Stephanie Daukus

Short answer: usually not in the way people think. It’s very common to hear someone say: “Just hire a private investigator - they can find all the hidden accounts.” Or: “Pull their credit report. That will show everything.” Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like that. I wish there were a simple report that listed every financial account someone owns - similar to a credit report. But no such report exists . Understanding what tools actually  exist can help set realistic expectations during the...

“Injunction, injunction, what is your function?” If you grew up hearing “Conjunction Junction, what’s your function?” from Schoolhouse Rock, you’re not alone. But in divorce, an injunction serves a very different purpose - and misunderstanding it can create serious financial problems. What Is an Injunction in Divorce? In many states, when a divorce is filed the court issues an automatic temporary injunction (sometimes called a standing order). These orders typically prohibit both spouses from...

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...