Divorce is scary, especially if you're not confident in your ability to manage money independently. But what if the end of your marriage is not the financial Armageddon you fear? What if it's actually an opportunity to take control of your financial future? David Stolz is a certified public accountant, personal financial specialist and certified divorce financial analyst. David has more than 20 years of experience working in the areas of tax and divorce financial planning, and he's the author the new release Women, Divorce and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances and Your Future. On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, David joins Katherine to discuss what inspired him to write the book and why it focuses specifically on women. David shares his experience with clients in a contested divorce, describing why it's crucial to understand the whole picture of what you owe and what you own before you negotiate a divorce settlement. Listen in for David's insight on making clear financial decisions in a stressful time and learn how he helps women build confidence and take control of their finances.Topics Covered How to see divorce as a financial opportunity rather than financial Armageddon Shifting from shared responsibility in marriage to taking control of your personal financesHow David helps clients draft a spending plan (and why he's not a fan of the term budget)David's experience with clients in a contested divorceWhy it's crucial to understand the whole picture of what you own and what you owe before you negotiate a divorce settlementWhat inspired David to write Women, Divorce and Money and why the book focuses on womenHow the stressors of divorce impact our ability to make clear decisionsHow money conflicts in a divorce relate to security, self-esteem and egoDavid's challenge to women to be strong and strategic in negotiating a divorce settlement David's advice on building a team of experts and being mindful of who you listen toConnect with David StolzWomen, Divorce and Money:https://www.david-stolz.com/David on Twitter:https://twitter.com/stolz_daveDavid on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stolz_dave/David on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/davidstolzauthorConnect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246Email: [email protected] Call (914) 738-7765ResourcesWomen, Divorce and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances and Your Future by David Stolz:https://www.amazon.com/Women-Divorce-Money-Control-Finances-ebook/dp/B09VQ2JMGX