FLiP 31 - Financial Planning After Separation

Precis: Kara Swift and Lucy Taylor meet again to discuss financial planning after separation or divorce. Following their recent conversation on how to move from financial vulnerability to financial resilience, Kara and Lucy discuss finances following separation and divorce.  As they explain, the implications of the numbers at the outset can be huge and if you do not have an understanding of the family’s finances it can be dauting.  Professionals like Kara and Lucy can help you move forward with confidence. With insights from their respective experience, they provide practical tips on how to approach your finances from the moment of separation. Their conversation covers: Divorce finances (including Form E) Cash flow planning to meet your personal goals and objectives When to get help from legal and financial professionals Personal considerations around returning to work Attitudes towards financial risk Making capital and investments work for you   About the speakers: Kara Swift, Family Solicitor, Family Law in Partnership Kara advises on all areas of family law and has a particular interest in assisting individuals and families with complex financial issues, often with an international dimension. This includes advising on the financial aspects of divorce and the separation of unmarried couples, as well as preparing Cohabitation Agreements and Pre-Nuptial Agreements. Lucy Taylor, Investment Manager, Evelyn Partners Lucy has over 27 years’ experience within the investment management industry.  Over her career she has worked in large and small firms helping a broad range of individuals understand and reach their savings goals, including specialising in serious injury.