Divorce By Design (Ep. 89)
On this episode of the Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken sits down with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Author, Melissa Murphy Pavone, author of Divorce by Design, to discuss how people can navigate divorce with greater clarity, intention, and financial confidence.
Melissa shares how her mother’s difficult divorce inspired her career in divorce financial planning after witnessing the long-term consequences of emotional financial decisions. She explains that divorce is not just a legal process but one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever experience, making it essential to have both emotional and financial support throughout the journey.
Christine and Melissa discuss:
- What drew Melissa to specialize in divorce financial planning?
- The difference between “Divorce by Default” and “Divorce by Design”
- The biggest financial mistakes people make during the divorce process.
- How working with a team like financial professional, attorneys and mediators can lead to better outcomes.
- Helping clients shift from survival mode into actually planning and feeling hopeful about their financial future.
Connect with Christine Luken:
- Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club®
- Financial Dignity® After Divorce book
- Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching
Connect with Melissa Murphy Pavone:
- Website: Mindful Divorce Partners
- Book: Divorce by Design book
- Instagram: mindfuldivorcepartners
- TikTok: @mindfuldivorcepartners
- LinkedIn: Melissa Murphy Pavone
- Podcast Appearances
About my guest
Melissa Murphy Pavone is a highly respected financial expert specializing in collaborative divorce.
As both a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Melissa offers a unique blend of expertise that empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions during one of life’s most challenging transitions.
Her passion for collaborative divorce stems from her commitment to helping couples navigate divorce in a constructive, non-adversarial way. Melissa works closely with family law attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals to provide a holistic approach to divorce that focuses on fairness and long-term financial security for all parties involved.
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