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In the high-stakes environment of divorce, decision-making isn't just difficult—neurologically, it is nearly impossible. When the brain is under the extreme stress of litigation, it defaults to shortcuts, avoids trade-offs, and succumbs to "ego depletion," leading even the most successful professionals to make impulsive or illogical decisions. This "fog" creates two dangerous extremes: the spouse who stays silent out of fear, and the spouse who makes unrealistic demands.

Unrealistic divorce demands rarely come from greed—they come from fear, influence, and distorted expectations. Here’s what happens when one spouse tries to be fair while the other is guided by everything but the facts.

I'm asked about my fees and process constantly. Here's the truth: I don't have a standard answer—because your divorce isn't standard. And cookie-cutter planning can cost you six or seven figures.

Physician Divorce Financial Planning: Breaking the Money Silence That Costs Doctors Millions. CDFA Gabriella Martinelli shares strategies to protect wealth and avoid costly mistakes.