In October 2022, NFL quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, his wife, made an announcement to the world: “In recent days, my wife and I have finalized our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage,” Tom shared on his Instagram account, with Gisele’s statement echoing back: “With much gratitude for our time together, Tom and I have amicably finalized our divorce.” Their careful wording made it clear that the divorce settlement was worked out well before the news of their marriage ending was confirmed to the press, meaning that the power couple had pulled off a quick and quiet divorce out of the public eye. (A rare feat, especially with certain celebrity couples doing the exact opposite these days.) Their perfectly executed approach is one we steer many clients toward today, whether they’re in Hollywood or the Big Apple. There is an appreciation for the privacy and resolution a divorce like this one yields, especially when children are involved. It was handled strategically and purposefully, and out of the courtroom — a “model” for how any couple can work together to achieve similar results.
Here’s how to tackle your divorce like Tom and Gisele.
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“Lessons from Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen – How to Tackle Your Divorce outside of the Courtroom,” by Morgan Fraser Mouchette and Kristina Royce was published in Forbes on December 21, 2022.