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Divorce Rich with Jacki Roessler, CDFA
Welcome to the Divorce Rich Podcast! Join your host, highly sought-after speaker and experienced Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Jacki Roessler, CDFA in this engaging and down to earth show. Along with her guests, Jacki offers clear and detailed advice to improve your financial decisions before, during and after divorce so you can survive divorce rich! New episodes are posted every Thursday! You can reach Jacki through her Michigan-based firm, Roessler Divorce Consulting, located at 600 S. Adams, Suite 300, Birmingham, MI 48009 or by email at jacqueline@roesslerdivorce.com.
Episodes
59 episodes
Are You Ready for Your First Meeting with Your Divorce Attorney with Family Law Attorney, Jorin Rubin, Esq.
Divorce feels like someone shuffled your entire life and told you to play the next hand perfectly. We walk you through the first moves that matter most: which documents to gather, how to build a simple but powerful budget, and how to choose an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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30:55
How A Classic Comedy Sparks Real Talk On Divorce And Money: The First Wives' Club
A classic comedy, a live panel, and the real decisions that shape life after divorce—this episode brings it all together. We announce a special screening of First Wives Club at the Michigan Theater on January 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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35:46
Divorce and the Mortgage: Can One Spouse Keep the Low Rate? With Brian Mutter, CDLP
Think you can simply “assume” the mortgage and keep that sweet 3% rate? We pull back the curtain on what actually happens when one spouse tries to take over the home loan after divorce—and why lenders often say “maybe” on the phone but “no” in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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The Truth about Divorce in the Age of AI
We explore how AI can help you prepare during divorce while also showing where it can mislead you with confident but wrong answers. We share safe workflows, a real test that went off the rails on spousal support and legal advice and a clear pat...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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Teenagers and Divorce: The Hardcore Truth with Sarah Kuretzky Rossington
When a family splits, teens often look “fine” on the surface—grades steady, activities unchanged—while carrying a storm of fear, anger, and confusion underneath. We sit down with mental health pro Sarah Kuretzky Rossington to unpack how divorce...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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Grey Divorce after 50 Revisited: Why the Rules Completely Change with Financial Advisor, Sandy Adams, CFP
Unlock crucial insights into the growing phenomenon of gray divorce with our latest episode featuring Sandy Adams from the Center for Financial Planning. We'll unravel the complexities older adults face when contemplating a late-in-life divorce...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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28:41
Holiday Hustle Break: The Divorce Money Tune-Up Your Future Self Will Thank You For
Holiday plans are loud; money problems are louder. We press pause on the overwhelm and walk you through a clean, step-by-step year-end checklist designed for life after divorce. From tax withholding to FSAs, investment strategy, and credit safe...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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Switch Days Without Stress: Expert Tips From Forest Levy-Wolfe
Jacki and her guest, parenting coach Forrest Levy Wolfe explore how to reduce chaos during two-home transitions with simple rituals, validating language, and clear, respectful limits. We cover: • why kids struggle most with un...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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Money Panic After Divorce? Let’s Unpanic with Coach Angela Cipriano
The moment the decree is signed, real life begins. We walk through the first months of financial independence after a divorce and show how small, steady actions create relief fast. Our guest, Angela Cipriano, a financial coach who rebuilt her o...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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The Shocking Cost of Health Coverage After Divorce
The moment a divorce becomes real, health insurance can feel like quicksand. Premiums spike, deadlines loom, and the plans you relied on may no longer cover the treatments that keep you well. We walk through a real client’s story to show how to...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:01
Collaborative Instead of Combative Divorce with Attorney Randy Pitler
Divorce doesn’t have to be a courtroom sport. We sit down with Michigan family law attorney Randy Pittler to unpack how collaborative divorce reframes the process from “win-lose” to problem solving—replacing subpoenas and shuttle diplomacy with...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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The Financial Cost of Staying in a Bad Marriage
What if the most expensive choice isn’t divorce—it’s staying put? We pull back the curtain on the true financial toll of an unhappy marriage, from hidden debts you never signed off on to the slow bleed of funding a lifestyle that later becomes ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Why Your Lawyer is not Your Financial Planner
Ever had a doctor prescribe surgery but wondered who would guide you through the daily rehabilitation afterward? That's exactly the situation many people face in divorce when they rely solely on their attorney without bringing in a financial ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Co-Parenting or Coercing? Recognizing the Difference with AJ Gajjar
Ever had your child return from their other parent's house acting like a completely different person? The tears, the aggression, the withdrawal – these aren't just normal post-visitation blues. They might be signs of something more concerning: ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Could the Court Decide You Should Have a Bigger Paycheck? with Vocational Expert Karen Grossberg
Ever wondered who determines what you "could" be earning during a divorce? Meet the vocational expert—a professional whose assessment of your earning potential might significantly impact your financial settlement.Vocational experts anal...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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5 Biggest Money Myths in Divorce (and the Truth Behind Them)
We're starting off Season 2 with a bang! Divorce is the single largest financial transaction of most people's lives, and making uninformed decisions based on common money myths can have devastating long-term consequences. We debunk five major m...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Divorce Like a Boss: Real Talk and Strategy for High Earners with Financial Advisor, Nick Defenthaler, CFP, RIPC
Tax strategies that high-wage earners need during divorce but rarely receive proper guidance on - that's the focus of this deep-diving conversation between host Jacki Roessler, CDFA and returning guest Nick Defenthaler, CFP and partner at the <...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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The Mailbag is Here! Divorce Rich gets Personal
Ever wondered who pays for your kid's braces after divorce? Or whether your ex can claim half your frequent flyer miles? The Divorce Rich Podcast tackles these questions head-on in our exciting new "Divorce Rich Mailbag" segment.Host Jacki Roes...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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The Money Moves That Can Make or Break You — Jacki on Journey Beyond Divorce
Taking control of your financial future after divorce isn't just important—it's urgent. When that settlement ink dries, most people want to close the book and move on, but that's exactly when crucial financial decisions need attention. What hap...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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Sweat Equity: Securing RSUs and Company Stock in Divorce
Ever wonder if your tech executive spouse has compensation you don't fully understand? You're not alone. The modern divorce landscape has become increasingly complex as companies shift away from straightforward salaries toward sophisticated equ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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The Right Attorney Can Change EVERYTHING-How to Choose Yours with Family Law Attorney Kelsey Minor
Choosing the right divorce attorney is the most crucial decision you can make during this life transition, with geographic expertise and family law specialization being top priorities. Managing partner Kelsey Minor from DAWN (Divorce Attorneys ...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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Whose Career Is It Anyway? Divorce and Professional Assets
Forgotten assets can cost you thousands in your divorce settlement. While houses and retirement accounts get plenty of attention, your spouse's career—that law degree you helped them earn, the executive position you moved cities for, or the ten...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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12:16
Mediation, Divorce (and Marriage) with Attorney, Xavier Prather
When most people think of divorce, they picture contentious courtroom battles and emotional warfare. But what if there's a better way? Family law attorney and certified domestic relations mediator Xavier Prather reveals how mediation offers cou...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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Divorce Rich Snack: Decoding Payroll Stubs: Your Divorce Money Detective Guide
Understanding payroll stubs is a crucial yet often overlooked skill during divorce proceedings. Jacki breaks down how to read both your and your spouse's payroll documentation to ensure you're getting accurate financial information for support ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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12:39
From Pay Cuts to Job Changes: Adjusting Child Support with Attorney Jorin Rubin
The economic landscape is shifting. With potential downturns and job insecurity looming, knowing exactly when and how to modify child support becomes more than just useful information—it's financial protection. This candid conversation wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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