Media Mentions
How to divorce like Brad and Angelina
January 11, 2017
A-listers Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt opted to seal their court documents and hire a private judge in hopes of speeding up the dissolution of their marriage and preserving a sense of amicability.
5 Financial Musts for Divorce Court
December 22, 2016
The big financial decisions in life require both planning and, often, advice from professionals. However, people undergoing a divorce often go through the experience without either a safety net…
I moved from a big house to a tiny apartment. It was a shock.
October 16, 2016
The woman in my rental apartment has a bright smile. On this sunny California day, she’s moving into the tall cupboard of a place behind my house. It has lofty ceilings, a tiny living room…
Untying the knot via your mobile phone
March 6, 2016
Mobile apps to help you split up. It’s never been easier to call it quits thanks to a slew of simple online offering. Are they right for everyone? It’s no surprise that apps to help you split up would follow.
It’s a great time to get divorced
December 4, 2015
New law in New York caps income used to determine spousal support at $175,000 and limits the duration. Per Justin Reckers, “The payee is going to have to make a gigantic change to their lifestyle,…”
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Ending Your Marriage
September 10, 2015
The decision to end a marriage isn’t one that most people take lightly. Justin Reckers, CEO of Wellspring Divorce Advisors discusses the questions people should ask themselves before filing for divorce.
Scammers are starting to zero in on Brokerage Accounts
January 14, 2015
Customers at brokerages and investment-advisory firms become targets for scammers because of the 6 to 7 figure amounts they often hold. Thus, security risks and criminal attempts have increased…
Lessons from the $1B divorce case: How to split business assets
January 13, 2015
Harold Hamm’s divorce case is grabbing advisers’ attention for a reason other than the billions at stake: the dilemma how to split assets tied to a business.
Chris Rock’s divorce offers lessons in Divorce Planning
December 30, 2014
Justin Reckers quoted in this Investment News article on the importance of advisors reviewing their clients’ prenuptial agreements during divorce planning.
Two Prominent Divorce Advisors Tie the Knot
April 8, 2014
Wellspring Divorce Advisors and Michelle Smith are partnering to offer advisors a franchise arrangement for divorce financial planning
Voices: Justin Reckers, on the Benefits of Specializing in Divorce
March 10, 2014
Justin Reckers is selected for the WSJ Voices, an occasional column that allows wealth managers to address issues of interest to the advisory community
Justin Reckers of Wellspring Divorce Talks Divorce
January 28, 2014
Week’s Best Quotes: ‘Learn How Decisions are Made,’ “The divorce financial planner must be an architect of financial decision-making for clients.”
Five Things Divorce Planners Need to Know
January 13, 2013
Justin Reckers is profiled in a discussion on the niche market of divorce financial planning; more financial advisors are doing something they don’t normally do: focus on the past.
Advisers for the Financial Side of The Divorce Process
December 23, 2013
Divorce-related financial advice is a growing niche, diverse in practices and philosophies.
Divorce Planner’s Novel Approach Leads to Lucrative Business
January 6, 2014
The overwhelming majority of divorcing clients Justin Reckers assists end up on his wealth management platform post-divorce.
WDA Announces Course on Divorce Financial Planning at Texas Tech
January 3, 2014
Justin Reckers, Company CEO, offers Two-day course delving into the financia intricacies of divorce.
What to Do if a Gold Digger Hooks Your Client
October 18, 2013
Justin Reckers is profiled in Financial Advisor IQ regarding how to be cautious of gold-diggers hooking your client.
Wellspring Divorce Advisors Launches Franchise
December 3, 2013
San Diego-based Wellspring Divorce Advisors is launching a new franchise system for financial advisors looking to aid divorcing spouses.
Adviser Guides Clients Through The Divorce Process
November 25, 2013
As Justin Reckers watched his parents go through a nasty divorce, the wrenching experience gave him a first-hand view of some the worst mistakes couples can make when parting ways.
Avoid Common Divorce Settlement Blunders
November 3, 2013
Justin Reckers is profiled in CNBC in a discussion of collaborative divorce.
Wellspring Divorce Advisors Announces Franchise Opportunity
October 10, 2013
Justin Reckers is profiled in Financial Advisor IQ regarding how to be cautious of gold-diggers hooking your client.
Bylined Articles
Walking Down The Aisle Towards Divorce
March 12, 2014
Justin Reckers and Michelle Smith discuss seven steps smart clients should take before they get married.
Economic Irrationality is Plentiful in Financial Decisions of Divorce
November 28, 2013
Justin Reckers writes on the common intersections of psychology and economic theory in the context of financial decision-making for divorce settlements.