World Class Cheaters: Infidelity, Hidden Assets, and What It Costs You in Divorce with Attorney Laura McClure

Not all cheating looks the same, and in divorce, the financial kind can be just as damaging as an affair. Attorney Laura McClure of Colorado Legal Group, who specializes in representing survivors of domestic violence, joins the show to break down what actually counts as cheating, from emotional affairs to spouses who hide assets or spend down marital funds before a divorce is even filed. She explains why most states are no fault, meaning an affair alone will not sway how property gets divided, but how a marital waste argument can still be used to claw back money spent on an affair partner. The conversation covers how spouses uncover financial deception through discovery and forensic accountants, how a controlling or narcissistic spouse can weaponize the court system itself, and how to recognize an attorney who is equipped to handle domestic violence cases. McClure closes with a case that shows how a client who once feared she was the abuser ended up fully protected once the full picture came out and a reminder that even when police involvement leads nowhere, options like a civil protection order still exist.