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Episode Synopsis
High-net-worth divorce brings its own unique challenges, especially around understanding, valuing and dividing complex earning structures, assets and pensions, often with international elements. In this episode, Ceri Griffiths a chartered financial planner specialising in supporting women divorcing high earners shares her advice on how to navigate the unique issues that high-net-worth divorce can bring. 01:43 What is a high net worth divorce? 03:40 Common power imbalances in high-net-worth marriages 05:00 The lack of knowledge and understanding around finances 05:40 The prevalence of narcissism in CEOs and challenges08:55 What is the sharing principle in divorce?10:00 The legal bit on needs v sharing in divorce 14:04 The importance of due diligence 15:30 Understanding complex earning structures 21:19 Challenges of Private Equity and Hedge Managers remuneration23:48 The division of assets and Wells sharing 27:14 Understanding what you need for the future and life post-divorce28:50 What is cashflow forecasting, and how does it help? 31:18 Looking beyond the 50/50 percentages32:10 Specific challenges of high-net-worth divorce 33:14 Breaking the gold digger myth34:00 Getting a final outcome you can live with 36:35 Ceri’s top tips for people going through a high-net-worth divorce Additional resourcesTaking control of your finances on separation: https://youtu.be/CIp6n4pgd9k Understanding pensions on divorce: https://bit.ly/41ryik4 Divorcing or separating from a narcissist: https://youtu.be/rCCfyHHKCfk Recognising and dealing with economic abuse: https://spoti.fi/3VndusS How to prepare for your financial settlement: https://shorturl.at/bnpQT If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/
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