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Tasia sits down with Drew Soshnick, a matrimonial law attorney with 38 years of experience across four states, to break down what every woman needs to know about protecting her finances during and after divorce. Drew reveals the hidden assets most women never think to look for, explains how business valuations actually work, and shares the financial mistakes that cost women the most in settlement negotiations.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

-- The hidden assets your spouse may have that don't show up on bank statements (crypto wallets, private equity, retained business earnings, gambling accounts, Venmo balances)

-- How business valuations work in divorce and why 'pillow talk' numbers are almost never accurate

-- What a prenuptial agreement actually protects and three ways a business can still factor into your settlement even with a prenup

-- Why child support and alimony are now tax-free, but lenders still will not count them as income for credit cards or mortgages

-- Drew's three non-negotiables for choosing a financial advisor during divorce and why you should trust your gut about leaving the family advisor

-- How to build a realistic post-divorce budget and why the advice 'go slow' on big financial decisions could save your future

-- What percentage of your portfolio should go toward private investing after divorce (Drew recommends 0-10%)

Drew Soshnick is a partner at Faegre Drinker specializing in high-net-worth matrimonial law. He is licensed in Indiana, Colorado, New York, and Minnesota and has nearly four decades of experience representing women through complex divorce cases involving business valuations, private investments, prenuptial agreements, and asset division.

In this episode, Drew and Tasia discuss how the legal discovery process works, including interrogatories and document requests that compel full financial disclosure under oath. Drew explains the three approaches to business valuation: market approach, income approach, and asset approach, and why hiring a qualified business valuation analyst is critical. They also cover how separate property laws and commingling rules vary by state, how retained earnings can be used to calculate child support, and why women who go through divorce are often targeted by predatory investment pitches.

Tasia shares her three-pillar framework for women rebuilding financially: get your financial house in order first, then build a stock market portfolio that generates annual income, and only then explore private investing as a third and final step.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - The Truth About Business Value in Divorce

0:55 - Meet Drew: Inside High-Net-Worth Divorce Cases

2:04 - Why Money Feels Overwhelming During Divorce

3:46 - What Women Actually Know About Their Finances

6:31 - Confidence Is the Real Gap

7:39 - Rebuilding Financial Confidence Step by Step

9:43 - The Assets Most Women Don’t Know Exist

13:22 - How Wealth Has Changed and Why It Matters

16:28 - How You Actually Find Hidden Assets

18:37 - How Businesses Are Really Valued

21:55 - Why “Pillow Talk” Numbers Are Wrong

25:21 - Prenups, Commingling, and What Still Counts

29:38 - Income You Might Be Missing

32:27 - What Life Looks Like After Divorce

36:34 - Choosing a Financial Advisor You Trust

41:29 - Protecting Your Money During Divorce

44:11 - Building a Realistic Post-Divorce Budget

50:00 - Why You Should Slow Down Big Decisions

52:28 - How Much Risk to Take With Investments

55:07 - The 3 Pillars of Post-Divorce Wealth

DISCLAIMER

The content shared on this channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. The host is not a licensed financial advisor. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal.

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