The Subtle Signs of Financial Abuse with Donna LaScala, CDFA, on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #315

This week, Susan Guthrie welcomes Divorce Professional Donna LaScala to Divorce & Beyond! Donna shares real-life stories of financial abuse and trickery to help you break free from the cycle.You've probably heard the saying, "Knowledge is power." Well, let's talk about another reality: money equals control. In divorce, it's not uncommon to witness one partner using money to control another. With her impressive 30 years of experience in the financial services field, Donna LaScala shares some valuable insights in this episode. She'll guide you on handling your finances during a divorce, spotting signs of financial abuse, and finding a path forward if you are in this difficult situation. Donna E. LaScala, CDFA, RFC, CLTC, is the President of Comprehensive Divorce Solutions LLC. and has been in the financial services profession for over 30 years. Holding professional designations of RFC (Registered Financial Consultant) with IARFC Ethics Approved Status, CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst), and CLTC (Certified in Long-Term Care), Donna is dedicated to providing a personalized approach to meet each client’s needs and individual goals. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: Financial abuse isn’t always overt, and it can take many different forms  There may be reasonable explanations for some financial decisions - but if anything raises a red flag - look into it. Don’t ignore it. It’s not always about the actual money but a way to manipulate and control To move forward and get to the post-divorce life, you need a financial professional by your side **************************************** About this week's special guest: Donna LaScala Donna E. LaScala, CDFA, RFC, CLTC, is the President of Comprehensive Divorce Solutions LLC. and has been in the financial services profession for over 30 years. Holding professional designations of RFC (Registered Financial Consultant) with IARFC Ethics Approved Status, CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst), and CLTC (Certified in Long-Term Care), Donna is dedicated to providing a personalized approach to meet each client’s needs and individual goals. Donna is a member of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, the Long Island Collaborative Divorce Professionals (LICDP), the IACP (International Association of Collaborative Professionals), the NADP (National Association of Divorce Professionals) and the ADFP (Association of Divorce Financial Planners). In this capacity as a CDFP, she assists in the valuation of assets during separation and divorce proceedings including retirement accounts, personal accounts and closely held small businesses. She supports her clients in building a roadmap for their post-divorce financial future and helps mediators and attorneys develop and execute equitable distribution of assets with a personalized client-centered approach. Donna is a frequent contributor to The Divorce Hour with Ilyssa Panitz on CRN Radio, serves on the Board of Directors of the Financial Planning Association of LI and is the President of that organization as well as the Chair of the Women in Finance Committee. Donna was recently named as one of 2022’s Premier Business Women of Long Island by the Long Island Herald and was featured in the 2021 Who’s Who of Women in Financial Services. Reach out to Donna: By email [email protected] By phone 516-2347522Website: https://comprehensivedivorcesolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-la-scala-rfc%C2%AE-cdfa%C2%AE-b42839120/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063234938770 ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable