Divorce Mediation Spousal Maintenance Analysis Property and Asset Division Retirement and Pension Analysis Financial Planning in Divorce (CDFA®) Gray Divorce (Divorce Over 50) Complex Financial Cases / High Asset Divorce Pre-Decree Financial Consulting

CFP®, CDFA®, Qualified Neutral

NCE 2023

Michelle Leisen is the founder of Divorce Smart, providing divorce mediation and financial neutral services throughout Minnesota. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) with over 25 years of experience in financial planning and investment management, Michelle brings a strong financial lens to the collaborative divorce process. She works closely with attorneys, therapists, and other professionals to help clients understand the financial implications of their decisions, including spousal maintenance, property division, and long-term retirement planning. Michelle is known for her thoughtful, client-centered approach and her ability to bring clarity to complex financial situations, helping clients move through divorce in a more informed, efficient, and respectful way. She has a particular focus on gray divorce and supporting clients in protecting long-term financial stability while minimizing conflict.

Graduation Year : 1997

University Attended : William Mitchell College of Law