We Chat Divorce Podcast

The #1 Financial Divorce Podcast

Author: My Divorce Solution

Divorce is emotional but its also financial. We Chat Divorce helps you understand both. Join hosts Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, co-founders of My Divorce Solution, for expert divorce insights, real stories, and proven financial strategies that turn fear into focus, focus into knowledge, and knowledge into power. Whether youre just considering divorce, in the middle of it, or rebuilding after, youll learn how to protect your finances, make informed decisions, and move forward with clarity and confidence. The #1 podcast for financial divorce preparation, empowerment, and real talk about money, marriage, and moving on.
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214. Divorce Settlement Calculator: Can You Actually Afford to Keep the House?
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026

A settlement can look equal on paper and still leave you wondering how you’ll pay the bills. In this episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan walk through a hypothetical couple’s proposed division of $2 million in assets. Each person receives $1 million—but one keeps the house while the other receives most of the retirement savings. What will each need to live on after the divorce? Karen and Catherine discuss the costs of keeping a home, the difference between asset value and available cash, and why a monthly budget matters before you agree to a settlement. They also look at how bills paid during the divorce can obscure your actual expenses, and why refinancing plans and retirement accounts deserve a closer look. Before you sign, ask: Can I cover my everyday expenses, handle an unexpected cost, and still plan for the future? Download the episode handout: https://mydivorcesolution.com/divorce-settlement-can-you-afford-to-keep-the-house-after-divorce/ Learn how the MDS Financial Portrait™ helps you understand the financial trade-offs in a proposed settlement at MyDivorceSolution.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices