Fact: about half of all marriages end in divorce. Typically, one of the spouses will take a more active role in managing the family's finances, putting the other partner at a considerable disadvantage following the divorce.
Many family law attorneys see the advantage of including a financial advisor early in the divorce conversations.  We:

• help prepare the financial information the attorney will need
• review information provided by the other spouse
• assess the marital assets subject to equitable distribution
• address tax issues
• construct a Family Financial Model to evaluate various settlement options

We work as a team with our client's attorney and other advisors to ensure the best possible outcome.  A financial advisor with expertise in the unique issues of divorce is vitally important, considering the long-term ramifications of the decisions.