Divorce is the farthest thing from being a simple process, especially when it comes to illiquid assets. Whether it's a business, jewelry, piece of artwork, or pension plan figuring out how to turn an illiquid asset into a liquid asset can be challenging. Host, Jon Peyton, discusses options for moving assets from one side of the ledger to the other if illiquid assets cannot be sold, or if one party doesn't want to sell. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst he has witnessed some prettry creative options designed to satisfy everyone's interests. Discover if you should use these options in your divorce negotiations!

If you need help from a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst consider reaching out to the team a C-Suite Planning™!

Does divorce have to be synonomus with financial ruin? In today's episode your host, Jon Peyton, breaks down the financial fears associated with divorce so you can look toward the future with positive intention rather than fearing financial ruin. Jon shares his knowledge as Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with the goal of helping you focus on gathering data, analyzing your situation, and designing settlement outcomes with your divorce team. 

Should you need help mapping out your finances before, or during, your divorce proceedings consider reaching out to the team at C-Suite Planning™!

Divorce is an emotional time for you and your spouse, but what about for your child(ren)? In today's episode Jon Peyton speaks with, child therapist, Anna von Wodtke to better understand how children process trauma. Anna specializes in treating children and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, Autism, as well as concerns related to self-harm/suicidal ideation, gender identity, social functioning, family changes, and bullying. Learn how Anna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with play and expressive therapies to help children process their emotions.

Should your child need support, and you live in Virginia, you can reach out to Anna at Family & Child Therapy! If you live outside of Virginia you can find therapists at Psychology Today.

Divorce is a scary seven letter word. It comes with a rollercoaster of emotions that are sometimes hard to process. In today's episode host Jon Peyton is joined by Dr. Ryan Carboneau, a licensed practicing therapist, to demystify the other scary seven letter word...Therapy! Dr. Ryan specializes in a number of areas like individual therapy, couples therapy, sex positive therapy, and trauma therapy. Dr. Ryan shares his nearly 20+ years of experience helping people process trauma, like the trauma you experience when you go through a divorce. Discover some golden nuggets you can use to help you process your trauma!

Should you need one on one support to process your trauma Dr. Ryan is available for in-person and telemed visits at Northern Virginia Therapeutic Services! 

Welcome back to Season 2 of My Divorce Planner™ where host Jon Peyton helps you navigate the divorce process and prepares you for life after divorce. Today's episode tackles divorce from two different points of view. Whether you're the one asking for divorce or being told by your spouse they want a divorce, there are certain steps you need to take as you begin the divorce process! Find out how to start preparing...

In the final episode of season one of My Divorce Planner™, host Jon Peyton talks goals. How do you build an investment strategy as a newly single individual? How can you meet some of your financial goals you have with the time you have? Jon explains when and how to adjust your goals and the timeframe for reaching them.

Now that the paperwork is taken care of, let’s talk about your financial future. How do you build a plan now that you’re on your own? In today’s episode of My Divorce Planner™, host Jon Peyton explains how to evaluate your financial goals based on these core areas: cash management, protection planning (i.e. insurance), long-term savings, taxes, and estate planning. Jon will also explain options for delegating the process to the right financial planning firm.

So now that all the documents have been signed and the divorce is official, you should be done with all the related financial planning, right? Not exactly. Estate planning is an important consideration after a divorce, because it relates to the beneficiaries of your assets upon death. In this episode of My Divorce Planner™, host Jon Peyton explains potential circumstances that you should take into consideration and the various assets you should be updating.

Let’s wrap up our discussion of divorce documents with the QDRO – a qualified domestic relationship order. This is the official document that tells an institution that 1) you are now divorced, and 2) you would like to separate various assets and proceed with distribution. In today’s episode of My Divorce Planner™, host Jon Peyton explains how a QDRO works, and what to expect in terms of mediation, arbitration, and actually going to court.

Liquid and illiquid assets, alimony, child support...where does one document all the terms and conditions for these agreements? In today’s episode of My Divorce Planner™ host Jon Peyton explains the marital settlement agreement (sometimes called the property settlement agreement), the official document spelling out all the nitty gritty details of a divorce.