Division of Marital Assets in Divorce: Fairness and Respect
A recent Forbes Magazine article offers advice specifically to women about assets in a financial portfolio that they might overlook when working on the division of those assets in a divorce.
From a practical standpoint, it’s true that people don’t always clearly identify or think about all of their “assets” at the time of divorce. But those of us involved in the Collaborative Divorce approach believe the focus of a divorce should not be o
n “stuff.” Advocates of Collaborative Divorce focus on the process of making good decisions without alienating one partner from the other and coming out at the end with respect and with the relationships among members of a family preserved moving forward. Simply because two parents will no longer be married doesn’t mean family ties vanish.
It is also troublesome that there are still individuals addressing women in this way, reinforcing an unfortunate stereotype that we firmly reject. Collaborative Divorce is about fairness, cooperation, and equal treatment whether for men or women, whether in traditional or same-sex marriages.
If you’re considering divorce, consider the healthier alternative provided by a Collaborative Divorce. Contact one of our members to learn more about the Collaborative Divorce process and how it can benefit you and your family. A divorce doesn’t have to be a fight, and it doesn’t have to hurt.
