The "Voluntary Money Coma" That Leaves Women Broke After Divorce | Networth & Chill

Vivian is sitting down with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® Michelle M. Smith and breaking down how to protect your money before, during, and after a divorce. From the assets people fight over most, to the red flags that signal financial danger in a relationship, this episode is your guide to navigating a split without losing your shirt (or your sanity). In this episode, you'll learn: 1. What a divorce financial specialist actually does, including what a typical session looks like and how "high-net-worth" is defined when it comes to dividing assets. 2. The most contested assets and common mistakes people make in divorce, plus the red flags that indicate someone may be in financial danger in their relationship, and misconceptions about why women are more often the ones filing. 3. How to protect yourself financially in a relationship, including what to do before you say "I do," Michelle's honest take on the tradwife and stay-at-home girlfriend trend, and the one piece of divorce advice she thinks is total garbage. Learn more about Michelle and her work at https://savantwealth.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram   / networthandchillpod   and TikTok   / networthandchill   Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] About Me Your favorite Personal Finance & Investing Creator. Let’s talk about money, career, & getting rich. Learn more about my background in Finance on www.YourRichBFF.com and follow me for more smart money tips.   / your.richbff     / yourrichbff     / yourrichbff     / networthandchillpod   #money #finance #financemotivation #stockmarket #investing #invest #business #businessgrowth #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #richmindset #moneymindset #financetips #businesspodcast #financepodcast 00:00 Financial Imbalances in Marriage 00:37 Episode Intro & Divorce Stats 01:43 Meet Michelle Smith: Divorce Financial Specialist 02:58 Michelle’s Backstory and Path to Divorce Finance 04:04 What Is a Divorce Financial Analyst? 05:15 Financial Power Imbalances & 'Money Coma' 06:07 Regaining Control: Credit, Costs & Vital Financial Information 06:47 Defining High Net Worth & Divorce Complexity 08:06 Common Stories: Shame, Powerlessness & Recovery 09:17 Financial & Domestic Abuse: Realities & Advice 10:26 When Women Are the Breadwinner 11:56 What Assets Are Up For Grabs? 12:39 Emotions vs. Strategy: Picking Your Battles 14:51 Why Women File: Filing As A Strategy 16:47 Divorce Law Realities: Plaintiffs, Defendants & Interpretation 17:27 Biggest Divorce Regrets & Cautionary Tales 19:17 Mistakes, Do-Overs & Winning in Divorce 21:51 Challenges For Former Stay-At-Home Partners After Divorce 23:52 Financial Priorities & Common Divorce Mistakes 25:56 Dividing Assets: Lump Sums vs. Investments 28:08 Red Flags & Financial Risks in Relationships 32:00 How Divorce Finance Has Changed: Crypto & Hidden Assets 34:26 Stay-At-Home Trends & Modern Marriage Risks 36:03 Should You Marry Rich? Money Versus Respect 37:28 Bad Divorce Advice & Navigating Opinions 38:43 Getting Ready: How to Prepare for Divorce 39:41 Top Financial Red Flags When Dating 40:54 Signs of a Lasting Marriage 42:23 Where to Find Michelle & Episode Wrap-Up