No one gets married thinking they will ever get divorced. Yet in our practice, we regularly see how a break-up is not only emotionally devastating, but also has financial consequences that people had never considered.
Women, in particular, often find themselves in a vulnerable position when financial matters have been implicitly arranged for years. Not because they are unwise, but because trust sometimes takes the place of awareness.
Who knows what’s coming in?
Who knows what’s going out?
Who is familiar with the agreements, pension accrual, insurance policies and financial risks? These questions are not about mistrust.
They are about personal leadership.
Last week, an article on this subject appeared in *De Limburger*, following a meeting between *De Relatiearchitecten* and Ellie van Beek: https://www.
Because financial equality doesn’t start with a divorce. It starts during the relationship.
On De Relatiearchitecten’s LinkedIn page, we’ll be sharing the full article and exploring this topic in more detail.
I’m curious:
Do you talk openly about money at home, or is it a subject that’s mainly dealt with in a practical way?
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