In this special two-part episode Susan Guthrie speaks with the Founders of My Divorce Solution, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, who identify the top 5 financial roadblocks in divorce and give you...
In this special two-part episode Susan Guthrie speaks with the Founders of My Divorce Solution, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, who identify the top 5 financial roadblocks in divorce and give you the actionable steps and information that you need to plow right through them to financial success in your case!
In Part One you will learn:
- Why ACCESS is the initial difficulty that you may face and why it is so critical.
- Where you can get financial documents if you can't get them from your spouse.
- How to break down the COMPONENTS of your finances so that everything is clear.
- The different INTERPRETATIONS that can impact financial information and who can help you.
- How these roadblocks might impact a 401(K) as an example to make things clear.
AND much more CRITICAL information that you need to know!
When divorce is on the horizon, the fear around finances often stems from the unknown. This episode is antidote to that fear so be sure to listen to Part One today and tune in on Thursday for Part Two!
More information about Karen Chellew, Catherine Shanahan and My Divorce Solution:
Catherine Shanahan, CDFA
After 25 years in the financial industry, having raised five children and endured her own experience with divorce, Catherine became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), trained Mediator and Daily Money Manager(PDMM). Catherine is collaboratively trained and was a member of the Bucks County Collaborative Law Group. She is a member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP). Catherine is fully dedicated to helping clients understand and navigate all aspects of divorce including planning a secure financial future post-divorce.
Karen Chellew, Legal Liaison
For over 30 years, Karen has worked in the legal field as a paralegal and business manager. During her career, she served as an affiliated member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and President Elect of the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators). Karen now serves clients and the professional team in her role as legal liaison. She is also a certified QDRO Administrator, Founder and President of Sisters U Foundation, and an Auditor of East Rockhill Township. As the mom of three children and one granddaughter, Karen is extremely passionate about helping women in all that she does.
My Divorce Solution
Through their professional and personal experiences, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan have created a unique and comprehensive process that greets divorce in a whole new way – a way that empowers those who experience this major life transition. Our mission is simple: to help people move through the divorce process with financial clarity and confidence so they can make the rest of their lives the best of their lives.
The MDS Financial Portrait™ is a compilation of data and financial records utilizing the family’s key and supporting documentation. The MDS Financial Portrait provides a clear neutral snapshot of the family’s marital and non-marital estate for purposes of determining alimony, child support, and the division of assets and liabilities. This comprehensive Portrait can then be used by divorce professionals as verification of marital/non-marital assets, and the blueprint when considering various scenarios, alternatives and the resulting implications of any financial decisions.
Our services, specialties and certifications help individuals and couples develop a transparent and comprehensive financial plan that will optimize the outcome of their divorce. We meet with couples in our virtual office so we can assist you no matter where you live!
Get more information at: www.mydivorcesolution.com
Follow My Divorce Solution on Instagram: @mydivorcesolution
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SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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