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Remember being convinced there were monsters hiding under your bed when you were a kid?

Divorce finances can feel a lot like that. The more you avoid looking at them, the scarier they become. But when you finally turn on the light and take a look? Most of the time, they're just dust bunnies.

If you've ever thought:

  • I don't know enough about our finances. 
  • My spouse handles most the money. 
  • Where do I even start? 
  • What financial documents do I need for divorce? 
  • How am I supposed to figure all of this out? 


You're definitely not alone.

My co-host today is family law attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Alexandria Zeis, and we're talking about how to take the fear out of divorce finances and get organized one small step at a time.

We'll chat about:

  • What documents you'll need for divorce and mediation 
  • What to do if you've never been the "money person" in your marriage 
  • How to get organized before divorce without feeling overwhelmed 
  • Why understanding your finances can actually reduce anxiety 
  • How divorce financial disclosures work in California 
  • Why pulling your credit report before divorce is so important 
  • How to figure out what it actually costs to live each month 
  • What an Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) is and why it matters 
  • Why this can be an opportunity to design the next chapter of your life 


The financial side of divorce doesn't have to be scary.

You don't need to become a financial expert overnight. You just need to be willing to look under the bed.

Chances are, those financial monsters are really just dust bunnies.

About Kelly Bennett, Esq.

Kelly Bennett, Esq. is the host of  The Splitting Smart Podcast. She is a senior attorney 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.

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RESOURCES

Divorce Financial Documents Checklist: https://mailchi.mp/1d960ec43ed4/uxo2ul4l62
KELLY'S BOOK: Victim Is Not Your Name https://a.co/d/e4VguRk
LEGAL & MEDIATION HELP: https://saperelawfirm.com
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