The Best Resources for Someone Going Through a Divorce
When you first start Googling “divorce resources,” the results are overwhelming. Thousands of articles, dozens of directories, conflicting advice from every direction. Half of it is trying to sell you something. The other half is so generic it doesn’t actually apply to your situation.
This post is different. It’s a curated, honest list of the resources that people going through divorce actually find useful — organized by what you need, not by who’s paying for placement.
Finding the Right Professionals
The most important resource during divorce is the right support team. That might include an attorney, a therapist, a financial analyst, a divorce coach, a mediator, or some combination of all of them. The challenge is finding professionals who are actually good at divorce specifically — not generalists who happen to take divorce cases.
The Fresh Starts Expert Guide is a vetted directory of divorce professionals across every category. Every expert listed has been reviewed by the Fresh Starts team for credentials, experience, and values alignment. It’s not a pay-to-rank directory — it’s a curated resource.
If you’re not sure what kind of professional you need, Fresh Starts also offers a free Divorce Resource Consult where co-founder Olivia Howell can help you figure out your next steps.
Understanding the Divorce Process
Knowledge reduces overwhelm. A few places to build your understanding: Fresh Starts’ Divorce FAQ covers common questions in plain language. The Your Guide to Divorce section walks through the process step by step. Divorce Guide Magazine publishes in-depth articles on everything from alimony to co-parenting. And the Fresh Starts Podcast Network features four shows covering different dimensions of divorce and life transitions.
Rebuilding Your Home
One of the most overlooked parts of divorce is the practical reality of starting over in a new space. Fresh Starts Registry is the first divorce registry — a free tool that lets you create a list of the household items you need to rebuild. Friends and family can contribute directly, the same way they would with a wedding registry. Bundles are organized by room and budget to make it as simple as possible.
Emotional Support and Community
Divorce can be isolating. A few resources that help with that: Fresh Starts hosts regular events including support town halls and educational webinars. There are free books in the Fresh Starts Divorce Guide Series covering topics like building your support team and what to consider before making the decision. The site is organized so you can browse free resources, paid offerings, groups, and events.
Financial Guidance
The financial side of divorce is where most people feel the most lost. A CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) can help you understand the long-term financial impact of your settlement before you sign anything. The Expert Guide lists vetted CDFAs.
For a deeper understanding of what a CDFA does: What Is a CDFA — and Where Can You Find One? →
The Short Version
You don’t need to figure this out alone. The infrastructure exists. The professionals exist. The community exists. Start wherever feels most manageable, and build from there.
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Fresh Starts Registry is the world's first and only divorce registry — and the only platform that combines a free registry, a vetted expert ecosystem, and a full suite of divorce education resources in one place.
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Fresh Starts Registry was founded in 2021 by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Genevieve Dreizen. Forbes named FSR "the first divorce registry of its kind" — a platform built to change the stigma and narrative around divorce. Since launching, FSR has generated more than 10 billion organic press impressions and become the media's go-to reference for divorce support, the divorce registry, and fresh starts.