Financial Abuse After Divorce: What No One Tells You

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In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™ Podcast, I reveal the hidden realities of financial abuse post-divorce and share practical steps to protect yourself and rebuild your life.

00:00 – Introduction: The hidden shock of financial abuse after divorce
00:32 – The myth of women “making out” financially after divorce
01:12 – Why most women don’t end up better off
01:53 – What is financial abuse?
02:34 – Child support manipulation
02:57 – Spousal support manipulation
03:18 – Employment sabotage explained
03:57 – Credit and debt abuse
04:25 – Legal and asset games
05:17 – Personal story: Facing financial sabotage
06:08 – Insurance and benefit manipulation
06:33 – Co-parenting cost wars
07:45 – The emotional and professional toll
09:13 – How to rebuild: Finding power, peace, and joy
14:21 – Practical tips to protect yourself
16:07 – Monitoring credit and documenting everything
21:22 – When to seek legal and professional help
24:00 – Final thoughts & invitation to the A.A.C.T.™ Self-Assessment

🔑 Key Topics Covered
How financial abuse continues after divorce
Tactics abusers use: child/spousal support, credit, employment, legal games
Emotional and professional impact
Steps to protect your assets and credit
Why documentation is crucial
When to seek professional help

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