Scared About Money During Divorce? Start Here | 72

Does the thought of divorce and money completely overwhelm you? Maybe you've never paid the bills. Maybe your spouse has always handled the finances. Or maybe you've been avoiding thinking about divorce because you're terrified of what you'll discover financially. The truth is, that's really common. If you've been asking yourself, "Where do I even start with divorce finances?" this episode is for you. Today, Kelly Bennett and family law attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Alexandria Zeis explain divorce finances in plain English and take you through the first steps you can take to feel more confident and less overwhelmed. Here's what we chat about: • What financial documents you'll need for divorce • How to prepare financially for divorce and divorce mediation • What to do if you don't know anything about your family's finances • How to get organized before divorce • Why you should pull your credit report before divorce • How to gather bank statements and financial records • What the California FL-150 Income and Expense Declaration form is • How understanding your finances can give you confidence moving forward Kelly shares one of her favorite analogies in this episode: divorce finances are often like the monsters we imagined under our beds as kids. They seem terrifying until we finally turn on the light and realize they're mostly... dust bunnies. This isn't an episode about paperwork or financial forms. It's about giving yourself permission to stop being afraid of the money side of divorce… and realizing that you're more capable than you think. Understanding your finances isn't just about getting divorced. It's about designing the life you want next. About Kelly Bennett, Esq. Kelly A. Bennett, Esq., is the host of The Splitting Smart Podcast. She is a family law attorney and mediator with over 30 years of experience helping people move through conflict with clarity and confidence. Kelly is managing partner at Sapere Law & Mediation in Temecula, California. About Alexandria Zeis, Esq. Alexandria Zeis, Esq. is a senior family law attorney at Sapere Law & Mediation in Temecula, California. Resources: DIVORCE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST: https://mailchi.mp/1d960ec43ed4/uxo2u... KELLY'S BOOK: Victim Is Not Your Name – https://a.co/d/e4VguRk LEGAL: Legal & Mediation Help: https://saperelawfirm.com INSTAGRAM:   / saperelawfirm   FACEBOOK:   / saperelawfirm