Divorce Financial Strategy for Financially
vulnerable Spouses
Living in the dark about your own money can make divorce feel like stepping off a cliff.
Financial clarity and strategy help you find solid ground.
This service is for stay‑at‑home, lower‑earning, and financially dependent spouses who need clarity, a concrete plan, and someone firmly in their corner.
Strategy‑only. No product sales. No asset management. No conflicts of interest.
The Financial Fears That Keep Vulnerable
Spouses Trapped
If you have been out of the workforce, relied on your spouse's income, or been excluded from financial decisions, divorce brings unique fears that others don't understand:
"I don't know where the money is."​
Years of being kept in the dark leave you unable to advocate for yourself.
"I don't know what I'm entitled to."
Without financial knowledge, you can't evaluate whether an offer is fair — or designed to shortchange you.
"I'm afraid I can't survive on my own."
Fear of financial ruin keeps people in marriages long past the point of safety.
"My spouse controls everything."
When one partner holds all the financial power, the other is negotiating blind.
"I gave up my career for this family."
Your contributions have real value — but only if someone knows how to quantify and protect them.
These fears are valid. But fear without information is paralysis. Clarity changes everything.
You deserve a financial partner who sees your contributions, understands your fears, and fights for your future."
You deserve a financial partner who understands the weight of high-stakes divorce decisions.
Financial Insights for Vulnerable Spouses
When Following Advice Goes Wrong: Her Divorce Story She wanted to hire a CDFA® but was told she didn't need one. Two years later, she regrets that decision. A powerful reminder to advocate for yourself.
The Essential Role of a CDFA® in Divorce Description: How a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® differs from financial advisors and CPAs — and why it matters for your future.
Understanding the financial and emotional dynamics that keep spouses trapped — and how clarity breaks the cycle
Divorce Financial Strategy for Vulnerable Spouses
Works Exclusively for You
I do not represent your spouse, your attorney, or any other party. My loyalty is to your financial clarity, long-term security, and independence.
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Helps You Understand the Full Financial Picture
I identify income sources, assets, and financial obligations so you can engage in negotiations from clarity — not uncertainty or fear.
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Quantifies Your Contributions
Your years of raising children, managing the household, and supporting your spouse’s career have real economic value. I help document, articulate, and protect those contributions.
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Evaluates Settlement Proposals Objectively
I assess what’s being offered based on financial realities — not pressure, fear, or incomplete information — so you understand the true impact of each option.
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Plans for Your Financial Future
I help you build a financially sound foundation for life after divorce, with clear visibility into income, support, and long-term security.
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Works With Your Legal Team
I collaborate with your divorce attorney to ensure the financial strategy supports — and strengthens — the legal strategy.