Every major life transition comes with a roadmap. Parenting. Career changes. Retirement. But when divorce begins, most people are suddenly making complex financial decisions alone — without a coordinated team, without a clear plan, and without any idea how those decisions will quietly shape their lives for decades to come.
That ends today.
Karen McMahon sits down with Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, co-founders of My Divorce Solution, to walk you through what they call the Divorce Financial Playbook — and it is exactly what most people wish they'd had from day one. As divorced parents themselves, they built the company they wish had existed, because no one should have to navigate divorce finances in the dark.
In this conversation, they cover the full financial arc of divorce — from initiation through discovery, negotiation, settlement, and into post-divorce stability. Karen and Catherine break down why your financial team needs to be in place at the start of your divorce, not after you've already settled. They walk through how to accurately document income and expenses the way courts actually interpret them, how to verify assets and debts with statements rather than spreadsheets, and what most people miss when it comes to liens, collateral, and tax implications.
They also explore how preparing early doesn't just protect your financial future — it reduces fear, makes your attorney more effective, and positions you to negotiate from a place of clarity rather than chaos.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the financial side of divorce, this episode is your playbook.
Connect with Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan:
- Free Offer: https://mydivorcesolution.com/divorce-financial-preparation-checklist/
- Website: https://mydivorcesolution.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-divorce-solution
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydivorcesolution/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wechatdivorcepodcast/videos
- Podcast: https://mydivorcesolution.com/we-chat-divorce-podcast/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com
- Free Divorce Support Network Gift: https://divorcesupportnetwork.com/jbdpod
- Curated Podcast Playlists: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/
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