Module 1: The Right Way to Negotiate in a Divorce
The best divorce outcomes don’t happen by chance!
You’ll Learn:
- How to negotiate effectively in a divorce;
- A thorough understanding of the two types of negotiation methods, and learn why one is superior to the other;
- Valuable negotiation tips and techniques, so you can avoid common pitfalls;
- How you can get through the divorce process confidently, efficiently, and with a better outcome;
- How to arrive at a divorce agreement that creates a “win-win” for you, your spouse, and your children, while helping you and your spouse preserve financial and emotional resources and avoid costly divorce litigation.
Use this knowledge to gain confidence in your ability to take charge and move forward through your divorce negotiations with the skills and techniques to effectively negotiate for what you want, need, and deserve.
- 6 video lessons - (48 mins in duration)- 4 downloads
Module 2: How to Prepare for Parenting Plan Negotiations
In this module, you’ll learn about both the standard as well as lesser-known, yet equally critical elements which should be included in a comprehensive parenting plan.
Various examples of common parenting plans will also be shared, along with pros and cons of each, and criteria to use to help determine if a plan is feasible (and sustainable) in a particular situation.
Use this knowledge to develop, negotiate and come to agreement on your own comprehensive parenting plan which includes all elements required to successfully co-parent your children post-divorce.
Enabling you to shield your kids from the adverse effects of divorce - and they (continue to) feel loved, supported, and will thrive post-divorce.
- 12 video lessons - (54 mins in duration)- Download: Parenting Plan Examples Worksheet
Module 3: Preparing for Child Support Negotiations
Child support is about more than just money.
In this module, you’ll learn why there’s much more to determining child support than simply running a guideline.
Gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of child support, including:
- What it is;
- When it can end;
- And what items should be included a comprehensive child support agreement.
- Learn how to differentiate the various types of children’s expenses in order to identify your children’s true financial needs.
Doing so will enable parents to prioritize expenditures and negotiate a realistic amount of financial support for their kids.
A brief history of child support in the US will also be shared including:
- An overview of the 3 child support models;
- Detailed approaches on negotiating various types of expenses;
- The pros and cons of each approach;
- And tactics and techniques for resolving anticipated future changes in circumstances.
Use this knowledge to improve your child support negotiations and outcomes to ensure your children will have the financial resources they need to live happy and well-adjusted lives post-divorce.
- 12 video lessons - (56 mins in duration)
Module 4: How to Prepare for Alimony Negotiations
This module will explore the complicated and contentious topic of alimony and address the most common myths and misconceptions about its determination.
Gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of alimony, including:
- What it is;
- When it can end;
- And what items should be included in a comprehensive alimony agreement.
Also covered:
- An overview of the various types of alimony;
- A variety of approaches to negotiating various types of alimony to aid in addressing a number of unique situational complexities;
- And techniques for resolving known and potential future changes in circumstances.
Use this knowledge to:
- Approach your alimony negotiations with realistic expectations;
- Negotiate an alimony agreement that, to the best of your abilities, will enable you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to each have the financial resources needed to manage your finances, and make ends meet post-divorce;
- Reach an agreement faster and with less conflict.
- 6 video lessons - (34 mins in duration)
Module 5: Preparing for Property Division Negotiations
When it comes to dividing marital property and debts, there’s more to getting a fair agreement than splitting everything in half.
In this module, you’ll learn why dividing property in a divorce is a lot more complicated than cutting everything in half.
Gain a thorough understanding of all major aspects of property division in a divorce, including:
- A high-level overview of the two property division concepts in the United States;
- The three negotiation methodologies that can be used when approaching property division in a divorce;
- The four challenges divorcing couples face when dividing assets and liabilities in a divorce;
- And issues to consider when resolving them.
Also covered:
- A deep dive into each of the most common asset and liability classes divorcing couples own and need to divide in a divorce;
- Options to consider, and questions to ask, to aid you in coming to agreement on the division of your marital assets and liabilities.
Use that knowledge to:
- Identify your financial interests.
- Develop a negotiation strategy.
- Maintain control over how your assets and debts will be divided.
- Make informed decisions.
- Improve your property division negotiations and outcomes.
- Negotiate a property division agreement that, to the best of your abilities, you and your soon-to-be-ex both find fair, equitable, and reflects the contribution each of you made to the marriage.
- 14 video lessons - (69 mins in duration)
BONUS: Duration and Situational-Based Complexities in Divorce
How to recognize, and resolve, the unique issues couples face in divorce.
In this module, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the issues and complexities divorcing couples face, that are a byproduct of the duration, and/or situation, of their marriage.
Such as:
- Divorce after a Short Duration Marriage
- Divorce after 10 Years
- Divorce after 20 Years
- Empty Nesters Divorce
- Gray Divorce
- Divorce with a Business Involved
- Divorce Involving Employee(s) of a Start-Up and/or VC-Backed Tech Company
- Divorce Between a Stay at Home Parent + Sole Breadwinner
You’ll Learn:
- The specific challenges and pitfalls divorcing couples face, based on the duration and/or situational complexities of their marriage;
- Along with actionable strategies to aid in addressing them.
Use that knowledge to keep your divorce amicable, efficient and productive, while avoiding potential pitfalls and costly litigation.
- 9 video lessons - (35 mins in duration)
BONUS: Planning (NOW) for Known or Potential Changes (in the Future)
Life will change, and thorough divorce agreements plan for that.
In this module, you’ll learn common changes in circumstances divorced couples encounter.
You’ll Learn:
- A variety of common life events couples will encounter once their divorce is final, and how those events may potentially impact their parenting plan, child support, and alimony agreements post-divorce;
- Along with actionable strategies to aid in planning for and addressing them.
Use that knowledge to:
- Develop a divorce agreement that will reflect the evolution of your lives as individuals and co-parents, for when things change.
- Feel confident in your ability to manage your changes in circumstances as they arise in the future.
- 6 video lessons - (30 mins in duration)
