Meet Michele Laws

Meet Michele Laws
CDFA, CVA, MAFF

Author in Stress-Free Divorce Volume 2 | Mind, Money and Law Workshop Host | Financial Industry Conference Presenter

13 + Years of Divorce Finance Experience

Michele had experienced a complex divorce firsthand. Her own journey gave her deep insight into the struggles involved and led her to establish divorce financial coaching.

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Throughout her legal proceedings, numerous financial challenges arose, such as undisclosed out-of-state business ventures, concealed assets, and “forgotten” accounts, which emerged too late for her to capitalize on these marital resources. The proceedings were marked by various tactics, including stall maneuvers and attempts to temporarily diminish the ex-spouse’s income as a diversion. These strategies compelled her to deplete her savings significantly, stretching the case over a prolonged six-year period.

Upon the conclusion of this legal battle, the judge granted her only 18% of the marital assets. This allocation was largely influenced by a multitude of issues encountered, including overlooked assets during the proceedings and the absence of a financial analysis before the trial. The ex-spouse was awarded a substantial 82% of the marital assets. The limitations of her divorce attorney’s ability to protect her interests became apparent, as the judge failed to take into account crucial information discovered just before the trial and neglected to consider the short- and long-term effects of the court order, focusing on the dollar amount.

Empower Yourself with Essential Financial Knowledge

The outcome of her divorce left Michele with limited resources for a fresh start, but she didn’t let that stop her. Instead, she drew strength from her challenges and turned her experiences into a way to help others. This lead to the creation of Divorce Dollars, our sister firm. After witnessing a wide range of financial complex situations others dealt with on their journey, she felt inspired to launch Divorce Financial Coaching to offer more personalized guidance. Michele is dedicated to helping people understand and navigate complex financial situations that go beyond what a Family Law Attorney typically handles. She strives to empower her clients to make informed decisions about their lives and finances. Many of those who turn to her often feel overwhelmed, desperate, and disheartened. Michele’s aim is to instill hope in their difficult situations, educate them on achieving independence, and guide them in taking charge of their financial well-being. She recognizes the significance of having a complete divorce team, beyond just legal advice. She frequently presents for top tier certification and top-tier education organizations in the industry throughout the year.

With her guidance through the financial processes of divorce, you will not be alone in your journey.

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Education and Credentials

Since 2000, Michele has been helping individuals understand their finances. In addition to founding Divorce Financial Coaching, Michele is the president of Turning Point Financial Group, Divorce Dollars & Sense Corporation and Simply Numbers Corporation. She is an investment advisory representative with advisory services offered through Portside Wealth LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, a Certified Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS) from the Financial Divorce Association which is now merged with the Institute for Divorce, and a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) with a specialized focus in matrimonial litigation and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) from National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. She continues to take additional continuing education classes for family law, tax, and financial matters.

Our Mission

We began our journey to simplify the complex world of divorce finances, guided by our belief that everyone deserves to navigate their divorce with confidence.

Therefore, we aim to provide you with the financial tools, resources, and coaching you need to make informed decisions before, during, and after your divorce.