{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"007: Divorce: Prenup, Postnup and Everything in Between","description":"In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten welcomes Walnut Creek family attorney Ariel Brownell Lee into the studio.  During her conversation with Kirsten, Ariel touches on all aspects of a prenuptial agreement. While discussing the pros and cons, Ariel reveals just how much a prenup can, and can\u2019t, protect. Kirsten and Ariel explore the overlap between estate planning and divorce by examining community property, characterization of assets, and the protection a postnup can offer married couples years into their marriage. Later, Ariel weighs in on what couples heading for divorce should think about and offers actionable tips and tools. Big Three From Episode # 007: Have the uncomfortable conversations with your spouse Plan ahead, even if it seems like something you don\u2019t need to think about, you do. Always seek counsel. Don\u2019t try and do the work on your own. It\u2019s more efficient to do it right the first time than to hire someone to clean up your mistakes. Time-stamped Show Notes 2:55 \u2013 What kinds of couples need a prenuptial agreement? 3:50 \u2013 Ariel talks about the pros of a prenup 4:20 \u2013 Ariel talks about the cons of a prenup 5:30 \u2013 Ariel and Kirsten discuss what a prenup protects 6:15 \u2013 Spousal support gets tricky here \u2013 don\u2019t think you need it, but do you? 8:09 \u2013 Ariel highlights the things a prenup doesn\u2019t protect 9:09 \u2013 Kirsten talks about community property, the magic number 8 and post nuptial agreements 10:59 \u2013 What\u2019s the difference between prenups and postnups? 12:02 \u2013 How to ensure your prenup is enforceable \u2013 hint: the answer isn\u2019t online. 14:30 \u2013 Ariel roadmaps what a divorce looks like with a prenup and without a prenup 19:00 \u2013 What should couples think about when they are heading for divorce? 24:06 \u2013 What does child custody look like in divorce? 27:54 \u2013 What are other custody disputes? 33:13 \u2013 Ariel talks ladies in law Episode # 007 Freebie: Heading for divorce is an emotional time and getting your head in the game is not always the easiest. Your judgment is probably clouded whether or not the separation is mutual. If you are heading down this road, it\u2019s time to get started and get ahead of the game. Family lawyer and Absolute Trust Talk guest Ariel Brownell Lee has put together a free pre-divorce checklist and roadmap. These take a bit of guesswork out of your future. From issues to consider, to documents to gather, Ariel provides and a broad overview of what to expect from filing to judgment. Ariel hopes these tools will bring a little bit of support and a little bit of certainty to you about starting the process.  Resources\/Tools\/Links Mentioned in this Episode: A Seat at the Table: http:\/\/cwlseatatthetable.blogspot.com Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together  Visit https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/scheduling\/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications\u2014from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com. ","author_name":"Absolute Trust Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/podcast","html":"