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What to Consider When You’re Considering Divorce: Before You Even Begin to Consider Divorce: The Questions No One Asks (But Should)
Before you even allow the word “divorce” to form in your mind, there are powerful questions to explore. In this guide, we’ll walk you through early signs, emotional red flags, and hidden patterns—like invisible labor and unmet needs—that might be leading you to this crossroads. Learn how to separate momentary overwhelm from deeper disconnect and gather clarity before you take the next step.
What to Consider When You’re Considering Divorce: Understanding Your Financial Landscape: What You Must Know Before Considering Divorce
Financial fear keeps many people stuck in unhappy marriages. In this guide, we’ll help you begin understanding your financial landscape—breaking down how to assess your current money situation, gather key documents, and prepare for the future. If you’re considering divorce, having a clear picture of your finances is one of the most empowering steps you can take.
How Fresh Starts Registry is Disrupting the Divorce Industry: A Game-Changer for Starting Over
Fresh Starts Registry is shaking up the divorce industry by redefining how we support life after marriage. As the world's first divorce registry, it provides practical, emotional, and community-driven resources to help individuals rebuild their lives. Discover how Fresh Starts is turning divorce into a transformative experience—one that’s empowered, supported, and truly celebrated.
Starting Over After Divorce? Here’s Why You Need a Divorce Registry
Divorce is a life-altering transition that often leaves you rebuilding from the ground up. A divorce registry helps you reclaim your space, rebuild your life, and gather essentials without the shame. Discover 10 reasons why a divorce registry is the game-changing support system you didn’t know you needed when starting over.
How the World's First Divorce Registry is Changing the Narrative of Divorce
Fresh Starts Registry, the world’s first divorce registry, is rewriting the narrative of divorce by providing support, community, and essential items to those rebuilding their lives. Founded by sisters Olivia Howell and Genevieve Dreizen, Fresh Starts is making it possible to turn the end of a marriage into a fresh, empowered beginning.
Divorce Guide: Divorce and Retirement: What No One Tells You About Splitting IRAs and 401(k)s
Divorce can dramatically impact your retirement savings, especially IRAs and 401(k)s. Learn the essentials of dividing these assets through Transfer Incidents and QDROs, understand tax implications, and avoid common pitfalls. This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know to protect your financial future during divorce and ensure long-term stability.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Mortgage Lender When Buying a House on Your Own Post-Divorce
Buying a house on your own after a divorce is a bold step towards reclaiming your independence and rebuilding your life. But it’s crucial to go into it with eyes wide open. Asking your mortgage lender these ten questions ensures that you understand not just what you’re signing up for, but how to thrive as a solo homeowner
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Relationship Coach While Navigating Your Divorce
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask a relationship coach while navigating your divorce to find the right support for healing, rebuilding confidence, and improving communication. Learn how their experience, coaching strategies, and emotional sensitivity can help you move forward stronger and more self-aware.
Divorce Guide: 10 essential questions to ask a children's therapist while navigating your divorce
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask a children's therapist while navigating divorce to ensure your child receives the emotional support they need. Learn how their experience, therapeutic approach, and ability to handle co-parenting dynamics can provide a safe space for your child to heal and grow.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Fitness Instructor or Movement Coach While Navigating Your Divorce
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask a fitness instructor or movement coach while navigating your divorce to find the right support for rebuilding physical strength, reducing stress, and boosting confidence. Learn how their experience, fitness programs, and emotional sensitivity can help you thrive during this transition.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Professional Organizer While Navigating Your Divorce
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask a professional organizer while navigating a divorce to find the right support for decluttering, downsizing, and moving. Learn how their experience, organizing strategies, and emotional sensitivity can help you create a fresh, organized start post-divorce.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Life Coach While Navigating a Divorce
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask a life coach while navigating a divorce to find the right support for emotional recovery, goal setting, and rebuilding your life. Learn how their experience, mindfulness strategies, and community-building guidance can empower you to thrive post-divorce.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Career Coach While Navigating a Divorce
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask a career coach while navigating a divorce to find the right support for your professional growth. Learn how their experience, strategies for re-entering the workforce, and interview preparation can help you achieve financial independence and confidence post-divorce.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Potential Co-Parenting Coach for Your Divorce
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask a potential co-parenting coach to ensure successful communication and harmony post-divorce. Learn how their experience, conflict resolution skills, and approach to parenting plans can help create a smooth, child-focused co-parenting experience.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Potential Divorce Mediator
Learn the 10 essential questions to ask a potential divorce mediator to ensure a smooth, fair, and confidential mediation process. From understanding their experience and mediation style to confidentiality and cost structure, discover what you need to know before making your choice. Find the right mediator to guide you through a collaborative, stress-free divorce process.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Potential Divorce Coach
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask when choosing a divorce coach. Learn how to assess their experience, support for high-conflict situations, understanding of co-parenting, and emotional resilience strategies. Explore how the right coach can help you navigate the complexities of divorce, rebuild your life, and set clear goals for your future.
Divorce Guide: 10 Essential Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist When Navigating Divorce
Discover the 10 essential questions to ask when choosing a therapist during divorce. From co-parenting support and managing high-conflict divorces to understanding therapeutic methods and financial stress, ensure your therapist is equipped to guide you through this transformative life event.
A Note from Our Editors
Welcome to the very first edition of Divorce Guide Magazine.
When we created Fresh Starts Registry, we dreamed of a world where divorce wasn’t whispered about in shame but spoken about in community—where people could find not just resources, but true support. This magazine is an extension of that dream.
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What to Ask for in a Divorce When You Don’t Know What to Ask For in the Divorce Settlement
When your lawyer says, "Make a list of everything you want," it can feel overwhelming. Divorce is about more than paperwork — it's about protecting your future, your children’s stability, and your ability to rebuild. This guide breaks down exactly what to ask for in a divorce, why each item matters, and how to advocate for yourself clearly and confidently.
10 Realistic Ways to Pay for a Divorce When You’re Broke
Divorce can be overwhelming—especially when you’re already stretched thin emotionally, mentally, and financially. If you're a woman navigating a separation with kids at home and don’t have the funds upfront, know this: you are not alone, and there are real options to help you move forward. Here are 10 compassionate, empowering, and accessible ways to pay for a divorce, even if you’re starting with zero in the bank. These are designed with real-life situations in mind—because everyone deserves a safe and fresh start.