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In this episode, Eric Blake discusses with Carolyn Daly how women can navigate divorce decisions to protect their financial future.

Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions and financial uncertainty collide. How do you make clear decisions when everything feels uncertain? And how can the right guidance help you avoid costly mistakes along the way? In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn Daly, Managing Partner at Cohen Seglias, to talk through how women can approach divorce with clarity and structure. We cover the importance of understanding your assets, avoiding emotional decisions, and working with the right professionals early. Carolyn also shares how alternative processes like mediation can reduce stress and costs, along with practical ways to move forward with confidence and protect your financial future. Key takeaways: Why understanding all assets early helps avoid confusion and poor decisions during divorce settlements How emotional attachment to the house can lead to long-term financial strain and missed opportunities The importance of reviewing tax implications, especially capital gains, when dividing investment assets Why delays in the process often increase stress, conflict, and overall costs for both parties How mediation and arbitration can offer more control, reduce conflict, and…

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