Divorce exEXPERTS - Resources for Divorcing Couples
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Divorce exEXPERTS - Resources for Divorcing Couples

Hi Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation.  My name is Melissa Gragg, and I  provide online divorce mediation and valuation services in St. Louis Missouri.

We are speaking with T.H. Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum, the “exEXPERTS”, about advice and resources for divorcing couples. They are divorce mentors and their mission is to educate, empower and support people to make the best decisions for their outcomes.

Welcome TH and Jessica!

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The Current Housing Market and Divorce
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The Current Housing Market and Divorce

The Current Housing Market and Divorce with Melissa Rubenstein http://www.ValuationPodcast.com https://www.valuationmediation.com (314) 541-8163

Hi Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation.  My name is Melissa Gragg, and I provide online divorce mediation and valuation services in St. Louis Missouri.

Today we will discuss the current housing market and divorce with Melissa Rubenstein – a former real estate attorney and realtor in New York and New Jersey.

1. Tell us about the current housing market.

2. What are the main steps when selling a house (specifically during a divorce)?

3. What advice would you give to a divorcing couple who is selling their house?

4. What is the process for one spouse remaining in the house when the other moves out?

5. What are some current trends for taking out a mortgage? Is the process getting easier or harder?

6. Do you have a checklist clients can go through to prepare them for the selling process?

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Divorce Finances: Tracing Marital Assets and Separate Property with Beth Garrett & Bob Boyd
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Divorce Finances: Tracing Marital Assets and Separate Property with Beth Garrett & Bob Boyd

Today we will discuss Divorce Finances: Tracing Marital Assets and Separate Property with Beth Garrett & Bob Boyd.

Bob Boyd is a family law attorney in Atlanta Georgia and co-founder of Boyd Collar Nolen Tuggle & Roddenbery. Bob is a leader in family law who has received recognition from his colleagues across Georgia and the nation for his work in high-net-worth divorce litigation and contested custody cases.

Beth Garrett is a lawyer and accountant in Atlanta Georgia – she is also a Partner in the Divorce Litigation Support Practice at Frazier & Deeter, primarily assisting high net-worth individuals and corporate executives with divorce, tax and accounting issues. She helps through mediation and works with divorce lawyers through all financial aspects of litigation and child support matters.

Welcome Beth &Bob!

1. Let’s first define the difference between separate and marital property in a divorce? How could someone have a claim of separate property?

2. What is the difference between community property states and equitable distribution states for divorce purposes?

3. What is involved in tracing assets and why does marital contribution matter?

4. Why is the “source of funds” rule important in a tracing analysis and does it matter how the property is titled?

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Family Law: Trusts, Estates, & Divorce
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Family Law: Trusts, Estates, & Divorce

Today we will discuss Marital Balance Sheet: Trusts and Divorce with Robert - Bob Boyd and Letitia A. McDonald from Atlanta, Georgia.

Bob is a co-founder of Boyd Collar Nolen Tuggle & Roddenbery and a leader in family law who has received recognition from his colleagues across Georgia and the nation for his work in high-net-worth divorce litigation and contested custody cases.

Tish McDonald is a partner in the Trial and Global Practice Group at King & Spalding. She focuses on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis in fiduciary litigation, trust and estate litigation, litigation involving non-profits, real estate litigation, and litigation involving governmental entities.

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Pandemic Economy and Divorce
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Pandemic Economy and Divorce

Today we will be discussing Pandemic Economy and Divorce with Josh Shilts and Patrick Kilbane. Josh has provided expert testimony in commercial and family matters surrounding business valuation, economic damages, fraud and other applicable disciplines surrounding economic and accounting issues. Pat is a wealth advisor and General Counsel for Ullmann Wealth Partners with nearly a decade of experience in helping clients coordinate their wealth management plans.

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Passive Appreciation in Separate Property in Divorce: External Market Forces
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Passive Appreciation in Separate Property in Divorce: External Market Forces

Today we will discuss Passive Appreciation in Separate Property in Divorce: External Market Forces with Dr. Ashok Abbott, an associate professor of finance at West Virginia University and founder of Business Valuation, Inc. where he provides value by determining statistical significance, validating economic models, establishing causality, and providing rigorous empirical support.

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Business Valuations in Divorce
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Business Valuations in Divorce

Today we will be discussing Business Valuations in Divorce and Discovery with Catherine Shanahan. Catherine is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Daily Money Manager (PDMM). Catherine is cofounder of mydivorcesolution.com and has been trained in mediation, collaborative divorce and financial planning. Catherine is fully dedicated to helping clients understand and navigate all aspects of divorce including planning a secure financial future post-divorce.

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Divorce: Prenups and Parenting Plans
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Divorce: Prenups and Parenting Plans

Today we will be discussing Divorce: Prenups and Parenting Plans with Calina Costa Plotky. Calina is a Family Law Attorney in Atlanta Georgia with KF Law, LLC. She concentrates primarily on family law including divorce, child custody, child support, modification of maintenance, alimony, palimony, contempt, prenuptial agreements and more.

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Active and Passive Appreciation of Separate Property in Divorce
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Active and Passive Appreciation of Separate Property in Divorce

Today we will discuss Active and Passive Appreciation of Separate Property in Divorce with Dr. Ashok Abbott, an associate professor of finance at West Virginia University and founder of Business Valuation, Inc. where he provides value by determining statistical significance, validating economic models, establishing causality, and providing rigorous empirical analytical support.

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Fraud in Times of Divorce: Following the Money Trail
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Fraud in Times of Divorce: Following the Money Trail

I have the pleasure of discussing Fraud in Times of Divorce: Following the Money Trail with Jason Pierce, a forensic accountant in Boston, Massachusetts. JASON PIERCE, CPA, CMA, CFM, CVA, MAFF is a partner with the firm Edelstein & Company LLP in Boston. Prior to moving to Massachusetts, he was a partner at an Alaskan CPA firm and a valuation manager for an RSM McGladrey network firm. Jason specializes in financial forensics and business valuations for dispute and transaction-related engagements. 

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Questions About Divorce Court and Valuation
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Questions About Divorce Court and Valuation

During this episode we will discuss many questions about divorce court and valuation with T. J. Liles-Tims, a fellow testifying expert witness and valuation expert in Oklahoma City. Many people ask questions about divorce planning or how to get a divorce when you own a business. So let’s say a person has decided to get divorced and they have a business, but they want to plan ahead and know what to expect…

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Divorce and Business Valuations: What to know BEFORE filing
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Divorce and Business Valuations: What to know BEFORE filing

During this episode I will discuss Valuation Issues to Know Prior to Filing for Divorce. There is a handful of questions that business owners typically ask when they are contemplating divorce and they may not have filed. They may not have even discussed it with their spouse. And I want to give you a little bit of information so that you can be prepared if you decide to move forward with this process. So one of the biggest questions we have is how should I run my business? If I'm getting divorced, can I take on more debt?

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