Embrace Transparency
Understand Values & Mindset
Address Your Future Family
WELLNESS
Here are my top tips when it comes to discussing finances, assets and debts before tying the knot:
Embrace Transparency
Being honest and upfront with your partner about finances— and everything else— will allow you to see the full picture. Discuss spending and saving habits such as budgeting, paying bills and credit card usage. Be sure to also discuss previous negative financial experiences and any triggers or fears you have around money management.
Understand Values & Mindset
No one has the exact same financial experience throughout their lifetime. Financial habits start in childhood by observing your family’ s relationship with money. While this can create positive or negative experiences and impact money personalities into adulthood, it’ s vital to understand the differences between one another. This can range from how much you want to spend on a house and what type of car you’ ll drive to how often you dine out and where you shop. Find common ground and make shared goals around your united financial priorities.
Robin M. Mermans is a collaborative attorney, certified mediator and co-parenting coach. She owns ROAD to RESOLUTION: Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Family Law in Charlotte. With her unique perspective as an attorney, mother and stepmother, she is an expert in shared parenting solutions and co-parenting guidance. She is committed to using her personal story and passion to help her clients save time and money, while avoiding unnecessary emotional turmoil during their divorce journey and on their road to resolution.
Address Your Future Family
If you and your partner would like to have children, this might change your financial situation. If you both agree
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