Can Planning for Divorce Actually Save Your Marriage?

Can Planning for Divorce Actually Save Your Marriage?

April 26, 2026 · 15 min

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The episode discusses how planning for divorce can help in understanding financial implications and potentially save a marriage.

Divorce can be one of the most financially disruptive events in a person’s life. It’s not just about who gets the dog. It's about calculating the true value of a family business, and figuring out if you can actually afford the taxes on the vacation home you just “won” in court. Host Imani Moise speaks with Kristen Shearin, a certified divorce financial analyst, about the math you should do before saying “I do." Further Reading The Cost of Divorce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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