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Divorce 101: N Is for Negotiation (and November)
November is a month of tension and transition, which makes it a fitting time to talk about negotiation, the process where much of divorce actually gets decided. Whether it happens through attorneys, in mediation, or at a settlement conference, negotiation isnโt about winning or losing. Itโs about reaching workable agreements and keeping decisions in the hands of the people who will live with them. Preparation, clear priorities, and patience matter more than force.
Divorce 101: O Is for Orders (and October)
October is a month of structure. Routines settle, schedules solidify, and life begins to operate with more predictability after the flux of summer and early fall. In divorce, that same need for structure is often met through ordersโthe legally binding instructions that bring stability while everything else is still being sorted out.
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 โ 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.
Divorce 101: A Is for Affidavit (and August)
An affidavit is a written statement made under oath โ legal evidence, not an informal explanation โ and in divorce it appears everywhere: financial affidavits detailing income and assets, parenting affidavits describing routines, and sworn statements supporting motions on custody, support, or safety.
Divorce 101: J Is for Judgment (and July)
Your July cheat sheet for understanding what a divorce judgment actually means โ minus the legalese, plus the emotional reality nobody warns you about.
Divorce 101: J Is for Joint Custody (and June)
Joint custody is one of the most common โ and most misunderstood โ concepts in divorce. It doesn't automatically mean a 50/50 split. It's not a scorecard. And it's not a measure of parental worth. This piece breaks down what joint custody actually means, why the distinction between legal and physical custody matters, and how to think about it as a framework โ not a competition.
Divorce 101: M Is for Mediation (and May)
May is a month of growth and possibility. Itโs 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 effectiveโand often misunderstoodโpaths through divorce: mediation.
Divorce 101: M Is for Marital Assets (and March)
March has a way of waking us upโwindows open, closets emptied, life quietly asking: what are we carrying forward? Thatโs why this month, in our Divorce 101 A to Z series, M is for Marital Assets. Marital assets are the things built during the marriageโsometimes obvious (the house, savings, retirement), sometimes surprising (stock options, points, miles)โand understanding them matters because you canโt protect or divide what you donโt even realize exists. This isnโt about being combative; itโs about getting clear, gathering whatโs real, and making intentional choices as you step into whatโs next.
Divorce 101: F Is for Financial Disclosure (and February)
February has a reputation for being about loveโroses, chocolates, grand gestures. But in the world of divorce, February often marks something quieter and far more practical: clarity. Thatโs why this month, in our Divorce 101 A to Z series, F is for Financial Disclosure.
Divorce 101 AโZ: The Plain-Language Guide Everyone Deserves
Most divorce resources assume you already speak the languageโleaving you overwhelmed when what you really need is clarity. Divorce 101 AโZ was created to explain divorce one letter at a time, using plain, compassionate language that removes fear instead of adding to it. In this episode, we share how this 26-part mini-series breaks down common terms and experiences without jargon, pressure, or worst-case spirals. Think of it as the Schoolhouse Rock of divorce: short, supportive lessons designed to meet you exactly where you are and help you start fresh.
Michelle Dempsey-Multack Called Us "The Best Duo in the Divorce Game"
Join Fresh Starts Registry co-founders Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen on The Moving On Method Podcast with Michelle Dempsey-Multack as they discuss rebuilding after divorce, creating emotional safety, and how their own experiencesโespecially as children of divorceโinspired the worldโs first divorce registry.
Listen: Olivia Howell on Danny Quinโs Mental Health Role Models
Olivia had the chance to chat with Danny Quin on his podcast Mental Health Role Models! Check out the episode where they discuss going to therapy, anxiety medication, and the backstory of Fresh Starts Registry.
Listen to: Holiday Survival Guide from Life Kit
Thereโs no easy way to say it: the holidays are a tricky time. Thereโs families and food and drinks and trauma. Take a deep breath - weโre here to help - well, us and Life Kit. Weโre a tad bit obsessed with this Holiday Survival Podcast Playlist from Life Kit. Itโs 4 hours long, so perfect for that plane trip or car ride to see your family - trust us, itโll help!
Podcast: Olivia Howell on The Warrior Within Us with Kristin Micalizzi
Olivia recently has the pleasure of being on The Warrior Within Us podcast with Kristen Micalizzi. On the episode, they talk about Oliviaโs career and life Fresh Starts, including a major career pivot from middle school teacher to social media management, as well as her divorce.
What Weโre Listening To: Esther Perelโs Where Should We Begin, Losing My Best Friend
Weโre big fans of Esther Perelโs podcast Where Should We Begin, and the episode โLosing My Best Friend,โ really touched home and made us think. In this episode, Esther Perel chats with a woman who feels like she is losing her best friend and feels as though her best friend is rushing into a marriage with someone she doesnโt necessarily agree with. During their call, Esther talks her. through a new way to see their relationship and where to go from here.