Divorce mediation can be a win-win solution that cuts financial stress and trauma

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GUEST – John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual.



Love is what gets couples in front of the altar. But when the passion fades and relationships get rocky, the dreaded ‘big D’ often rears its ugly head.



“It’s unfortunately a time when many are pressed to get as far away from each other as quickly as possible. The trouble is that when emotions take over, hasty decisions are made. It is only when things have cooled down that the actual financial cost of a divorce becomes obvious,” says John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual.
20 Apr 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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