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Are You a Divorce Professional? Here's Why Your Clients Need a Directory.
Your clients are Googling at midnight trying to figure out who can help them. A vetted divorce directory is where they should be finding you.
Divorce Support at Every Stage: Separation, Process, and Starting Over
The support you need on day one of a separation looks different from what you need six months into the process — and different again from what you need when it's over. Here's a guide to all three.
How to Find Divorce Support You Can Actually Trust
There's no shortage of people willing to help during a divorce. There's a significant shortage of people who actually specialize in it. Here's how to tell the difference.
The Difference Between a Divorce Coach, Attorney, Mediator, Therapist, and Financial Planner
Five types of professionals. Five very different roles. Here's what each one does, when you need them, and how they work together during a divorce.
What Kind of Divorce Support Do You Actually Need?
Divorce asks a lot of you at once. Knowing which kind of professional can help with which part of it — legal, emotional, financial, relational — is the first step to actually getting support.
The Directory for Divorce Support
Divorce support exists. Finding it shouldn't be the hard part. Fresh Starts Registry is the directory built specifically for this — every kind of expert, vetted and in one place.
How to Build a Divorce Registry
A step-by-step guide to building a divorce registry — what to add, how it works, and why having a place to direct the people who want to help makes all the difference.
What Is a CDFA — and Do You Need One for Your Divorce?
Most people navigating divorce know they need an attorney. Fewer know there's a financial specialist — separate from that attorney — whose entire job is to help you understand what your settlement is actually worth, now and ten years from now.
The Best Resources for Someone Going Through a Divorce
You don’t need to figure out divorce by yourself. Here’s a curated list of the resources that actually help — from finding the right professionals to rebuilding your home and your life.
How to Help a Friend Going Through Divorce
You don’t need to have the perfect words. You just need to show up, stop tiptoeing, and let them know they’re not doing this alone.
The Best Gifts for Someone Going Through a Divorce
When someone you love is going through a divorce, you want to help — but flowers feel empty and cash feels weird. Here's what actually makes a difference.
What Is a Divorce Therapist — and How Is That Different from a Regular Therapist?
Any therapist can help you process difficult emotions. But a therapist who specializes in divorce understands the specific grief, identity shifts, and co-parenting challenges that come with it.
What Is a Divorce Attorney — and When Do You Actually Need One?
A divorce attorney handles the legal side of ending a marriage. But not every divorce requires a full-service lawyer — and knowing the difference can save you thousands.
What Is a Divorce Mediator — and Is Mediation Right for You?
A divorce mediator is a neutral third party who helps you and your spouse reach agreements together — without going to court. It’s not for everyone, but when it works, it changes everything.
What Is a Divorce Coach — and Do You Need One?
A divorce coach isn’t a therapist and isn’t a lawyer. They’re the person who helps you manage the overwhelm, make decisions, and get through the process without losing yourself in it.
How to Survive a Divorce While the World Is Burning
So if you’re in that place right now—if your personal life is on fire while the wider world feels like it’s burning too—I see you. I wrote this for you, because there are still things you can do for the larger world, even when your own world is falling apart. It all begins in the smallest of moments: sitting on the floor to play, baking a cake, sending an email, drawing a boundary.
10 Practical, Free Ways to Support Someone Going Through Divorce
When someone is going through a divorce, people often say, “I’m here if you need anything.” But that’s vague and puts the emotional labor back on the person who’s already overwhelmed. Instead, here are 10 specific, actionable ways to show up—no money required, just heart and follow-through.
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.
Legal Aid and Sliding Scale Legal Services: Your Guide to Affordable Legal Help
When you’re navigating divorce, custody, domestic violence, or property division — or any life-changing legal situation — having professional legal guidance can be the difference between confusion and confidence. But what if hiring a lawyer at full price just isn’t possible right now? Let’s walk through one of the smartest ways to get professional help without breaking the bank: Legal Aid and Sliding Scale Legal Services.