The Divorce Planner

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Should You Keep The House After Divorce? What You Need to know before you decide.

2026-11-0412:12

Keeping the house after divorce can feel non-negotiable. It can represent stability, roots, or proof that your entire life didn't fall apart. But fighting for an asset you can't actually afford on one income is one of the most expensive mistakes I see people make. And most of them don't realize it until it's too late to change course. In this episode I'm walking you through what you actually need to know before you decide, starting with a question most people never think to ask: is your mortg...

Navigating Divorce with ADHD with CDFA Whitney Light

2026-10-2827:52

Divorce is one of the most administratively demanding processes you'll ever navigate — deadlines, documents, financial disclosures, follow-up tasks. For someone with ADHD, it can feel completely paralyzing. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Whitney Light, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) who has worked with ADHD clients navigating divorce, and who navigated the divorce process herself with ADHD. Whitney and I talk about why the divorce process is particularly brutal...

When Your Child Refuses to See a Parent After Divorce, with Amy Armstrong

2026-10-2127:08

One of the most painful and confusing things that can happen after divorce is a child suddenly refusing to see one of their parents. It leaves the rejected parent feeling powerless and heartbroken, and it leaves the other parent unsure whether they're protecting their child or somehow making things worse. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Amy Armstrong, conflict resolution expert and founder of the Center for Family Resolution, for an honest conversation about what's really going on w...

Business Valuation in Divorce: What to Know When Your Spouse Owns a Business with Matt Springer

2026-10-1427:16

If your spouse owns a business, or holds complex assets like stock options, how to value and divide these assets is one of the most important and most challenging parts of divorce. Figuring out what those assets are actually worth can be tricky, and getting it wrong can cost you significantly. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Matt Springer, a business valuation expert with nearly two decades of experience in valuation and litigation support, to break down what really happens when a b...

Financial Red Flags in Marriage That Become Landmines in Divorce with Jackie Combs

2026-10-0729:27

Financial abuse is more common than you think. Red flags can show up in how you're frozen out from account access, having to ask for spending money on basics like groceries and gas, and being told "you don't have to worry about that" when you ask any financial questions. These are all signs of a financial power imbalance, and they lead to major issues during divorce. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Jackie Combs, a California family law attorney, advocate for women's financial ...

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