Episode 079: Before You File... with Russell Knight

In this episode, Rhonda sits down to talk with Family Law Attorney Russell Knight about what he thinks are the most important things to consider before filing for divorce.  He had some amazing tips and advice about filing for divorce, and some secrets to make things run smoothly. Here's a sneak peek with some of Russell's tips on what to consider when filing: Parenting time Child Support Alimony Division of Assets Get your pen and paper together for this one! Contact Information and Other Resources Our guests today was Russell Knight, a family law attorney with the Law Office of Russell D. Knight.  Russell Knight was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. His family moved to the United States in 1991. Russell Knight attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Computers Systems. After two years working as a computer programmer for a Fortune 50 company, Russell Knight decided that he'd rather work with people than machines and he enrolled in the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana, Illinois. Upon graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2006, Russell Knight began working for a small general practice law firm in Chicago, Illinois. The majority of the clientele at this law firm were Spanish speaking so Russell spent his free time during this period learning Spanish. After three years of doing every imaginable hearing and pleading, in 2009, Russell opened The Law Office of Russell D. Knight. Russell Knight has always focused on Family and Divorce law. Russell's interest in family law is proven by the hundreds of articles that Russell, personally, writes about the subject on this website. Russell is licensed to practice law in Florida and Illinois. Russell maintains a practice in both states and has a full staff of attorneys and paralegals in both Chicago, Illinois and Naples, Florida. Russell Knight enjoys learning new languages, running, and cooking in his spare time. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn Email Russell: [email protected]  ____________________ Our host of Divorce Conversations for Women Podcast is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA® Rhonda Noordyk's relentless pursuit of financial justice for women going through divorce drove her to leave the financial industry in 2014 to open The Women's Financial Wellness Center. She was in search of a better way. She used her knowledge, passion, and experience to build a leading-edge business model. The intention was to create a business that provided a safe place for women - especially those in a vulnerable position - to find their paths, find their voices and find the financial confidence they need to lift themselves out of seemingly hopeless situations. Since starting the Women's Financial Wellness Center, after a 10+ year career in the financial industry, she has helped alleviate financial vulnerability for thousands of women. ​In addition to being the CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center, Rhonda is also a professional speaker. While her platform is women's money wellness, it is not just about money. Her topics include: assertive communication, boundaries, leadership and overcoming financial myths. Her speaking experience includes: GE Healthcare, UWM Women's Leadership Conference and Marquette Law School. In addition, she has appeared on Fox6 News, Real Milwaukee, and Morning Blend. Her dynamic and inspirational style leaves women with a sense of empowerment.   Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA® CEO | The Women's Financial Wellness Center [email protected] | (262) 522-1502 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Schedule a FREE 30-Minute Phone Call ____________________ Sponsored by: Divorce Conversations For Women (online course) ____________________ Visit the Women's Financial Wellness Center for a full directory listing of experts. Be sure to reach out if you would like to connect personally with the Women's Financial Wellness Center. You can visit our website or grab a complimentary 30-minute consult. Leaving a positive podcast review is hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review on your preferred listening platform, we'd love to hear from you! 🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control. 🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access