certified divorce financial analyst

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes. 

Today we are speaking about “Divorcing with Intention: A Professional's Guide to Intentional Divorce” with Leah Hadley, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Accredited Financial Counselor. Leah is based in Cleveland, Ohio and recently focused her practice  on “Intentional Divorce Solutions” where she guides her clients to financial independence through thoughtful and strategic planning.

1. Can you explain what an intentional divorce is and how it differs from traditional divorce proceedings?
2. What inspired you to specialize in facilitating intentional divorces?
3. What steps can individuals or couples take toward making empowered decisions during their divorce?
4. Can you share examples of how empowered decision-making positively impacts the divorce process?
5. What are some common challenges people face when choosing to divorce with intention, and how can they overcome these obstacles?
6. Can you share a memorable case where intentional divorce made a significant difference?

Melissa Gragg  
CVA, MAFF 
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  
melissa@bridgevaluation.com  
http://www.BridgeValuation.com  
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  
https://www.valuationmediation.com  
Cell: (314) 541-8163

Leah Hadley 
www.intentionaldivorce.com
leah@greatlakesdfs.com
440.545.1001
http://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley
https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions
https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesdfs
https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaldivorceinsights

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and a divorce mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. Today we'll discuss the divorce journey with the founder of Foundations Divorce Solutions and Foundation's Coaching Group, Caroline Pak. Caroline is a certified divorce and transitions coach, a life coach, a mediator, and a certified divorce financial analyst based in Seattle, Washington.

1. What is the very first step someone should take when they've decided to file for divorce?
2. What common challenges do you see your divorcing clients going through and how do they overcome them?
3. What advice do you have for someone going through the divorce process?
4. What is the difference between short-term and long-term planning for someone going through a divorce?
5. How does someone redefine their life post-divorce? 

Melissa Gragg  
CVA, MAFF, CDFA  
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  
melissa@bridgevaluation.com  
http://www.BridgeValuation.com  
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  
https://www.valuationmediation.com  
Cell: (314) 541-8163

Caroline Pak
Divorce Mediator | CDFA®️ | CDC®️ | Certified Divorce & Transitions Coach
www.foundationsdivorcesolutions.com
855-707-6277
Info@FoundationsDivorceSolutions.com

What is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and why do I need one?

Today, Shanna Tingom explains what it means to be a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and why it's so important to have one  when you enter the divorce process.  She explains her experience and why she got this certification.   We also cover how a CDFA can work with  other professionals, such as attorneys and mediators.  

Resources:

Second Saturday Divorce Resource Workshops

Women's Institute for Financial Education - wife.org

Heritage Financial Website

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