Dr. Judith Gerhart, CFP
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst 
My Articles
« Previous ArticlesAdvice to Boomers Divorcing
Saturday, March 7th, 2009
Let’s face it Boomers have had a great ride in their life times. They have had sexual freedom, economic good times and enormous personal growth possibilities. Yet the truth of the matter is that lots of them have compromised their lives for their children, the values and /or their goals. There is nothing wrong with this. I [...]
Interview With Krystalya Part 2
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
An interview with Empowered Spirit, Krystalya Marie’, a spiritual leader and author, passionatley discusses the interaction between money and energy, exlpaining how each of us has choices about directing our energy toward having money is continued.
Six Lessons for A Happier Life
Monday, August 4th, 2008
The cover article of the March 2008 issue of Ode is “The Art of Happiness,” an interview with French psychiatrist Christophe Andre. Andre has made a name for himself through his books, two of which are “How to Lead a Happy Life” and “The Art of Happiness.” Ode asked Andre for a spontaneous list of [...]
Top 5 Songs to Get You Through Divorce
Friday, August 1st, 2008
The Top 5 Songs To Cheer You Up During A Divorce…
Going through a divorce can be an emotional roller coaster, some days you feel sad and other days you feel angry. Listening to music can be a great way to lift your spirits. Here are 5 breakup songs that will empower you, make you feel [...]
Tips of the Day Part II
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
1. Get a grip:
Emery says that divorce dredges up all kinds of emotions, from pain and grief to loneliness and fear that easily morph into anger.
It’s important, he says to “recognize your feelings and separate them from what you’ve got to do on a day-to-day basis.” And although you’re not likely at first, to [...]
And More Tips on Getting a Good Divorce
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Opt out of court:
All five experts generally agree that a professional mediator is a better choice for resolving your differences than a litigation-oriented lawyer - with certain caveats, Mikesell adds, such as when there’s a “huge power imbalance” between husband and wife. “The court system creates stress and drama by its very nature,” Rachman [...]
More Tips On Getting a Good Divorce
Friday, July 25th, 2008
Set the tone: Belinda Rachmen, a lawyer in Carlsbad Calif., and principal of Divorce in a Day Mediation, says he parties should try to “keep the drama down, be rational and get through this as peacefully as possible.” She suggests starting with a conversation like this: “Our marriage isn’t working; I’m sorry, and [...]
How Can I get a Good Divorce?
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
By: Jennifer Huget
The Washington Post
December 18, 2007
Getting divorced isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. But doing it right can set the stage for a happier life for you, your ex and your kid. Here are tips from five divorce experts-three men, two women, four of them divorced themselves (two of them twice) - for [...]
Anxiety over Money- Money Coach Professionals: How we can help.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
In divorce or after the death of a spouse most of us are quick to seek help.
We often turn to health professionals to better understand our heartache and how to make it well again. But while looking after your well-being is critical to your emotional health, don’t ignore the health of your financial situation.
Perhaps you [...]
What you can do to address your money story from ruining future relationships
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Here are some tips:
Tip #1: Ask yourself, “How did my parents or other role models relate with one another over money? What did I see them do? How did they talk to one another about money? What did they teach me, directly and indirectly?” Another excellent way to uncover this truth is to make a [...]
