Month: May 2025

All About Mortgages and Homeownership After Divorce (Ep. 20)

All About Mortgages and Homeownership After Divorce (Ep. 20)

What happens when the financial realities of life post-divorce put you at a crossroads?

Gabrielle Clemens, JD, LLM, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Accredited Estate Planner, unpacks the complexities of home ownership and property management in the evolving landscape of divorce. Gabrielle sheds light on the challenges of maintaining low-rate mortgages, the implications of joint property ownership, and the fine line between personal and business arrangements. 

Key Insights:

  • Navigating mortgage refinancing post-divorce [00:03:00]
  • Challenges of joint property ownership [00:05:00]
  • The potential pitfalls of co-owning vacation homes [00:12:00]
  • Strategies for maintaining clarity in property agreements [00:18:00]
  • Understanding the emotional impact of staying in the marital home [00:16:00]

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The Solo Divorce Journey: Hilary’s Story of Going Pro Se in Court (Ep. 19)

The Solo Divorce Journey: Hilary’s Story of Going Pro Se in Court (Ep. 19)

When you’ve been praised for a smooth divorce but suddenly find yourself representing yourself, what exactly went wrong? This episode dives into the unexpected journey of going pro se with special guest, Hilary – an artist turned self-representative in the courtroom.

Join Gabrielle Clemens, a certified divorce financial analyst, as she explores Hilary’s story of navigating from having top-tier law firms to handling her case solo. Learn the unforeseen challenges she faced, the strategies she employed, and the liberation she found in taking control of her narrative. This episode provides essential insights for anyone considering a self-representation path in their divorce process.

Gabrielle and Hilary discuss:

  • (00:01:32) Building a legal team and selecting the right attorneys 
  • (00:16:27)Transitioning to self-representation and forming a support network 
  • (00:18:57) The realities and challenges of navigating court systems alone 
  • (00:24:21) Strategies for maintaining composure and boundaries 
  • (00:28:46) Reflecting on empowerment and the feasibility of representing oneself on financial vs. parenting issues 

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