Divorce Rich with Jacki Roessler, CDFA

Jacqueline Roessler, CDFA
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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.

  1. 6d ago

    From the Archives: Mediation, Divorce and Marriage with Attorney Xavier Prather

    Send us Fan Mail Most people think divorce “has to” look like a court fight, but that assumption can quietly drain your time, money, and emotional bandwidth. Jacki Roessler sits down with Michigan family law attorney and domestic relations mediator Xavier Prather to break down what divorce mediation actually is, how it differs from traditional litigation, and why the best outcomes often come from better communication rather than better arguments. We get practical about the two major mediation styles listeners will run into, facilitative mediation versus evaluative mediation, as well as which couples are best suited for mediation.  Then the conversation takes a fascinating turn: Xavier shares how winning Big Brother sharpened skills that matter in mediation, reading people, staying calm, and reframing emotional statements into something the other side can receive. Xavier Prather Contact Information Xavier Prather | Foster Swift Subscribe to Divorce Rich, share this episode with someone weighing mediation, and leave a review so more people can find these tools.  Visit us at Roessler Divorce Consulting to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case or to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

    From the Archives: Mediation, Divorce and Marriage with Attorney Xavier Prather

  2. Aug 6

    From the Archives: How to Choose the Right Divorce Attorney with Kelsey Minor, Esq.

    Send us Fan Mail  The first question people ask me, almost without fail, is “How do I pick an attorney?” And I get it. Divorce already feels like your life got flipped, and the legal side can feel like a maze where one wrong turn gets expensive fast. That’s why I brought on Kelsey Minor, Esq. Managing Partner at DAWN in Bingham Farms, Michigan, a firm that has focused on women’s needs for decades. We get specific about what to look for when you’re interviewing a divorce lawyer, what questions to ask, and what “fit” really means when the stakes include your home, your retirement, and your long-term financial stability. We talk about why family law specialization matters, and why local experience still counts even after the shift to virtual hearings. Kelsey explains how different judges and referees can have different courtroom protocols, scheduling rules, and filing requirements, and how hiring someone who already knows the landscape can save time and legal fees. We also dig into the less talked about part of hiring counsel: emotional support, responsiveness, and whether your attorney helps you understand the timeline and next steps so you’re not left guessing. Click below to schedule an initial consultation with Kelsey, https://womensrights.com/law-firm/our-lawyers-staff/ Visit us at Roessler Divorce Consulting to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case or to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

    From the Archives: How to Choose the Right Divorce Attorney with Kelsey Minor, Esq.

  3. Jul 31

    Managing High Conflict Divorce with Siedah Spencer-Ardis

    Send us Fan Mail High-conflict divorce is rarely just “fighting.” Sometimes it’s grief, fear, shutdown, or subtle power dynamics that make every money or parenting decision feel impossible. We’re joined by Siedah Spencer-Ardis, a Michigan mental health professional and the founder of Focus Therapy Clinic, to talk through what really happens inside a collaborative divorce and why the mental health neutral can be the difference between progress and chaos. To schedule a consult with Siedah, CLICK HERETo listen to Siedah's last guest appearance on this podcast, CLICK HERESubscribe to Divorce Rich, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find practical guidance when it matters most. Visit us at Roessler Divorce Consulting to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case or to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

    Managing High Conflict Divorce with Siedah Spencer-Ardis

  4. Jul 23

    Reverse Mortgages and Grey Divorce with Laura Phillips

    Send us Fan Mail Keeping the house after divorce can feel like the last thread of stability, but the numbers do not always cooperate. If you are over 60 and facing a gray divorce, you might be sitting on substantial home equity while struggling to come up with the cash needed for a buyout, repairs, or everyday income. We wanted a real, practical conversation about one of the most misunderstood tools in divorce financial planning: the reverse mortgage. We’re joined by Laura Phillips, a reverse mortgage specialist, to break down what a reverse mortgage actually is, how an FHA HECM works, and why “no monthly mortgage payment required” can be a game changer for retirees who would never qualify for a traditional refinance. We walk through an easy-to-follow example of using a reverse mortgage to pay a spouse and set up a growing line of credit for future needs. We also cover who qualifies, why age affects how much equity you can access, and when a proprietary jumbo reverse mortgage may be worth comparing for higher-value homes. Then we get honest about the concerns. Reverse mortgages can be expensive, and negative amortization is real, but so are the protections: mortgage insurance, non-recourse rules if the market drops, and updated spouse and partner safeguards that prevent the horror stories many families remember. We also spell out the rules that matter most, like paying property taxes, keeping the home as your primary residence, and staying on top of annual occupancy certifications, plus what happens if assisted living becomes part of the plan. If you’re trying to decide whether staying put is realistic, listen, take notes, and share this with someone who’s house rich and cash poor. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what would you need to feel confident using your home equity? To reach out to Laura Phillips, https://calendly.com/laura-559/informational-consultation?month=2026-07Visit us at Roessler Divorce Consulting to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case or to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

    Reverse Mortgages and Grey Divorce with Laura Phillips

  5. Jul 16

    Prenups and Divorce: What a CDFA Actually Looks For

    Send us Fan Mail Everyone assumes a prenup is a legal document you sign once and forget about. But when a marriage ends — five years later, or twenty — someone has to go back and figure out what that agreement actually means in today's dollars, today's assets, today's reality. That's where a CDFA comes in. In this solo episode, Jacki breaks down what's really inside a prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement from a financial (not legal) point of view — separate property schedules, appreciation clauses, income allocation, spousal support waivers — and walks through a real-world case where a business grew from $300,000 to over $2 million during the marriage, and what that meant for the settlement. Jacki also busts a couple of myths she hears constantly from clients, explains why a CDFA's role isn't to decide if a prenup is enforceable, and makes the case for bringing a financial professional into the room before the wedding — not just after the divorce filing. In this episode: What's actually inside a typical prenup or post-nupThe difference between passive and active appreciation (and why it matters)Two common myths clients believe about what a prenup can and can't doA real case study: a business, twelve years of marriage, and a very different outcome depending on how one clause is interpretedWhy getting a CDFA involved before the wedding protects both spouses, not just the wealthier oneWhether you're an attorney with an old prenup sitting in a client file, or you're the one about to sign one, this episode will change how you think about that document. Visit us at Roessler Divorce Consulting to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case or to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

    Prenups and Divorce: What a CDFA Actually Looks For

  6. Jul 2

    More Than Meets the Eye: Valuing High-End Property in Divorce with Kelly Knoll, ISA CAPP

    Send us Fan Mail People don’t usually think they’re going to “lose it” over a lamp, a ring, or a set of dishes, until divorce turns personal property into a power struggle. We sit down with Kelly Knoll of Heritage Appraisals to get brutally clear about what household items, jewelry, art, antiques, and collectibles are actually worth, and when they are not worth the fight. We talk about practical steps you can take early, like setting a value threshold, documenting portable items, saving receipts and certificates of authenticity, and understanding when photos are enough versus when an in-person inspection is needed. Then we zoom out to trends shaping valuations right now, including softer demand for many traditional antiques, continued strength in modern and mid-century aesthetics, the market shock to natural diamond prices from lab-grown diamonds, and why more buyers are shifting toward colored gemstones. We even touch on designer handbags and how scarcity and brand discipline can make or break resale value. If you’re negotiating a divorce settlement or trying to protect your financial future, this conversation helps you stop guessing and start making clean, defensible decisions. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. To schedule a complementary consultation with Kelly Knolll for your persona property questions in divorce, CLICK HERECenter for Financial PlanningStriving to Improve Lives Through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/DAWNDivorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for MichiganDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Visit us at Roessler Divorce Consulting to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case or to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

    More Than Meets the Eye: Valuing High-End Property in Divorce with Kelly Knoll, ISA CAPP

  7. Jun 25

    From the Archives: Divorce and Teenagers with Sarah Kuretzky Rossington

    Send us Fan Mail Teens can look like they’re doing great while their world is quietly cracking. When parents divorce during adolescence, kids may keep their grades up, stay active, and joke with friends, yet still feel fear, anger, confusion, and a deep sense of loss about the family they thought they had. We sit down with national board certified mental health professional Sarah Kuretzky Rossington to talk about teen divorce recovery and why this stage is so often neglected.  Ciick HERE to listen to Sarah on her podcast, the Hardcore Therapist, https://www.thehardcoretherapist.com/To schedule an initial consultation with Jacki, Click HERE https://calendly.com/roessler-jacki/30min?month=2026-06Send your questions to us at divorcerichpod@gmail.comIf this helps you, subscribe, share it with a co-parent or friend, and leave a review so more families can find support when they need it most. Center for Financial PlanningStriving to Improve Lives Through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/DAWNDivorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for MichiganDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Visit us at Roessler Divorce Consulting to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case or to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

    From the Archives: Divorce and Teenagers with Sarah Kuretzky Rossington

  8. Jun 18

    Her Safety Net

    Send us Fan Mail A divorce can expose one truth faster than almost anything: if you don’t have cash you can access today, you don’t have real options tomorrow.   In this episode, I share the idea that has been living rent-free in my head since hearing Jean Chatzky talk about it on Her Money: “her safety net” a personal, liquid account in your name that exists before you ever need it. I walk through why this is not just an emergency fund for surprise expenses. A safety net fund changes how you make decisions at work, at home, and across the divorce table because it reduces panic and protects your ability to say no. You’ll hear a story from my professional experience about how short-term cash pressure and growing credit card debt can push someone to accept a long-term divorce settlement that isn’t truly fair, even when marital assets will eventually pay the bills. If this resonates, take one small step tonight, then subscribe, share the show with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find financial clarity when it matters most. To schedule a complimentary 30-minute consult with Jacki, Click HereCenter for Financial PlanningStriving to Improve Lives Through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/DAWNDivorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for MichiganDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Visit us at Roessler Divorce Consulting to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case or to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

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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.

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