Dr. Judith Gerhart, CFP
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst 
The Good Divorce
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
There are no real winners in this process. Sadly however, the biggst losers emotionally, are the children, and financially, the parties.
The Mills-McCartney Divorce made the headlines around the worls as the couple waged war! Showcasing the worst behaviour imaginable of a divorcing couple, the media went into a frenzy to report the vitriol, conflict, bitterness [...]
Collaborative Divorce
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
“Collaborative divorce” is the new buzz word in family law practice. Its proponents enthuse about better and less costly settlements, greater client satisfaction, fewer accounts receivable, and less stress in the practice of law, than they can achieve through a conventional approach to family law disputes. How realistic are these claims? What are the down [...]
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 [...]
Tips of the Day
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
1.Don’t assume that, because there are no kids, this will be easy: Easier, maybe. Easy: no. “There is absolutely no research on divorce in people with no kids, Ahron says. “People don’t take it as seriously when you’re divorcing without children, so you may not get the same attention from friends or acknowledgement of the [...]
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 [...]
