Financial Abuse After Divorce: What No One Tells You

Facing unexpected financial challenges after divorce? Take my complimentary A.A.C.T.™ Self-Assessment to see where you are in your healing journey: dr-lisa.life/self-assessment In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™ Podcast, I reveal the hidden realities of financial abuse post-divorce and share practical steps to protect yourself and rebuild your life. 00:00 – Introduction: The hidden shock of financial abuse after divorce 00:32 – The myth of women “making out” financially after divorce 01:12 – Why most women don’t end up better off 01:53 – What is financial abuse? 02:34 – Child support manipulation 02:57 – Spousal support manipulation 03:18 – Employment sabotage explained 03:57 – Credit and debt abuse 04:25 – Legal and asset games 05:17 – Personal story: Facing financial sabotage 06:08 – Insurance and benefit manipulation 06:33 – Co-parenting cost wars 07:45 – The emotional and professional toll 09:13 – How to rebuild: Finding power, peace, and joy 14:21 – Practical tips to protect yourself 16:07 – Monitoring credit and documenting everything 21:22 – When to seek legal and professional help 24:00 – Final thoughts & invitation to the A.A.C.T.™ Self-Assessment 🔑 Key Topics Covered How financial abuse continues after divorce Tactics abusers use: child/spousal support, credit, employment, legal games Emotional and professional impact Steps to protect your assets and credit Why documentation is crucial When to seek professional help If this episode helps you, please subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and join our community focused on rebuilding power, peace, and joy after divorce.