Stephanie Daukus

Divorce is never simple. But when one spouse is a physician or medical professional, the financial aspects of divorce are often far more complex - and more misunderstood - than in most cases. As a Divorce Financial Analyst, I regularly work on physician divorce cases where conflict escalates not because the facts are unavailable, but because the financial reality is misunderstood, oversimplified, or intentionally minimized. In some situations, both spouses are navigating unfamiliar financial...

When people ask for divorce financial advice, I often hear: “You need a forensic accountant!” While well-intentioned, the more important question is: Do I need a forensic accountant - or a Divorce Financial Analyst? Both professionals work with numbers. Both may support attorneys. Both can play critical roles. But they are not interchangeable , and choosing the wrong one first can cost time, money, and leverage. The simplest way to understand the difference: A Divorce Financial Analyst  helps...

Divorce orders don’t protect credit liabilities One of the most common, and costly, misconceptions in divorce is believing that a court order protects you from creditors attempting to recuperate debt. It doesn’t. A divorce decree governs the agreement between spouses. Credit agreements govern the relationship between you and lenders - and they don’t automatically change just because you got divorced. Divorce Decree vs. Credit Agreement (plain English) Divorce decree: Determines who is...