Intentional Divorce Insights

About Intentional Divorce Insights

The Intentional Divorce Insights Podcast offers concise, expert advice on managing the emotional and financial complexities of divorce, blending legal insights with personal stories for a balanced, mindful approach.

Publisher

Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFA, MAFF

Category

education · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2024

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 109 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Who Do You Talk To About Money After Divorce?

   In the final episode of Season 6, Leah Hadley explains why financial support often disappears after divorce, why friends and family may not be the right source for money decisions, and how to build a support system around four distinct roles. In this episode: Why friends and family may give sincere advice based on their own marriage, household income, and financial risk tolerance Why financial support from family can make certain conversations more difficult The difference between someone who can recommend financial products and a fiduciary who is legally obligated to put your interests first Why a room of women with no history of your marriage can provide perspective, scale, and a place to ask questions without editing Why knowing someone a little ahead of you can help restore your sense of what’s normal after divorce The warning signs of financial communities that promise certain investment returns What distinguishes a trustworthy room: real answers, healthy disagreement, and people who are comfortable saying, “I don’t know” 14:50 The four roles in a post-divorce money support system: A fiduciary professional for decisions that are expensive to get wrong. A room of women with no personal history involving your marriage. An honest friend who can listen without judgment or pressure to fix everything. A woman who is a little ahead of you and has already navigated the stage you’re entering. How to spot a healthy financial community - Look for a space where: Questions receive information, not only encouragement. Members can disagree without being shut down. People take practical details, such as beneficiary forms, seriously. No one promises certain investment returns. Someone can comfortably say, “I don’t know.” Resources mentioned: Access The FREE Divorce Recovery Guide (https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-recovery-guide) This guide is intended for people in the rebuilding stage after divorce. The Empowered Sisterhood (https://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood) offers a community for women working on their money together, including women who are divorced, married, widowed, or have never been married Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ (https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/) LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/) YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights (http://www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights) Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist (https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist).

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Is It Okay to Say No to My Kids During a Divorce?

   Birthdays and holidays can make the financial and emotional challenges of divorce collide. In this episode, Leah Hadley examines guilt spending, the fear that a child’s other household has more to offer, and the long-term cost of using purchases to soften disappointment. Key takeaways: Why financially capable parents may spend beyond their means during holidays or birthdays How comparison with the other household can fuel guilt spending Why waiting, tolerating disappointment, and building self-trust matter for children What parents can control when the other household spends more The difference between an occasional purchase during a hard season and spending that consistently replaces presence Three practical ways to interrupt guilt spending: Separate the purchase from the feeling driving it Stay consistent with ordinary household routines and expectations Acknowledge that the season looks different while reassuring your children that you will be okay Remember: “How much you spend on your kids has nothing, nothing to do with how much you love them or how strong your relationship is with them.” Leah Hadley explains why consistency, honesty, and presence can offer children a deeper sense of safety than matching another household’s gifts. Resources mentioned: Schedule a Divorce Financial Consultation: Intentional Divorce Solutions (https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/contact) Free divorce checklist and other resources: Getting Divorced Checklist (https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist) Intentional Money on Substack: "The Question My Son Asked That Surprised Me, But It Shouldn't Have" (https://substack.com/home/post/p-213170170) Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ (https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/) LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/) YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights (http://www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights)

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   25 Aug 2026

   Why Renting After Divorce May Be Your Smartest Next Move

   In this solo episode, Leah Hadley, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Accredited Financial Counselor, explores the complex emotional and financial decision of whether to keep, sell, or rent after divorce. Addressing the deep feelings often attached to the marital home, Leah Hadley helps listeners unpack what’s really at stake—and why the decision goes far beyond dollars and cents. Key Topics Covered: Emotional Attachment to the Marital Home - Why the house often holds memories, hopes, and a sense of stability after divorce Unpacking the Beliefs Behind Homeownership - How owning a home can represent identity, success, and security—and why selling can feel like another loss Financial Realities of Keeping the Home - What "affording the house" really means: mortgage, taxes, insurance, repairs, and more The Trade-offs: Equity, Liquidity, and Flexibility - Evaluating what you may have to give up—including retirement and emergency savings—in order to keep the home Renting as an Intentional Choice - The benefits and potential downsides of renting after divorce, including flexibility, ease of transition, and time to plan your next steps Important Questions to Ask Before Deciding - Leah Hadley shares six essential questions to consider when deciding whether to keep, sell, or rent, covering cash flow, future plans, true motivations, and risks Practical Must-Dos If You Want to Keep the House - Guidance about refinancing, buying out equity, and building a realistic post-divorce budget Empowered Decision-Making - Encouragement to make your choice for the right reasons—not pressure, fear, or outside expectations Featured Resources: Empowered Sisterhood Community: - Join a supportive group discussing financial decisions and transitions during divorce. Learn more at https://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood (https://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood)

Inside a recent episode

Surviving Divorce Legal Abuse: Protect Yourself from Manipulation

Published 8 Apr 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And so even though time passes, normal divorce within four to six months on average, people settle down. They're like, oh my gosh, these bills are crazy. We have to start doing this best for the kids. In our cases and our clients cases, these go on for years and years where instead of just moving on with your life, your ex wants to use the legal system to punish you. And so some of the red flags of high conflict are, if someone has an active addiction or a mental health issue, they're usually incapable of using any kind of proper judgment. I'm not talking about someone in recovery, obviously. But someone who cannot think about the consequences of their actions is very difficult to deal with in the legal system because again, they're not even thinking in their own best interest. […]

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