Articles Featuring the PDM Team
“Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward.”
Please read the articles below that feature Mark C. Hill, CFP®, CDFA™ and Justin A. Reckers CFP®, CDFA™, AIF® that provide great insight to the divorce process and Alternative Dispute Resolution models.
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The Wall Street Journal
Financial Advice for Mrs. Tiger Woods by: Brett Arends
“You’re Elin Nordegren. You’re hurting and humiliated. And in two weeks you’ve watched your home life go from a car crash to a train wreck….” read more
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The Wall Street Journal
New Breed of Specialist Helps Couples to Unwind Marriages by: Rachel Emma Silverman
“From wedding planners to florist to professional toastmasters, it can take a small army these days to orchestrate the perfect marriage. But that’s nothing compared with the growing number of people involved in ending one….” read more
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Smart Money
Happy Divorces by: Aleksandra Todorova
“Two years ago, when Lori Tricarico and her husband realized their 16 year marriage was over, they agreed on one thing: Their divorce wouldn’t get ugly. “We have two daughters and our ultimate goal was to remain friendly,” says the 40-year-old from Cumming, Ga….” read more
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The San Diego Union Tribune
Professional Divorce Planners Help Illuminate Financial Concerns
“When Mark Hill goes to speak before an audience and is introduced as a Certified Divorce Planner, his title often elects a few chuckles from people who aren’t quite sure it is real….” read more
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Kiplinger’s
A Civil Divorce by: Mark Solheim
“Divorces break down into two basic types: expensive and astronomically expensive. And we’re just talking about the cost of unwinding the family finances, let alone the unavoidable emotional toll. The difference – no surprise – comes down to how many hours you’re billed for by lawyers. If you and your soon-to-be ex can stay civil, keep your emotions in check, and work out the finances in a non-adversarial way – and then bring in the lawyers to dot the i’s, cross the t’s and file the court documents – you can save tens of thousands of dollars…” read more
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Los Angeles Times
After Cupid’s Day Has Run Its Course, so Have Many Marriages by: Kathy M. Kristof
“When Valentine’s Day rush is over, A. Natalie Nelson’s rush starts. Nelson, 48, is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Couples hire her to help sort out the financial implications of their split-up…” read more
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Ladies Home Journal
How to Protect Your Money in a Divorce
“Getting divorced can be an emotionally wrenching – if not downright bitter and divisive experience. But when it comes to divvying up marital assets, there’s no reason you can’t get past the pain and focus on making smart, sound decisions to ensure your long-term financial health…” read more
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Personal Wealth
Civil Dissolution by: Greg Taggart
“Family Court is where they shoot the survivors.” That’s the opinion of a retired Justice Donald B. King of the California Court of Appeals. Anyone who has been there knows the good judge is exaggerating – but only a little. Divorce, an already ugly event, inevitably gets worse once the parties walk thought the courtroom doors to battle…” read more