We Chat Divorce Podcast7 Touko 2025

148. Divorce Explored: Mediation Without Full Disclosure—Should You Go, Pause, or Pivot?

Hosts: Catherine Shanahan, CDFA & Karen Chellew, Legal LiaisonPresented by: My Divorce Solution You’ve done the work, your mediation date is approaching—and your spouse has barely provided more than a screenshot or two of their accounts. What now? In this episode, Catherine and Karen take you behind the scenes of what happens when mediation is scheduled but the documents just aren’t there. They walk you through the common pitfalls, legal misconceptions, and high-stakes decisions that clients face in this scenario. Whether you're facing a controlling spouse, incomplete documentation, or pressure from professionals to move forward, this episode offers practical, empowering steps to protect your financial future. Why negotiating in mediation without full disclosure is like “negotiating in the dark” Why asking for documents is not aggression—it’s protection Real-world scenarios and how professionals sometimes pressure clients to move forward prematurely The MDS playbook for Pre-Mediation Triage Your three critical options: Go, Pause, or Pivot Tools attorneys and mediators can (and should) use to get the missing data The real cost of moving forward without clarity—and how to avoid regret We want to hear from you. Email us at wechat@ck11.net with your questions or topic suggestions. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice. Please consult your own professionals for guidance tailored to your unique situation. What You'll Learn:Have a Question? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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215. Blended Families and Divorce: Protecting Your Emotional and Financial Future

In a blended family, an argument about parenting or money can carry deeper questions: Do I belong here? Does my voice matter? Are we still on the same team? Licensed marriage and family therapist and...

30 Syys 41min

214. Divorce Settlement Calculator: Can You Actually Afford to Keep the House?

A settlement can look equal on paper and still leave you wondering how you’ll pay the bills. In this episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan walk through a hypothetical couple...

24 Syys 27min

213. Trauma Bonds, Financial Control & Divorce: Reclaiming Your Power

Why is it so hard to leave a relationship that hurts you—and how can you begin preparing when fear and financial uncertainty keep you stuck? Before Dr. Nadine Macaluso returns to We Chat Divorce for ...

16 Syys 31min

212. Dividing a Business in Divorce: What the Valuation Doesn’t Tell You

When a business is part of a divorce, determining what it is worth is only the beginning. The company may also be a marital asset, a source of household income and the employer paying expenses for the...

9 Syys 28min

211. From Heartbreak to Independence: Starting Over After Divorce

What happens when the life you planned suddenly falls apart—and you have to decide what comes next? Three years after her first appearance on We Chat Divorce, bestselling author, filmmaker, and creat...

3 Syys 35min

210. Financial Clarity Before Divorce: Rethinking Prenups, Postnups and Separation Agreements

Financial agreements are often viewed as a way for one person to protect their assets from the other. But a prenup, postnup or separation agreement can begin with a more constructive question: What ar...

26 Elo 35min

209. How to Rewire Your Brain and Rebuild Your Life After Toxic Love

The divorce may be final—or still unfolding—but your mind and body may remain stuck in survival mode. In this episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan welcome back Jackie Mill...

19 Elo 38min

208. Should You Keep the House in Divorce? Why Your Realtor Can't Answer That Alone

Should you keep the house in your divorce — or sell it? Your realtor can give you an answer. But excellent real estate advice can still be a costly divorce mistake. In this episode of Divorce Explore...

12 Elo 24min