189. The Most Expensive Divorce Mistake Isn’t Legal: What Financial Clarity Really Means

Most people assume the biggest divorce mistakes happen in the courtroom. They don’t. In this episode of Divorce Explored, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan break down the real—and often overlooked—risk: making decisions before you truly understand your financial picture. Because when you move toward agreement without verified numbers, you’re not negotiating from facts—you’re negotiating from assumptions. This conversation defines what true financial clarity actually means, why it’s not a feeling, and what must be in place before signing anything. If you’re feeling pressure to “just get it done,” this episode will help you pause, refocus, and make decisions that hold up not just today—but years from now. At My Divorce Solution, this is exactly why we focus on financial clarity before decisions are made—so strategy replaces reaction. Get clear on your numbers before making decisions. Start with a Free Divorce Financial Assessment: https://myfinancialportrait.com/get-started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices