Divorce: How to Keep the Lawyers From Getting All Your Money

There is no denying the emotional and financial toll that divorce can take on a family. But once the decision has been made to end a marriage, there are steps that can be taken to prevent the destructive toll on each spouse’s financial future. Suggested Reading 13 Black Celebs Who Prove That Financial Literacy Is…

There is no denying the emotional and financial toll that divorce can take on a family. But once the decision has been made to end a marriage, there are steps that can be taken to prevent the destructive toll on each spouse’s financial future.

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In this Wednesday’s episode of The Root Live: Bring It to the Table, host Harriette Cole speaks with certified divorce coach Tamara Harris Robinson, who works with families in the transition to divorce. Despite a potentially contentious relationship, Robinson recommends that couples look for common ground and set financial priorities as a starting point for negotiation. Prudential professional ShirleyAnn Robertson joins the discussion to talk about setting expectations after divorce in the transition from a two-income to one-income life.

The Root Live: Bring It to the Table video series continues every Wednesday through Dec. 24. Other topics in the series include the following:

* whether crowdfunding can finance your dream; * LGBT partners and benefits: knowing your rights; * finding a job after serving your country; * living a biblically sound financial life; * managing your children’s financial expectations.

To watch an earlier episode of The Root Live: Bring It to the Table, click here.

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