Send us a textAbuse can come in many different forms in a relationship, and many times it manifests itself in the form of financial abuse. It’s not something that you might immediately realize is happening, but it can have a huge emotional impact on a person. Today’s guest experienced it first-hand but is thriving now after overcoming that in her marriage. We’re happy to welcome Claudia Porter, CFP® with Financial Reserve in Portland, Oregon, onto the show to tell her story. If you are going through a divorce or have been through divorce, you know how difficult it can. Wait until you hear Claudia’s story about tenacity. Trigger warning: This podcast does talk about an abusive relationship.Here’s some of what you’ll learn on this episode:· Her experience in an abusive relationship and specifically financial abuse. (3:56)· The common pitfalls that women fall into with financial abuse. (7:03)· How she came up with the money to retain an attorney when she didn’t have any money. (11:02)· What steps you can take right after divorce to get back on your feet financially? (13:18)· How can you best plan for litigation with an abusive ex from a financial perspective? (17:11)If you or someone you know needs help, here are some great resources:Innocent Spouse Relief Form: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/innocent-spouse-relief National Foundation for Credit Counseling: https://www.nfcc.org/ Get in touch with Claudia: www.financialreserve.com-Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! Explore our free guides to help you on your financial journey

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