Divorce can be a challenging journey for many, and it requires careful consideration and planning, especially during the holiday season. 

In this episode, Nicole Romito continues the conversation with family law attorneys Beth McCormack and Jason Sposeep. This time, they unravel the complexities of divorce, focusing on co-parenting during the holidays and financial considerations. 

Beth and Jason provide valuable advice on early planning, effective communication, and involving children in the holiday planning process. Additionally, they highlight the significance of tax planning during divorce and the impact on social security benefits.

They discuss:

• Strategies and conversations to have with your spouse to ensure smooth co-parenting during the holiday season
  
• How to involve children in the decision-making process and considering their opinions in co-parenting during the holidays
  
• The importance of open and transparent communication between co-parents
  
• The impact of the calendar year on financial decisions and tax implications in divorce settlements
  
• The importance of being married for ten years to receive social security benefits and the process of claiming spousal benefits after divorce
  
• And more!
  

Resources:

• Love’s Detour: Navigating Divorce With Beth McCormack and Jason Sposeep (Ep. 28)
  

Connect with Nicole Romito: 

• LinkedIn: Nicole Romito
  
• MyPrivateVista.com
  
• info@myprivatevista.com
  
• Call: 312-831-4370
  

Connect with Beth McCormack:

• BEERMANN LLP
  
• LinkedIn: Beth McCormack
  
• bmccormack@beermannlaw.com
  
• (312) 953-5114
  

Connect with Jason Sposeep:

• Schiller DuCanto & Fleck
  
• LinkedIn: Jason Sposeep
  
• jsposeep@sdflaw.com
  
• (312) 609-5551
  

About our Guests: 

Beth McCormick practices exclusively in family law matters for high net worth families, and she is experienced in complex litigation, mediation, and collaborative law. She is an equity partner at Bierman, which is located here in Chicago, Illinois. She has been repeatedly nominated by her peers as a leading lawyer and best lawyer, as well as top 50 women’s super lawyer and top 100 super lawyers. Her focus on compassion and empathy led Crane’s Chicago media to name her most influential women lawyer.

Jason Sposeep is an equity partner at Schiller, DeCanto, and Fleck, headquartered in the Chicagoland area. He authoritatively advocates for high net worth professionals. and their spouses who want fair and equitable results. Jason’s extensive background in business and finance as well as his compassion and understanding enables him to sensibly resolve complicated divorce and custody disputes both in and out of the courtroom. Jason strenuously believes in putting the children first in every divorce situation. And he too has been repeatedly nominated and named to the top super lawyer lists and super lawyer lists as well.