I recently had the pleasure of joining John Marroni on his Divorce Resource Spotlight series to discuss several of the legal, financial, and parenting issues families face during divorce.

Divorce is an emotional process, but important decisions involving children, finances, support, retirement assets, and the marital home must be made with realistic expectations and reliable information.

During our conversation, we discuss:

• Common mistakes people make before beginning the divorce process • Why financial preparation is essential before meeting with an attorney • Factors to consider when deciding whether to keep or sell the marital home • The differences between legal and physical custody • How mediation and collaborative law may help reduce conflict and expense • Practical ways clients can better manage their legal fees • The value of assembling a team of professionals with expertise in different areas

One point I emphasized is that even when a marriage ends, parents remain a parental unit for their children. Separating anger about the relationship from the responsibility of co-parenting can make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone involved.

Thank you, John, for creating a platform that helps individuals and families better understand the resources available to them during divorce.

I invite you to watch our full conversation by clicking the presentation below.