When I first met Linda, she had been married for almost 30 years, and she was unsure whether a different life was even possible. She had done years of personal work, and yet the emotional and financial realities of her marriage kept her feeling stuck. 

Four years later, her life looks very different.

On consultation day, I could tell Sierra was weary. She’d already been seeing a mediator with her husband and it wasn’t going well. He’d promised when he announced he was leaving that he’d take care of her and the kids, that it was his priority.

This case study shows how different asset division scenarios impact long-term security and why thoughtful planning leads to clearer, more empowered decisions for women.