Divorce is a grieving process. It goes through stages, as they mourn the death of a marriage they’d once cherished and worked to keep alive.

As a family-law attorney, you know that. Yet you also know, I’m sure, that there are glimmers of optimism which sometimes shine through during the course of a case you’re working.

What I’d like to discuss here is how you can—with, humbly, my help—bring more optimism to your clients. Sure, it’s great for them. But, arguably, it’s even better for you. Each divorcing-woman client you serve is mired in her own divorce. But it’s just one. You’re mired in all of them. A little sunshine from your own clients will not only brighten your day. It will lubricate your case load. It will improve the quality of your work experience. It will “thaw” frozen clients who otherwise may have dug their heels in on a particular issue.

So how do we get there? As a CPA, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst^® professional who helps women with the financial side of divorce, I think I can tell you.

The answer, you won’t be shocked to learn (from me, especially) is finance. Money. Whereas issues with the house the kids are complicated and fraught with emotion, money is simpler. Just imagine if you could tell your client: “Don’t worry: You’ll have zillions of dollars when this is through.” Granted, that’s a wild exaggeration, but I use it to make my point. Helping them gain optimism through the lens of finance is the best way in.

Two reasons for optimism

I always give my clients two reasons to see the glass as half full, even amid the turmoil of divorce:

There’s the end result to look forward to. They’ll have their own separate financial plan, and their own financial life, independent of their spouse’s.

At least as important, there’s the confidence they’ll gain: the security of knowing that they’re now informed and in-charge, vs., say, the days when they would blindly sign off on a tax return handed to them by their husband.

Once your client knows these things, she can focus on moving forward. It helps her get un-stuck from vindictive little issues she may be fixated on. Isn’t that a nice step forward for her… and you?

I can help both of you, digging deep not only to help you craft the most equitable settlement, but also giving your client the optimism that can only come from taking charge of her own financial future.

When should all this start? Answer: Earlier than you might think. As in, from the completion of the AFI. Honestly. The earlier I’m brought in to help, the more value I can bring.

Contact me today and let’s get started working together. I think you could use the extra sunshine!

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