Divorce and Mortgage Strategies

Divorce is more than a legal process—it’s a financial turning point that can impact your security for decades. In this episode of the Divorce Mortgage Strategies Podcast, host Amy Valdivia sits down with Carly Ebenstein of CJB Insurance Services to explore how life insurance and long-term care planning play a critical role in divorce settlements and long-term financial protection.

Carly shares her personal divorce experience and exp...

In this episode of the Divorce Mortgage Strategies Podcast, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Stacy Ellison sits down with Deidre Haggerty, founder of Coaching With Ms. D, for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about rebuilding life after divorce and major personal transitions. Deidre shares how her own journey—marked by career dissatisfaction, profound loss, and a return to her original passion for psychology and help...

In this episode, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Stacey Ellison sits down with Jann Catto, founder of TLC Mediation, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), and experienced divorce mediator. Together, they take a deep dive into how mediation, emotional awareness, and strategic financial guidance shape better outcomes for divorcing couples.

Jann shares her unique background as a therapist, financial advisor, insurance pro...

In this episode of the Divorce Mortgage Strategies Podcast, host Cindy Scobee, CDLP®, sits down with family law attorney Mei Shih for a deep and practical conversation about one of the most emotional and financially significant parts of divorce: decisions surrounding the family home. Together, they explore how divorcing homeowners can balance emotional attachment with smart financial strategy, why early planning around mortgage ass...

In this compelling episode of the Divorce Strategies Podcast, host Amy Valdivia, CDLP®, sits down with realtor, author, and DLA Allied Professional Tiffany Drahonovsky to unpack a real-life real estate challenge that dramatically altered the course of a divorce.

What began as a routine final walkthrough quickly spiraled into a chain of unexpected issues—delayed closings, emotional upheaval, financing challenges, and hard-learned les...

In this episode of the Divorce Lending Association Podcast, Certified Divorce Lending Professional and Divorce Mortgage Planner Stacey Ellison sits down with Kimberly Lorah, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Divorce Coach, and founder of Blossom Coaching in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

With over 25 years of experience in mental health, Kimberly shares how her personal journey through divorce inspired her to help others navig...

Divorce brings emotional upheaval — and for many women, serious financial uncertainty. In this episode, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Stacey Ellison sits down with Jayeeta Choudhury, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and financial planner, to explore how women can protect their financial future during one of life’s toughest transitions.

With more than two decades of experience, Jayeeta has dedicated her practice to suppo...

In this episode of the Divorce Strategies Podcast from the Divorce Lending Association, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Cindy Scoby sits down with Amy Alpeza, Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist and Collaborative Divorce Professional based in Washington State.

Together, they explore what it truly means to support divorcing clients through one of the most emotional and complex parts of the process — the family home. Amy s...

In this episode, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Karla Kyte sits down with Allison Welch, founder of As You Wish Lifestyle, a personal concierge company supporting families through major life transitions — including divorce.

Allison shares how her team provides hands-on assistance for busy families, from relocation coordination and home organization to event planning and everyday errands. She explains how these serv...

In this episode of Divorce Mortgage Strategies, host Jody Bruns sits down with Joe, a non-attorney mediator with a background in finance and negotiation, to explore the powerful intersection of divorce, mediation, and mortgage planning.

Together, they discuss:
 ✔ How Joe’s journey from corporate negotiation to divorce mediation shaped his approach
 ✔ The importance of understanding emotional equity vs. financial equity when ...

The Real Estate Mediation Specialist (REMS) Certification isn’t about becoming a mediator—it’s about becoming a more informed and effective professional in the divorce space.

In this episode, we explore how the REMS program elevates your ability to support divorcing homeowners, attorneys, and the mediation process without stepping outside your professional lane.

Whether you're a Certified Divorce Lending Prof...

What does it look like to truly support dads after divorce?

In this powerful episode, Karla Kyte sits down with the founder of Rediscovered Dad, Yaniv Baruch to talk about creating welcoming, stable homes for fathers and their children—emotionally and physically. From counseling to cleaning, design, and practical support, this one-stop-shop is changing how men experience life after divorce.

“The hardest part for a...

Life After Gray Divorce: Rebuilding Identity, Security, and Connection After 50

What does life look like after divorce when you're already nearing—or living in—retirement? In this episode of the Divorce and Mortgage Strategies Podcast, host Jody Bruns is joined by Andrew Hatherley, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and host of The Gray Divorce Podcast, to explore the emotional and financial impact of divorce later ...

In this episode of The Divorce Podcast, hosted by Amy Valdivia of the Divorce Lending Association, we’re joined by Michelle Mohammad, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and founder of The Next Chapter Divorce.

Michelle shares her powerful journey from chemist to financial planner to divorce financial specialist, and how her passion for educating and empowering clients led her to create a practice focused on helping indiv...

In this episode of the Divorce and Mortgage Strategies Podcast, host Karla Kyte, CDLP®, sits down with Melissa Simonton, LLP, a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional, to discuss "Breaking Barriers: How Colorado’s LLPs Are Transforming Divorce Representation."

Melissa shares her journey from senior paralegal to business owner and licensed legal professional—offering insight into how LLPs are expanding access to justice,...

This week, host Amy Valdivia welcomes Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There, Got Out. Lisa shares her powerful journey of overcoming a high-conflict, abusive marriage—and how she now helps others navigate toxic relationships with the right legal and emotional support.

From self-representation wins to legislative advocacy, Lisa offers hope, insight, and guidance for anyone facing legal abuse or a high-conflict divorce.

Visit www.divorceworkshop.com for more information and to take back control.

At the Divorce Lending Association, our mission is to help divorcing homeowners make more informed decisions regarding their home equity solutions and the divorce team identify any potential conflicts between the divorce settlement, the mortgage, and real property.

Divorce Mortgage Planning is the ability to put into play the desired...

Join Karla Kyte, CDLP® and Licensed Legal Professional Laura Landon as they dive into an important and evolving role on the divorce team in Colorado — the Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP).

Laura has been working in family law since 2009 and has come to appreciate helping clients through difficult and emotional times. As a paralegal, she has supported a Colorado SuperLawyer for over a decade and routinely assists in co...

In the midst of heartbreak, healing begins — Join Amy Valdivia, CDLP and Natasha Davidson of Heart Rooted Health as they discuss how to reconnect with yourself and heal your heart during divorce. This episode is a soul-soothing journey you don’t want to miss.

After experiencing the shock of her divorce, Natasha discovered that it was one of the greatest gifts of her life—an opportunity to rebuild and create a new perspecti...