The Financial Impact of High-Conflict Co-Parenting
What Every Woman Needs to Know about High-Conflict Co-Parenting You expect divorce to cost money: attorney retainers, filing fees, maybe mediation. What most women don’t expect is how long the financial fallout can last when a co‑parent stays difficult, controlling, or chronically combative. High‑conflict co‑parenting doesn’t just drain your energy; it quietly drains your bank
Before You Say “I Do”
What To Have in Place, According to a Certified Divorce Coach Premarital money checklist for couples, by Katrina Newton, a Gottman‑trained relationship expert Money differences predict relationship distress more strongly than almost any other issue—and they’re 100% navigable with shared meaning and simple systems. Executive summary Marriage merges finances and futures. The couples who last
The Invisible Costs in High‑Conflict Divorce
3 Leaks to Watch Early (and How a Divorce Coach Helps) By Katrina Newton High‑conflict divorce can be emotionally exhausting—and it can quietly drain your money. Beyond retainers, three common leaks are frequent attorney communication, setting up a second household, and “temporary” court orders that last longer than expected. Spotting these early can reduce fees,
Money Skills by Age: A Parent’s Guide
Introduction Teaching children about money is one of the most valuable lessons parents can provide, and it can start earlier than you might think. Financial literacy is more than numbers; it is about forming healthy habits, making informed choices, and gaining the confidence to manage money throughout life. Each stage of childhood and young adulthood
Teach Your Children Well: Basic Financial Education
Why is a basic financial education important? Even before your children can count, they already know something about money: it’s what you have to give the ice cream man to get a cone or put in the slot to ride the rocket ship at the grocery store. So, as soon as your children begin to
Estate Planning: An Introduction
By definition, estate planning is a process designed to help you manage and preserve your assets while you are alive, and to conserve and control their distribution after your death according to your goals and objectives. But what estate planning means to you specifically depends on who you are. Your age, health, wealth, lifestyle, life
Financial Planning Issues for New Parents
Introduction Welcoming a new child into your family brings both joy and responsibility. As you prepare for this exciting transition, it is important to address the financial planning issues for new parents that come with a growing household. From updating your budget and reviewing insurance coverage to adjusting estate plans and understanding new tax implications,
Special Financial Planning Considerations for Unmarried Couples
Introduction For unmarried couples, legal and financial planning involves a unique set of challenges that married couples often do not face. Without the automatic legal protections provided through marriage, it becomes essential to plan and formalize important decisions in writing proactively. Whether you are protecting property rights, ensuring access to medical decisions, establishing parental responsibilities,
Nominating a Guardian
Introduction Planning for the unexpected is a key part of protecting the people you love. One of the most critical steps in that process is nominating a guardian or conservator to care for you, your children, or your property if you are ever unable to do so yourself. Whether you are planning for potential incapacity
Parental Rights Issues That Concern Unmarried Couples
Introduction Raising a child as an unmarried couple presents unique legal challenges that married parents often do not encounter. Parental rights that are automatically granted in a legal marriage may require additional documentation and legal planning for unmarried partners. Whether you are a biological parent, a stepparent, or part of a same-sex couple, it is