187. Financial Discovery in Divorce: What Most People Miss Before Settlement

Most people enter divorce focused on legal steps. But divorce is ultimately a financial process—and the biggest mistakes happen before negotiations even begin. In this episode of Divorce Explored, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan break down financial discovery in divorce—what it is, why it matters, and what happens when it’s skipped. If you don’t fully understand your financial picture, you’re negotiating without the full story. They walk through real client scenarios, including undisclosed retirement accounts, missing financial documents, and investment portfolios with hidden tax consequences. These are the kinds of details that can completely change the outcome of a settlement—and they’re often missed. This conversation explains the difference between collecting documents and actually verifying them, why incomplete or outdated information leads to costly decisions, and how financial clarity creates confidence during negotiation. You’ll also learn where attorneys, financial planners, and other professionals fit into the process—and why financial preparation must come first. The bottom line: financial discovery is not a technical step. It is the foundation of every financial decision in divorce. If you’re considering divorce, in the middle of the process, or preparing for negotiation, this episode will help you understand what needs to happen before any agreements are made. Start with clarity before making decisions that impact your financial future. Learn more or begin with a free Divorce Financial Assessment:https://mydivorcesolution.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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215. Blended Families and Divorce: Protecting Your Emotional and Financial Future

In a blended family, an argument about parenting or money can carry deeper questions: Do I belong here? Does my voice matter? Are we still on the same team? Licensed marriage and family therapist and...

30 Syys 41min

214. Divorce Settlement Calculator: Can You Actually Afford to Keep the House?

A settlement can look equal on paper and still leave you wondering how you’ll pay the bills. In this episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan walk through a hypothetical couple...

24 Syys 27min

213. Trauma Bonds, Financial Control & Divorce: Reclaiming Your Power

Why is it so hard to leave a relationship that hurts you—and how can you begin preparing when fear and financial uncertainty keep you stuck? Before Dr. Nadine Macaluso returns to We Chat Divorce for ...

16 Syys 31min

212. Dividing a Business in Divorce: What the Valuation Doesn’t Tell You

When a business is part of a divorce, determining what it is worth is only the beginning. The company may also be a marital asset, a source of household income and the employer paying expenses for the...

9 Syys 28min

211. From Heartbreak to Independence: Starting Over After Divorce

What happens when the life you planned suddenly falls apart—and you have to decide what comes next? Three years after her first appearance on We Chat Divorce, bestselling author, filmmaker, and creat...

3 Syys 35min

210. Financial Clarity Before Divorce: Rethinking Prenups, Postnups and Separation Agreements

Financial agreements are often viewed as a way for one person to protect their assets from the other. But a prenup, postnup or separation agreement can begin with a more constructive question: What ar...

26 Elo 35min

209. How to Rewire Your Brain and Rebuild Your Life After Toxic Love

The divorce may be final—or still unfolding—but your mind and body may remain stuck in survival mode. In this episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan welcome back Jackie Mill...

19 Elo 38min

208. Should You Keep the House in Divorce? Why Your Realtor Can't Answer That Alone

Should you keep the house in your divorce — or sell it? Your realtor can give you an answer. But excellent real estate advice can still be a costly divorce mistake. In this episode of Divorce Explore...

12 Elo 24min