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Expert Feature Ron Platt, Non-Profit Social Services
In an insightful conversation, Ron Platt, a Non-Profit Social Services leader, reveals the significance of support systems during life transitions such as divorce. He emphasizes integrating advocacy and financial security, highlighting how NASDF uniquely equips clients with essential resources to facilitate smoother transitions and enhance their well-being.
A Gray Rainbow Divorce: Coming Out and Divorcing Midlife
At 49, after twenty-nine years married, Kristen made a decision that changed everything — and finally let her become herself.
Expert Feature David Fein, Divorce Mediator and Family Law Attorney
In an insightful interview, David Fein, a Divorce Mediator and Family Law Attorney, discusses his unique approach to helping families navigate the complexities of divorce. With a focus on structured solutions, he empowers clients to transition smoothly, prioritizing their long-term well-being and harmony.
Hey Olivia:I'm Watching Myself Sink Into Debt in Real Time
A reader asks how to survive a high-conflict divorce when her ex has all the resources — and all the leverage.
What People Don’t Understand about working with a High-conflict divorce coach with Rina Groeneveld
In an insightful discussion, Rina Groeneveld, a High-conflict Divorce Coach, reveals the overlooked complexities of divorce. She emphasizes that the journey involves emotional turmoil and legal challenges, discouraging simplistic views that divorce is a clean break. Instead, she encourages strategic communication and thorough documentation.
5 Tips From a Divorce Professional with Kristina St. Cyr, Certified Divorce Coach
In a heartfelt interview, Kristina St. Cyr, a Certified Divorce Coach, shares five essential tips to navigate the complexities of divorce. She emphasizes emotional clarity, prioritizing self-care, and the importance of focused decision-making for individuals facing this significant life transition.
So You Want to Be a Registry Fairy
A Registry Fairy is exactly what it sounds like: a person who occasionally receives a Fresh Starts registry link and decides, on their own terms, whether to purchase something from it. No formal training. No monthly commitment. No pressure. You sign up, you get added to the list, and when we have a registry to share, we'll send it your way.
The Registry Fairy: A Small Act That Lands Hard
The Registry Fairy started as something we just quietly did. We kept a list of people who wanted to be that stranger, and when registries came in, we supported them. No fanfare, no formal launch. Just people taking care of other people in a real and tangible way.
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
I’m Divorced and a Divorce Professional—Here’s What I Learned with Sandhya Gopal, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
In an insightful conversation, Sandhya Gopal, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), shares her journey of navigating divorce and the financial complexities that arise. She emphasizes the importance of financial clarity and emotional stability, highlighting strategies for making informed decisions post-divorce to foster personal growth and independence.
The Questions Women Ask Before They Say the Word Divorce
The Questions Women Ask Before They Say the Word Divorce by by Kristina St. Cyr of Kristina St. Cyr Coaching
Expert Feature Lyerly Spongberg, Certified Divorce Coach, Mediation Coach, Co-Parenting Specialist
In an insightful interview, Lyerly Spongberg, a Certified Divorce Coach, shares her expertise in navigating divorce challenges. She emphasizes proactive strategies for emotional clarity and co-parenting, highlighting the importance of support for individuals facing such life transitions. Keywords: divorce, coaching, mediation, co-parenting, support.
I’m Divorced and a Divorce Professional—Here’s What I Learned with Valerie Jones, Life Coach, Author, Podcaster & Speaker
In an inspiring conversation, Valerie Jones, a Divorce Professional and Life Coach, discusses the transformative journey through her own divorce. She emphasizes self-advocacy, personal growth, and the power of making empowered choices after significant life changes, encouraging others to embrace their true selves.
Fortune Teller
We made you a fortune teller because we can pretend it’s middle school again but leave all the bad parts in the past.
Peaceful Parenting: 5 Tips to Stay Grounded When Styles Clash
Peaceful Parenting: 5 Tips to Stay Grounded When Styles Clash by Andra Davidson of Better than Before Divorce
Hey Olivia: Am I Allowed to Ask for Help Starting Over?
When you’re divorcing and staring at your bank app, it can feel like the floor is dropping out from under you. You’re not lazy, you’re not behind—you’re in survival mode, trying to keep everyone fed and the legal plates spinning.
Divorce 101: M Is for Mediation (and May)
May is a month of growth and possibility. It’s when things begin to open, stretch, and soften after a long winter. That makes it a fitting time to talk about one of the most effective—and often misunderstood—paths through divorce: mediation.
Jenny Says So: I’m not okay, but I’m also not up for sharing
Divorce makes you a subject. Suddenly everyone wanted the story — neighbors, relatives, the well-meaning acquaintance sliding into your DMs. And every time someone asks, it's like being pulled back into the worst chapter and forced to summarize it in 30 seconds.
You're not obligated to satisfy curiosity in order to be "nice." Polite doesn't mean porous. You don't owe a recap of your pain to earn your place in the room.
