Divorce Rich with Jacki Roessler, CDFA

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.

Divorce Rich with Jacki Roessler, CDFA is a education podcast hosted by Jacqueline Roessler, CDFA, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jacqueline Roessler, CDFA hosts Divorce Rich with Jacki Roessler, CDFA, a education show with 79 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

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

  Aug 13, 202630 minS3

  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

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  Episode #34

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

  Aug 6, 202628 minS3

  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 https://www.roesslerdivorce.com/ to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case. 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

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  Episode #33

  Managing High Conflict Divorce with Siedah Spencer-Ardis

  Jul 31, 202635 minS2

  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 HERE To listen to Siedah's last guest appearance on this podcast, CLICK HERE Subscribe 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 https://www.roesslerdivorce.com/ to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case. 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

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  Divorce Rich with Jacki Roessler, CDFA

  Reverse Mortgages and Divorce with Laura Phillips

  Jul 23, 202633 min

  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=2026-07 Visit us at https://www.roesslerdivorce.com/ to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case. 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

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  Episode #31

  Prenups and Divorce: What a CDFA Actually Looks For

  Jul 16, 202627 minS2

  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-nup The difference between passive and active appreciation (and why it matters) Two common myths clients believe about what a prenup can and can't do A real case study: a business, twelve years of marriage, and a very different outcome depending on how one clause is interpreted Why getting a CDFA involved before the wedding protects both spouses, not just the wealthier one Whether 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 https://www.roesslerdivorce.com/ to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case. 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

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