183. The Financial Gap No One Talks About in Divorce — with Emily Pollock

Divorce is not just emotional. It’s economic.

In this powerful episode of the We Chat Divorce, Karen and Catherine sit down with Emily Pollock, partner at Donohoe Talbert LLP and one of Forbes Advisor’s Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in New York City.

With over 15 years of experience in high-net-worth matrimonial law, Emily brings a rare combination of legal precision and psychological awareness to the conversation.

Together, they unpack:

• Why divorce creates a financial gap — especially for women

• The truth about modern maintenance (alimony) laws

• Why “lifetime support” is largely a thing of the past

• What happens when wealth looks bigger than it actually is

• The danger of entering mediation or litigation unprepared

• Why your attorney’s job is to put you in your best position legally — and why that requires financial clarity first

This conversation is honest, strategic, and deeply grounding.

About Our Guest

Emily Pollock is a partner at Donohoe Talbert LLP in New York City. She focuses on high-net-worth divorce, complex asset division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and cases involving businesses, trusts, and international financial structures.

She was recently named one of Forbes Advisor’s Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in NYC.

She is licensed in New York.

Website: https://donohoetalbert.com/attorneys/emily-s-pollock/

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