about it to have the least disruption and impact...

A common question from parents starting the divorce process is, ”how do I win my child custody case?” In this episode, Kevin and Pat discuss what “winning” custody really looks like, strategies for preparing and presenting your child custody case, and the mistakes to avoid.

Everybody has heard that divorce is incredibly expensive. Is it true? Does divorce have to be expensive? In this episode Kevin and Pat discuss the factors that makes divorce so expensive, let you know what to watch out for, and tell you how to keep costs under control.

Finding a good divorce lawyer or divorce mediator is extremely difficult. There are a lot of bad lawyers out there that don’t know what they are doing, that overcharge, and/or that provoke unnecessary fights with your spouse. In this episode Kevin and Pat discuss different ways to find a lawyer or mediator, what qualities to look for in a divorce lawyer or mediator, and give their recommendation o...

One of the most frequent questions people have at the outset of a divorce is, “how to I protect myself?” In this episode Kevin and Pat give you their top 12 practical tips to protect yourself financially and personally at the outset of the divorce process.

Most couples divorce either through divorce litigation or divorce mediation. In this episode Kevin and Pat discuss how divorce litigation and divorce mediation really work, the pluses and minuses of each process, as well as alternative ways to divorce, including “do it yourself” divorces and collaborative divorce.

For most divorcing parents, child custody is their biggest concern. In this episode Kevin and Pat discuss the basics of child custody, how it works, how to go about establishing a custody schedule, and the key factors you should keep in mind during the child custody process. 

If you want your divorce to be as amicable as possible to protect yourself and your children, planning is important. In this episode Kevin and Pat discuss how to set your priorities, plan your strategy, minimize conflict with your spouse, and protect your children during the process.