The best advice we can give when it comes to taxes, parents and divorce is to plan for the future. Taxes can affect a home purchase, determine your mortgage amount, and even impact what your child will receive from Uncle Sam. In this episode,

Getting SplitReady 31.2: What the Lending Market Looks Like For Buyers

Jun 29th, 2021 19m 32s

The real estate market is hot, and similarly, the lending market has exceptionally low rates. It can be the perfect time to invest or refinance your property, depending on your situation. We discuss how forbearance affects the lending process

Getting SplitReady Episode 31.1: Tips on How to Navigate a Hot Real Estate Market

Jun 23rd, 2021 19m 32s

As the world begins to open back up, the real estate market is taking off. We discuss what is making it so hot and how long it will last. Is renting the right option for you? Have you deferred maintenance on your home? What about first time h

Getting Split Ready - Episode 30.4 - Preparing for Divorce in the Face of Pandemic, Social Unrest and Other Disaster - Part 2

Dec 9th, 2020 14m 21s

2020 has, in a word, sucked. We have been given more adversity than anyone could have expected. What, then, are parenting considerations that you need to make when looking at divorcing in the uncertain times?Join us for part two of our discus

Getting Split Ready - Episode 30.3 - Important Considerations for Financial Aid and Divorce

Nov 12th, 2020 14m 16s

Let's talk financial aid for college students. When you are a divorced parent or in the process of a divorce, navigating the FAFSA application can be difficult. It's better to apply for FAFSA sooner rather than later so you can get more from

Getting Split Ready - Episode 30.2 - Preparing for Divorce in the Face of Pandemic, Social Unrest and Other Disaster - Part 1

Oct 29th, 2020 18m 30s

2020 has, in a word, sucked. We have been given more adversity than anyone could have expected. What, then, do you do if you are considering or need to divorce in the uncertain times?Join us for a discussion with Jessica Malmquist from Greenw

Getting Split Ready - Episode 30.1 - Divorce Resources for Low to Moderate Income Couples

Oct 22nd, 2020 19m 41s

Divorce can be expensive. We hear most often about the mega-divorces with seven figure settlements or the juicy Hollywood divorces because there is drama, but that is not the reality for the majority of divorcing couples. The reality is that

Getting Split Ready - Episode 29.4 - Growing Through New Perspective During the Time of Divorce and Beyond

Oct 8th, 2020 21m 47s

Divorce is most often looked at as the end of something and the dismantling of a couple. That does not have to be the case. A change in perspective and intention can make divorce a time of growth and positive transition.Join us for a discus

Getting Split Ready - Episode 29.3 - Shadow Work as a Spiritual Practice During Divorce

Oct 1st, 2020 15m 50s

The concept of shadow work was introduced by Carl Jung as a valuable method for understanding the parts of our self that we keep hidden and suppressed. Divorce can often be associated with our darker, shadow selves and understanding and addr

Getting Split Ready - Episode 29.2 - Ways to Stay Grounded During Your Divorce Through Meditation

Sep 24th, 2020 18m 28s

No matter how amicable a divorce may be, there is still stress. Add some conflict and the stress can go off the charts. Unfortunately, sometimes people can turn to destructive means for stress management. What if there was another way to cope

Getting Split Ready - Episode 29.1 - Seeing Divorce as Co-creation Versus a Mere Separation

Sep 17th, 2020 20m 45s

Divorce is usually looked at as destructive and an ending. When looked at from a different perspective, it can be looked at as a transition and the creation of two new households, which may be a healthier.Join us for a discussion with Dr El

Getting Split Ready Mini Show - Fall 2020 Housing Update with Josh Berngard

Sep 14th, 2020 9m

Divorce brings with it some major questions, especially with respect to housing.Is now the right time to list a home for sale?How much can I expect to get for my home if it sells?What can I expect want to buy a new home?Divorce Realty Pro, Jo

Getting Split Ready - Episode 28.4 - Financial Safety and Keeping Your Assets Safe During Divorce

Sep 8th, 2020 11m 45s

Like it or not, money is necessary to survive in a modern society. During life events such as divorce, however, the risk of compromising financial strategies or losing these assets can grow considerably. It is exceptionally important for di

Getting Split Ready - Episode 28.3 - Mental Safety and Keeping Your Sanity During Divorce

Aug 25th, 2020 14m 25s

While it is important to manage the external factors during divorce such as finances, it is also essential to monitor and nurture mental safety and health. Join us for a discussion on internet safety and security with Angeline Schuller LCSW,

Getting Split Ready - Episode 28.2 - Tech Safety and Security During Your Divorce

Aug 18th, 2020 17m 32s

The internet can be a dangerous place, especially during times of change. The sheer amount of information in your digital footprint means that a breach or hack of your accounts can cause significant and widespread damage. You can be especiall

Getting Split Ready - Episode 28.1 - Safety and Personal Protection During Your Divorce

Aug 12th, 2020 16m 4s

The world can be a dangerous place, especially during times of change. There can be macro-change like the pandemic or micro-change like during a divorce. With a little awareness and understanding, you can greatly increase not only your safety

Getting Split Ready July Show Replay Audio

Jul 31st, 2020 1h 3m

The Safety Show#Divorce is a tumultuous time and safety should be at the forefront of anyone's planning. These safety considerations should cover all aspects of your life as you navigate the divorce and transition to your new life.GUESTSJoe M

Getting Split Ready - Episode 27.4 - Will Divorces Increase from the COVID Effect?

Jul 15th, 2020 17m 3s

There are memes galore popping up about the impact on COVID-19 and lock downs on marriage. Specifically, many are saying that there will be an imminent increase in divorces due to coronavirus.Join us for a discussion on the COVID effect with

Getting Split Ready - Episode 27.3 - Protecting Your Budget and Managing Your Divorce with Limited Scope Representation

Jul 15th, 2020 31m 14s

Limited sometimes means lesser, but not always. A growing trend in the divorce industry is in limited scope representation is actually providing divorcing couples different and sometimes more rich experience where they engage an attorney in c

Getting Split Ready - Episode 27.2 - Plan to Succeed for the Best Divorce Outcome

Jul 13th, 2020 22m 39s

Although divorce and chaos often go hand-in-hand, it is very amazing how a strategic mindset can drastically change the divorce experience and provide much better outcomes. While this is exceedingly difficult, the payoff is well worth the eff

Getting Split Ready - Episode 27.1 - Dealing With and Healing From Divorce with Humor

Jul 13th, 2020 14m 39s

The health and mental benefits of laughter and humor are irrefutable. Even medical professionals acknowledge that laughing can have an amazing impact of people dealing with stress and difficult times. Divorce is no different and the positive

Getting Split Ready Mini Show - Summer 2020 Housing Update with Josh Berngard

Jun 26th, 2020 8m 10s

Getting Split Ready Mini Show - Men and Divorce Audio

Jun 20th, 2020 14m 14s

What can a women teach us about men and divorce? Apparently a lot.Listen to a replay of my discussion with Terrie Vanover about what she has learned about men and divorce through her practice and her support groups.Learn more about Terrie and

Getting Split Ready - Episode 26.4 - Virtual Technologies and the Future of Divorce

Jun 12th, 2020 18m

Technology shapes our behavior. As our devices gain more and more capabilities, we do more and more with them. What about divorce though? Can two people dissolve a marriage virtually?Join us for a great conversation about technology and divor

Getting Split Ready - Episode 26.3 - The Benefits of the Crisis Management Mindset

Jun 12th, 2020 15m 54s

If the spring of 2020 has taught us one thing, it is that crisis can come quickly and it impacts everything. Getting through does not happen accidentally. It is through a deliberate and solution driven mindset that people can best emerge from