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This conversation explains the difference between collecting documents and actually verifying them, why incomplete or outdated information leads to costly decisions, and how financial clarity creates confidence during negotiation.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/

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