Blended Families and Divorce with Emily Bouchard

By Andrea Vacca

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 56

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Emily Bouchard, a family advisor, coach, consultant, speaker and author whose mission is to empower affluent couples and families to navigate the non-financial aspects of significant wealth. With a deep understanding of how challenging it is to blend love and money, she makes complex situations feel less daunting for her clients. Emily is the co-author of “Estate Planning for the Blended Family” and “Beginners Guide to Purposeful Prenups.” She also facilitates horse retreats for individuals, couples and families, and loves being a positive influence.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

  • The complexities blended families face, including higher divorce rates due to financial and emotional challenges
  • Financial infidelity in blended families and the importance of transparent conversations about money before and during the marriage
  • Using prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to manage expectations and reduce animosity
  • Emily’s personal story about having an intentional marriage dissolution ceremony, which helped set positive intentions for post-divorce relationships

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca

A Better Divorce with Andrea Vacca is for those contemplating divorce or in the middle of the process and want to hear expert advice about how to navigate the emotional, legal, and financial issues in a more positive way, so they not only survive, but THRIVE after their divorce.

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Andrea Vacca is a Collaborative Divorce Attorney and Mediator with more than 30 years of legal experience. A former President of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, she is a member of numerous family law and dispute resolution organizations, including the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the NYS Council on Divorce Mediation, and the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York. Andrea is also the host of A Better Divorce Podcast, which offers expert insights to help individuals approach divorce with less conflict and more intention.

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