Dr. Judith Gerhart, CFP
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst 
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 [...]
Money Tips
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Where did your money story come from?
No matter what our financial background, we all have unique money stories imprinted upon us from a young age. And whether we’re conscious or not of what we’ve absorbed, we all pass along these stories, feelings and attitudes to our children, partners, friends and colleagues. Even if you don’t [...]
Self Reflection to Help you through the Transition
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Research shows that it often takes two to three years in your divorce journey to get back on your feet.
We often turn to counselling services to help us through the transition. We accept a wide range of counselling, from traditional psychotherapy to support groups affiliated with community centres and churches.
One area of guidance often [...]
How did you get into this Mess? My insight into Reasons for Divorce
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
You may not realize it at first, but the time bomb for financial crisis sets early in a relationship, often as soon as two people meet.
Lets step backs a minute to understand this truth. You marry for all the obvious reasons you look to your partner for stability, warmth, ambition, sensitivity, success, money, and [...]
