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At the time when we are most emotionally stressed out, divorce requires us to make critical financial decisions that have a long-term impact on our financial future. Knowing your options and financial picture can help you make the best decisions and have clarity in mediation and negotiation.
In today's episode, we have a special guest, Leah Hadley, a nationally recognized financial empowerment expert and the founder of Great Lakes Divorce Financial Solutions. Leah is committed to providing personalized and compassionate financial guidance through life transitions, including divorce, the death of a spouse, and career changes. Join us as we delve into the world of financial considerations during divorce and learn how Leah's expertise can be a valuable resource for anyone navigating these challenging life events.
Leah provides practical issues to consider when considering the financial division during a divorce. She stresses that an individual assessment of the finances is the best way to make informed decisions and know your options. In addition, she shares the importance of understanding the tax implications for any financial decisions made during the divorce.
About the Guest:
Leah Hadley, a nationally recognized financial empowerment expert, is committed to providing personalized compassionate financial guidance through life transitions. She will tell you she's had many challenging financial times in her adult life–becoming a parent of three overnight, getting divorced, and building a business from the ground up to name a few. These have been times when her ability to hunt down appropriate resources and careful financial planning was critical to her peace of mind. A former investment analyst, sought-after speaker, and award-winning financial planner, Leah is the founder of Great Lakes Investment Management and Great Lakes Divorce Financial Solutions. Leah uses her knowledge and more than 15 years of experience to help her clients make intentional financial decisions.
To get Leah's free gift: Divorce Checklist
To connect with Leah:
LI: www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley
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... a Certified Divorce Transition Coach. I am also a Board Certified Executive and Leadership Coach working with entrepreneurs and executives. With over a decade of coaching experience, and over 25 years as a credentialed mediator in the United States and Canada, I know how often women's voices are not heard in mediation, negotiation, and in discussions throughout the legal process.
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