Mediating Business With Judith Weigle

On this​​ episode of the Ask Brien Show, our hosts Brien Johnson and Traci DeForge speak with Judith Weigle about divorce mediation and how it can apply to businesses. Judith shares about the many facets of divorce and explains key elements of an amicable divorce, like prenups, keeping personal and business finances separate, and prioritizing communication with employees. With 20 plus years experience, Judith is known as the Amicable Divorce Expert and has negotiated and mediated thousands of divorce settlements.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [05:30] Judith introduced as the Amicable Divorce Expert
• [07:15] Judith discusses interesting facets of celebrity divorces
• [10:30] Aspects of divorce law when there is no prenuptial agreement involved
• [17:21] When is a prenup necessary for small business owners?
• [21:00] Discussing how divorces affect the brand of a business
• [24:30] How to have an amicable divorce
• [28:00] How to professionally communicate your divorce with business investors and employees

 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Prenups are not just important for celebrity couples. Any couple, no matter how big or small the net worth, will benefit from a prenup.
• When there is no prenup in place, a divorce will be more financially complicated, especially for smaller businesses. In those cases, it is extremely important to keep personal and business finances separate.
• In order to have an amicable divorce, you must prioritize the grieving stages of divorce before you legally file for a divorce.
• Communication is one of the most critical pieces of having an amicable divorce.
• As a business owner or co-owner with your spouse, it is key to inform employees of the divorce and set boundaries in order to maintain a professional working environment for the business.

Links Mentioned:

Divorceresourceinc.com

Theamicabledivorceexpert.com

BIO:

Amicable Divorce Expert, Judith Weigle shares her insights and experiences in the world of Divorce as a negotiator and communication specialist, helping thousands do the near impossible: Amicable Divorces.

Judith is one of those rare individuals who can make you laugh while you’re going through a painful experience. Her ability to see through and reach a negotiated settlement is unparalleled in the field of divorce mediation. She is the host of the Amicable Divorce Expert podcast and is an award-winning divorce mediator and paralegal.

Divorce Resource, Inc was established in 1991 by Judith and offers coaching and legal services related to divorce, legal separation, paternity, domestic partnerships and child & spousal support modification.

Judith’s Philosophy: Be Honest, Speak from the Heart, Take Responsibility for Your Actions.