Collaborative Divorce Financial Strategy
for Attorneys & Professionals
I am a CDFA®, CDS®, and NCMP® who provides strategic mediation & litigation support for family law firms and mediation practices nationwide. With 15 years of experience embedded within law firms, I understand that in a divorce, the law trumps the spreadsheet.
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From the complexities of Equitable Distribution to high-stakes Community Property division, I ensure that asset characterization and financial modeling align perfectly with your legal strategy. I help your clients navigate the numbers with cognitive clarity, so you can focus on the legal strategy.
I would like to schedule a time with you to learn more about your mission and how we can support each other. Learning and collaborating with the right divorce professionals is one of the most important added value we can give our clients.
The Strategy: When Finance Meets the Reality of the Law
Most financial advisors operate in a vacuum, building models based on market theories that don't apply in a courtroom. But in a divorce, the law always trumps the financial parameters a traditional financial advisor works from. Whether dealing with Equitable Distribution or Community Property estates, a strategy that looks good on paper is a liability if it is legally unenforceable or strategically catastrophic to your case.
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Why 15 Years Inside Family Law Firms Matters:
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Because I have spent over a decade embedded within legal teams, I don’t just "do the math", I ensure the financial strategy works within the parameters of the law.
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Complex Estate Characterization: I understand the high-stakes nuances of Community vs. Separate property. I help identify commingling issues and tracing requirements that are often overlooked by general practitioners.
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Legally Informed Strategy: I understand how statutory guidelines, tax codes, and case law dictate what is actually possible. I don't suggest "ideal" settlements; I build actionable ones.
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Preventing "Legal Friction": I act as a filter, helping clients move past emotional demands that violate legal logic—especially in Community Property states where the law is often absolute—saving you hours of billable frustration.
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Litigation-Ready Analysis: My work is designed to be integrated into your case file. I speak your language, understand your discovery deadlines, and know exactly where a financial argument can fall apart under cross-examination.
The Result: You focus on the legal strategy; I ensure the financial foundation is airtight, enforceable, and litigation-ready.
Strategic Support for Your Practice
I provide high-level assistance designed to streamline your case workflow:
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Discovery & Disclosure: Expert preparation of financial disclosures, Equitable Distribution affidavits, and Community Property declarations.
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Forensic & Tactical Analysis: Analyzing data to identify hidden assets, marital waste, or complex commingled interests.
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Settlement Modeling: Illustrating the short- and long-term financial consequences of proposals to ensure client buy-in.
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Case Momentum: Managing client financial anxiety and expectations to keep the case moving toward resolution.
Need an expert perspective for your firm or association?
Gabriella provides specialized presentations for legal and medical professionals on the intersection of emotional volatility and financial strategy.
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