When dealing with an emotionally charged ex with a need for control, sometimes the strongest move isn't fighting back—it's changing the game entirely.
Are you facing a high-conflict divorce with a controlling ex? Afraid your divorce settlement will compromise your financial security?
Before you have your lawyer write yet another letter, read this book.
Traditional divorce advice tells you to fight for everything. But what if winning the war means strategically losing some battles?
In this groundbreaking guide, executive strategist Hope Dello reveals how she transformed her contentious divorce from battles over household items into a strategic path to freedom. Through her innovative "Strategic Surrender Method™," she shows people how to:
- Turn your ex's need for control into your advantage
- Secure what truly matters while appearing to "lose"
- Navigate high-conflict negotiations with business-minded strategy
- Maintain your dignity when emotions run high
Whether you're considering divorce or deep in the process, this book offers real-life strategies for those who refuse to let divorce define their future. Learn how to stop fighting over forks and knives—and start securing what really matters.
Strategic Divorce Budget Planner
Stop guessing and start planning. This straightforward spreadsheet helps you map out your financial reality with clarity. Based on the same template I used to plan my post-divorce finances, this practical tool helps you understand: how much you'll have from your home sale, what you can afford for your new home, impact of child support payments, monthly budget requirements, setup costs for your new life. Simple, practical, and designed for real-world use. No complicated formulas—just clear planning tools to help you make informed decisions about your future.
THE REVIEWS
Testimonials
-
Done with the drain
"When my high-conflict divorce was draining my resources and energy, this book completely changed my approach. Hope's Strategic Surrender Method™ helped me stop fighting over coffee makers and start focusing on what really mattered. Two years later, I'm financially stable and co-parenting successfully. This isn't just another divorce book—it's a strategic roadmap to freedom."
Sarah M., Corporate Executive
-
Wicked smart
"The book is great. The way it adapts is so clever. Initially, I thought 'strategic surrender' meant giving up. I couldn't have been more wrong. This book taught me how to turn my ex's need for control into my greatest advantage. Instead of spending thousands fighting, I used Hope's strategies to secure what really mattered for my future. A must-read for anyone facing divorce."
Jeff K., Business Owner and Father of Three
-
Goodbye battleground
"I was emotionally exhausted from fighting every battle when I found this book. Hope's practical approach and strategic thinking transformed my divorce from a daily war into a chess match I could actually win. Her insights about letting go of small battles to win the bigger war saved me thousands in legal fees and helped me maintain my dignity throughout the process. More importantly, my children now have two peaceful homes instead of one battleground."
Rachel T., Finance Director