VMSW DIVORCE PLANNING SERVICES

Divorce is not easy...but it can be fair and equitable

Jean Shippey, CA,CFP,CDFA,FDS

Living through a separation or divorce is emotionally draining. I help simplify the process by examining the financial issues of your separation, help you understand your options and provide your lawyer with data to support your case. My specialized training and experience in financial issues surrounding divorce, gives me an added dimension as a financial analyst. I have many years of experience working with separation and divorce.

As a Financial Divorce Specialist, I work for you, to protect you, and ensure you receive a fair and equitable financial settlement. For information on our Collaborative Divorce Services click here.

I will help you…
- Determine which assets are feasible for you to keep
- Identify cash resources that are available for immediate income
- Set realistic and obtainable financial goals

I will help you understand the financial issues of…
- Personal versus marital property
- Valuation and division of marital property
- Valuation and division of business assets
- Spousal and child support
- Education funding for your children
- Tax Planning (How much tax will you pay today and in the future)
- Pensions and RRSP's
- Wills and estate planning
- Insurance needs

You will receive…
- Guidance in achieving a fair and equitable settlement
- Personalized financial charts and graphs specific to your divorce
- Clear and precise interpretation of your financial reports

Feel free to browse the resources section of our website for more divorce support articles.

Additional Resources:

• Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (External Website)

• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

• Divorce Magazine.com (External Website)

• Ontario Collaborative Law Federation (External Website)

• The four-letter word for divorce (External Website)

* Certified by Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.