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What to Do When You've Told Someone You're Considering Divorce, But Haven't Decided
Told someone you're considering divorce, before you'd decided? That doesn't commit you to anything. Their anxious check-ins reflect love, not certainty — a calm, direct conversation can reset the dynamic. Read more →
What to Say When a Friend Confides She's Thinking of Leaving Her Marriage
A friend's confiding she's considering divorce? Skip "oh no, are you okay" — listen instead. Ask open questions, hold off on advice, and check in again later without pressure. Read more →
Hey Olivia: A Coworker Just Told Me She's Getting Divorced. What Do I Say?
A reader wants to respond with compassion — and asks how to show up for someone she doesn't know very well.
Divorce 101: S Is for Separation (and September)
Framed around September's return to routine, this piece unpacks "separation" as far more than an informal in-between — a transition that can carry real legal and financial consequences (from property division dates to support calculations) while also marking the emotionally hardest phase of divorce.
Jenny Says So: The Group Chat After the Breakup
A reader still sharing a long-standing friend group chat with her ex asks how to protect her peace without abandoning her community or forcing friends to pick sides. Jenny reassures her that boundaries aren't drama and offers three graceful options — quietly muting, starting a parallel thread, or asking a trusted friend to help set up a clean separation.
Before You Sign Away Your Financial Future, Know What You’re Agreeing To
Before You Sign Away Your Financial Future, Know What You’re Agreeing To by Donna Cates, CDFA by Donna Cates, CDFA
Expert Feature Meredith Beardmore, Therapist
In an insightful interview, Meredith Beardmore, a licensed Therapist, shares her journey in supporting clients transitioning through divorce, emphasizing clarity and empowerment. Her unique approach blends personal experience with professional insight, illustrating the importance of reclaiming agency in life's most challenging moments. Discover more about her impactful work.
Expert Feature Julie Jenkins, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
In an insightful interview, Julie Jenkins, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, discusses how she supports women navigating financial complexities during divorce. She emphasizes clarity, strategy, and confidence, ensuring clients make informed decisions for a sustainable future. Her unique approach combines empathy and expertise, helping women regain control over their financial lives.
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Book Spotlight: Faithfully Dissident Daughters by Chelsea Kim Long
Book Spotlight: Faithfully Dissident Daughters by Chelsea Kim Long
September is the Crack that Let’s the Light In
September Letter from the Editor
Every September, Jenny's grandmother took her and Olivia to Staples for school supplies, laid it all out on the kitchen table, and made it feel like the year ahead was possible. In this month's Letter from the Editor, she traces how her parents' divorce didn't break her family — it opened it, making room for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and found family to step into bigger roles. A reminder that a fresh start isn't always a break. Sometimes it's the crack that lets the light in.
Photo by Melanie Tannenbaum
Will My Kids Be Okay?: The First 90 Days of a Divorce Shape Everything & How to Make them Count
Will My Kids Be Okay?: The First 90 Days of a Divorce Shape Everything & How to Make them Count by Kate Alcamo of The Co-Parent Collective
Divorce and College Planning: What Divorced and Separated Parents Need to Know Before the College Process Begins
Divorce and College Planning: What Divorced and Separated Parents Need to Know Before the College Process Begins by Vicki Vollweiler of College Financial Prep, Divorce & College Planning Expert
What to consider when you’re considering divorce: real estate, estate planning, and assets
Considering divorce involves emotional and financial complexities, including the division of real estate, estate planning updates, and managing shared assets. These practical steps are crucial for ensuring long-term stability and security after a separation. Our blog post provides actionable insights to help you navigate these key factors with confidence and clarity.
Feeling Lovable Again After Divorce
Feeling Lovable Again After Divorce by Oona Metz, founder of Oona Metz, LICSW, Therapist
Divorce Guide: Embracing Fresh Starts: 10 Reasons to Celebrate with a Divorce Party
Here at Fresh Starts, we believe that divorce parties are not only beautiful moments in life but also empowering acts of self-affirmation and renewal. Here are 10 reasons to honor your divorce with a divorce party and divorce celebration!
Divorce Guide: 10 Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer About Custody of Your Family Pets and Animals
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process, and amidst the legalities and negotiations, it is often the welfare of our beloved pets and animals that gets overlooked. We rounded up 10 questions to ask a divorce lawyer about the custody arrangement of your family pets, and the reasons why it is essential to have open conversations with a divorce lawyer about the custody arrangement for your family pet or animals.