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SPECIAL FEATURE: The Divorce and Beyond Podcast: Expensive Mistakes Made in Complex Property Division with Nicole Romito (Ep. 48)

SPECIAL FEATURE: The Divorce and Beyond Podcast: Expensive Mistakes Made in Complex Property Division with Nicole Romito (Ep. 48)

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Are you going through a divorce and need some financial wisdom?

Recently Nicole Romito was a guest on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie. Today’s episode features a replay of an insightful conversation that delves into complex financial issues during and after divorce. Gain insights on matters that arise during divorce – including whether or not to keep the house, how to find hidden assets, and the importance of having an advisor as part of your divorce team.  

Learn essential tips to avoid costly mistakes and gain a deeper understanding of financial planning in the context of divorce.

Topics include but are not limited to:

  • The role of a financial advisor in the early stages of a divorce
  • Tax implications and true walkaway values from investments
  • Complexities of dividing retirement plans, pensions, 401(k)s, and other assets
  • Navigating executive compensation and ensuring a fair division
  • And more

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About Susan Guthrie: 

Susan Guthrie, a renowned figure in Family Law and Mediation, has guided individuals and families through separation and divorce for 32 years. She recently co-founded the Mosten Guthrie Academy with mediation expert Forrest “Woody” Mosten, offering cutting-edge training for legal and mediation professionals.

As Chair-Elect of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Susan is poised to lead the Section in the upcoming bar year. Internationally recognized for her expertise in online mediation and AI in law, she has trained over 25,000 professionals worldwide, including programs for ABA, ADRIC, and NADN.

Recipient of the 2020 L. Randolph Lowry Award from the Southern California Mediation Association, Susan also serves on the Executive Committee of the Online Mediation Training Task Force. Additionally, she hosts two acclaimed podcasts, The Divorce & Beyond® Podcast and “The Make Money Mediating Podcast”.

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Building Your Team for a Successful Divorce Process with Susan Guthrie (Ep. 36)

Building Your Team for a Successful Divorce Process with Susan Guthrie (Ep. 36)

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Divorce is an emotional time for both spouses, but it’s important not to let emotions control the process. How can you build the best team for your divorce?

In this episode, Nicole Romito speaks with Susan Guthrie, a family law attorney, about the intricacies of divorce. They emphasize the value of a collaborative approach over litigation and the importance of assembling a professional team, including attorneys, financial advisors, and mental health professionals. Susan advises listeners on how to select the right attorney, stressing the need for one who genuinely practices collaborative law. They discuss the significance of experience and mindset in professionals guiding the divorce process and debunk the misconception that collaborative divorce requires a friendly relationship between spouses. Their conversation highlights the benefits of collaborative and mediated divorces for all parties involved, especially children.

Nicole and Susan discuss: 

  • The need for emotional support before hiring an attorney
  • The role of a divorce coach and a financial professional in managing emotions and making rational decisions
  • The benefits associated with a well-rounded professional team
  • The holistic approach to divorce which involves legal, emotional, and financial aspects
  • Misconceptions about collaborative divorce, the importance of commitment to the process, and how to find an attorney committed to the collaborative process
  • The importance of vetting professionals and asking the right questions
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Susan Guthrie is a nationally recognized family law attorney. She had a successful practice in Connecticut for 32 years and now is a well-known, collaborative and mediation trainer. She aims to help other attorneys learn how to effectively help their clients choose a more productive and amicable way to divorce. She’s also the host of two podcasts, Divorce and Beyond, and Make Money Mediating. 

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