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Work Productivity! Staying Motivated at Work After a Divorce
Work is often the farthest thing from a mother’s mind after a divorce. This is an incredibly emotional and stressful time, which...
Leslie Garske
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Managing Summer Vacation after Separation & Divorce
By Kids in the Middle You’re past the stressful stages of divorce, vacation plans are in the works, and you’re ready to enjoy some...
Leslie Garske
Apr 25, 20221 min read
How to Retool Your Retirement Plan After Divorce
When it comes to retirement, divorce can be disruptive at best and devastating at worst. This is especially true of divorce after age 50....
Leslie Garske
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Divorce Recovery: Creating Space for Feeling and Healing
There is so much to do post-divorce, from reimagining life without your spouse to helping your kids and family understand the changes, it...
Leslie Garske
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Garske Divorce Mediation - Annual Tune Up Package
Having clear expectations when designing your parenting plan can help ensure smooth sailing as you move forward with co-parenting. The...
Leslie Garske
Apr 17, 20221 min read
How To Encourage Your Soon-To-Be-Ex To Mediate Your Divorce
I often get phone calls from women who want to avoid an adversarial divorce and all the associated legal costs. We’ll discuss how...
Leslie Garske
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Divorce Is Hard. Here’s How You Can Help Those Going Through One.
Mette Harrison, a novelist who also works in the financial industry, was blindsided in 2020 when her husband of 30 years asked for a...
Leslie Garske
Apr 3, 20222 min read
How Getting Divorced Affects Your Roth IRA
If you got divorced this year, you might be wondering how that will affect your Roth IRA and that of your partner. The simple answer? It...
Leslie Garske
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Women Don’t Consult Financial Advisors When They Get Divorced. Here’s Why They Should
Financial stability is a top concern among women who divorce. Yet a new study finds that over 95% of women do not use a financial advisor...
Leslie Garske
Mar 22, 20221 min read
How Can Separate Property Become Marital Property?
Marital property, also known as marital assets, spousal assets or community property, matters when it comes to taxes, estate law and...
Leslie Garske
Mar 15, 20221 min read
12 Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing Over 50
Divorce rates in the United States are declining—except for people over 50. In fact, since 1990, the divorce rate for people over 50 has...
Leslie Garske
Mar 12, 20221 min read
How to Avoid Mistakes in Retirement Planning
One of the best rules of thumb for retirement planning is to start saving early and never prematurely touch the money you’ve earmarked...
Leslie Garske
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Feeling Uninspired? Stop and Do This Relaxing Activity For 10 Minutes
Struggling to regain your creative spark? We all lack inspiration from time to time, whether it’s due to holiday stress or an...
Leslie Garske
Feb 22, 20221 min read
Savings for Singles: Refinancing for the Recently Divorced
Divorce happens. And whether you’re consciously uncoupling or unceremoniously ending a failing relationship, splitting up for good can be...
Leslie Garske
Feb 14, 20221 min read
6 Steps to Feel in Control of Your Financial Landscape
It may seem like a daunting task at first, as divorce can feel like an exhausting and emotional roller coaster. However there are certain...
Leslie Garske
Feb 7, 20221 min read
The Importance of Making an Annual Financial Plan
Taking a strategic approach to managing your finances is a good way to keep tabs on how you’re doing, but even the most organized person...
Leslie Garske
Jan 31, 20221 min read
How to Tell Your Spouse You Want A Divorce
Telling your spouse you want a divorce can be hard and stressful. It can be emotional and bring on unexpected reactions. You want a...
Leslie Garske
Jan 23, 20221 min read
New Study Finds Clients Using Financial Advisors Are Happier
The survey from Herbers & Company found that individuals with assets exceeding $1.2 million and benefiting from the services of an...
Leslie Garske
Jan 18, 20221 min read
Mindful Mediation Divorce Resources
Wisdom & Tools for the Journey
Explore our video library of interviews with experts in the divorce field - from therapists, to housing experts, to life coaches. The healing can begin now for you and your family, our hope is that these videos will encourage you on that path.
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