Author: Brandi Ruffalo

Brandi L. Ruffalo, MBA, CDFA, AIFA, CVA, CBA, MAFF, is Managing Director of Valuation and Forensic Partners LLC in Schaumburg, Illinois. She has more than 25 years of experience in valuations and financial consulting and provides expert witness testimony in litigation matters, including divorce, shareholder disputes, and damage and personal injury calculations. You may learn more about Brandi Ruffalo, Valuation & Forensic Partners and DTS Financial Advisors by visiting https://www.valuation-forensic.com or https://www.dtsadvisor.com.

Blog | Collaborative Divorce
Why Collaborative Divorce Is a Financially Good Choice
ByBrandi Ruffalo May 27, 2026September 4, 2026
Collaborative Divorce saves money by reducing court fights, organizing financial information efficiently, and using a neutral financial professional to help both spouses understand the numbers. When you fully understand your finances and work with a team, you are more likely to reach a fair and lasting settlement without the high cost of litigation. Collaborative Divorce…
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How Emotional Issues in Divorce Impact Your Finances
ByBrandi Ruffalo May 21, 2026September 4, 2026
Many of the emotional conflicts in divorce are rooted in money. Our lifelong relationship with money shapes fear, resentment, and anxiety during the divorce process, especially when the family finances were unevenly understood during marriage. Divorce can amplify existing issues, making education, transparency, and collaborative financial planning an important part of reducing conflict and helping…
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