Love, Law, and Lattes: Your Nevada Divorce Survival Guide
Hey there, heartbreak heroes! It’s Megan, your go-to break-up buddy, here to sprinkle a little sweetness (and a lot of sass) onto today's hot topic: the “Financial Declaration” part of your dissolution. Don’t let those stuffy legal words scare you off! Grab your latte, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in together!
If just hearing “financial declaration” makes your eyes glaze over and your brain want to hide under the covers, you’re not alone. Most lawyers assume you have a total handle on your money situation - but let’s be real: your ducks are not in a row, and you’re pretty sure at least one of them might be a chicken.
Honestly, maybe money confusion has something to do with why you’re here in the first place. But don’t stress! You’re about to become your own financial superhero, (cape and boots optional). You’ll hear fancy phrases like “financial spouse” or “equitable division” and other legal lingo, but for now, let’s focus on getting your money stuff together…with a playlist that slaps and a coffee in hand.
Let’s Get Organized! 5 Steps that I reduce to 3…
1. Channel your Inner Paralegal: Think of me as your legal fairy godmother for a sec.
Deep Breath - wave your wand (or mouse), and let’s get started! You can always call me to help you get motivated. That’s literally why I’m here.
2. Blast Off Countdown: READY? Good! 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Rocketship! Repeat this phrase every time you get stuck or freeze or get overwhelmed.
3. Banking Bonanza: Open up your main online banking app on your computer. For each account, download the monthly statements that are available. File them neatly into clearly labeled folders - bonus points for cute emojis in the folder names! Rinse, Wash and Repeat for each account. I will give you two days to accomplish this if you are like me have 3-4 banks that you hang with. You have now reduced your attorney bill by HUNDREDS by knocking this out yourself.
4. Credit Power-Up: Download your full credit report (yep, the whole thing—no cheating with screenshots!). Drop it into your financial folder like the boss you are.
5. Tax Time Triumph: Find your latest tax return and add it to your collection. You’re building a financial fortress, one document at a time.
Now, pause. Breathe. Sip your latte. If this little project has drained your energy, give yourself a high five—seriously, you did it! It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed, but you’re tackling this mountain one step at a time.
Nobody gets how tough this step is like I do - promise! Not only have I walked this rocky road myself (with plenty of tissues and raspberry sorbetto), but I help amazing clients like yourself through it every single day. It’s hard AF and, honestly, a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. I know you never pictured yourself filling out these forms, but look at you now - heroic, resilient, and absolutely going to make it through. We’ve got this!
That’s all for today, Superstar. Next, we’ll conquer the next chapter of your break-up glow-up. Until then, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket of self-love and let your Breakup Artist handle the rest.
Sending you virtual hugs (and lots of caffeine).
Megan