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Beth McClelland, MBA, CFP®, CDFA®

Beth McClelland, MBA, CDFA®, CFP® is the founder and managing principal of East Bay Divorce Financial Planning. Beth provides guidance in settlement planning, finances and decision-making for clients as they journey through the divorce process.
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Financial Disclosures during my Divorce, really?  Do I have to?

September 5, 2019 By Beth McClelland, MBA, CFP®, CDFA®

Financial Disclosures

Yes, no matter what process you choose for your divorce, the California Courts require full financial disclosure of all income, assets, and expenses. Honestly, I think this is an important requirement even though it can be difficult and cumbersome.  In mediation or collaboration where both parties are working together the financial disclosure process can be less complicated because there … [Read more...] about Financial Disclosures during my Divorce, really?  Do I have to?

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Alphabet Soup of Getting Professional Help with Your Divorce Finances

July 23, 2019 By Beth McClelland, MBA, CFP®, CDFA®

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Getting good financial advice as part of your divorce process can be one of the most important decisions you make. During this highly emotional time you are making some of the most important financial decisions of your life.  High emotions and important financial decisions, a good match??? Not usually. So who do I trust? It depends, but a simple answer is a professional trained in … [Read more...] about Alphabet Soup of Getting Professional Help with Your Divorce Finances

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The Benefits of a Collaborative Approach in Division of Assets and Debts

June 24, 2019 By Beth McClelland, MBA, CFP®, CDFA®

Splitting a Family’s Assets

Collaborative Practice utilizes a team approach to the divorce process.  As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), I want to share with you how I see tremendous value in a team approach to asset division. The typical litigation model using a divorce attorney includes a listing of your assets and a “reasonably fair” division worked out by the … [Read more...] about The Benefits of a Collaborative Approach in Division of Assets and Debts

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Avoiding Common Money Mistakes in Your Divorce

April 10, 2019 By Beth McClelland, MBA, CFP®, CDFA®

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There are no easy do-overs in divorce. The courts do allow revisiting child support and spousal support in some situations, but wouldn’t it be better to do it right the first time? In most couples, one member is more familiar with the finances than the other. This is perfectly normal, but in divorce, both people need to understand the finances to properly divide and manage their money in the … [Read more...] about Avoiding Common Money Mistakes in Your Divorce

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