TRTCLE’s Financial Realities in Divorce

Sean Gaynor will present Financial Realities in Divorce on August 18, 2026, 3:00-4:00 pm for TRTCLE.

While emotional considerations often drive divorce cases, financial issues are at the heart of these cases.  A divorce, at its most basic, is a financial untangling and separation.  These financial issues are among the most challenging aspects of family law practice, as supporting two households is always more expensive than one, leaving less money to go around.  Attendees will come away with the view that these financial issues need to be addressed head-on early in a case to avoid causing greater headaches later.

This program will provide attorneys with practical guidance on identifying, analyzing, and litigating financial issues that most frequently arise in divorce cases.  Attendees will gain insight into the real-world financial consequences of divorce for their clients and learn strategies to better advocate for favorable outcomes.  Whether negotiating settlements or preparing for trial, practitioners will leave with tools they can immediately apply in their cases.  Attendees will learn how to effectively evaluate and address common financial issues and will explore practical approaches to gathering and presenting financial information, identifying potential pitfalls, and advising clients regarding the long-term consequences of financial decisions made during the divorce process.

This program is designed for family law practitioners who handle support and equitable distribution matters, as well as attorneys who occasionally handle matrimonial matters.  Attorneys seeking to strengthen their understanding of the financial components of divorce will find the program particularly valuable.  The content will also benefit mediators, arbitrators, and other professionals who regularly work with divorcing individuals and families.  Attorneys at all practice levels will gain valuable knowledge and skills from this course.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review what financial considerations take place in a divorce.
2. Assess the financial implications of divorce and their impact on support, equitable distribution, and post-divorce financial stability.
3. Develop strategic approaches for gathering, interpreting, and utilizing financial information in settlement negotiations and contested divorce litigation.
4. Apply practical approaches to presenting and challenging financial evidence in divorce proceedings while recognizing common financial pitfalls that can significantly impact case outcomes.