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Divorce is a process. This blog was created to inform, educate and empower you to think about all aspects of divorce; from the emotional and legal divorce to parenting, dating, creating a better life postdivorce and so on. Tips, ideas and information about divorce are offered throughout.
My name is Deborah Moskovitch and I went through a seven-year battle that nearly overwhelmed me emotionally and financially. Now I am using my experience, as well as insights that I have garnered from top divorce lawyers, financial advisers, counselors and other experts to help people get a “smart divorce,” as they move through life post-divorce and to advise them on how to position themselves for a better life and move on. I am a divorce consultant and educator, helping people choose their lawyers, strategize their approach to divorce, and deal with the negative emotions that can make divorce worse than it has to be. My goal is to help people manage the divorce process in a healthier, less painful way.
Based on extensive research through personal interviews with leading divorce professionals across North America, I wrote the book The Smart Divorce: Proven Strategies and Valuable Advice from 100 Top Divorce Lawyers, Financial Advisers, Counselors and Other Experts (Chicago Review Press, July, 2007). The Smart Divorce is available wherever books are sold, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com and many other webseller book sites.
Use this blog as your resource. I have identified many sites which are an excellent source of information. I invite you to post your comments and share your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you.
To learn more about The Smart Divorce visit www.thesmartdivorce.com
The information contained in this blog is general in nature and does not constitute authoritative legal advice. Laws vary according to state or jurisdiction. This blog should only be used in consultation with a licensed lawyer properly familiar with the specific legal matter in question.
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Sandra Finkelstein | March 11, 2008 at 2:59 am
Deborah, this is a great site, thank you. I would like some insight to any precedence regarding inheritance and alimony. It is my understanding that any inheritance that is kept out of the marriage (I am separated, filing for divorce) is not part of the “equation”. My ex has tried and will try again when we sit down to renegotiate the alimony to bring in this money.
Our parenting and separation agreement has been signed for two years and will be up in Aug./08. I was married for 7 1/2 years, lived together one year so in total just over 8 years. I have been informed that I will receive up to 5 years of alimony. While I do expect that it may go down how do I keep the inheritance money out of it. Is there precendence for this??
On a completely different note, I do speaking to women called: TO BE OR NOT TO BE THAT IS THE CHOICE. It is my journey over the last decade, in self-discovery and encouraging and challenging women to make changes in their life, if she chooses that will honour and love her; helping her find her truth. I would love to talk to you more and see if there is a way that I can impact the lives of the women that you touch to tell them YOU CAN DO IT!
Thank you for your time,
Sandra Finkelstein
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The Smart Divorce | March 17, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Dear Sandra,
Great question. This is exactly why you need to consult with an experienced family law lawyer who can explain the law to you in your jurisdiction. You should expect to learn what to do -and what not to do. Two hours of a lawyer’s time might save you hundreds or more dollars and much heartache in the long run.
Good luck.
Deborah
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taylor | May 30, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Could you recommend a divorce consultant in my area? I live in Northern Ca. south of Sacramento and east of San Francisco - I can travel either direction I live in stockton. Thank you
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The Smart Divorce | June 3, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Thank you for your inquiry. As I am a divorce educator, with resources and colleagues across North America, I do provide a teleconference option for The Smart Divorce consulting service. For more information, please call: 1-866-695-0270.