1. Document Everything Create a comprehensive financial inventory including: - All account numbers and current balances - Investment and retirement accounts - Property deeds and vehicle titles - Recent tax returns - Credit card statements - Mortgage documents 2. Build Your Financial Safety Net Before taking any steps toward divorce, ensure you have: - An emergency fund covering 3-6 months of expenses OR a friend/family member who can help support you if needed for a bit.  - A separate credit card in your name only - Copies of all important financial documents - A realistic budget for post-divorce life 3. Understand Your Current Financial Picture Know exactly where you stand with: - Monthly household income - Regular expenses and bills - Joint and individual debts - Asset values and ownership status

Financial preparation is vital, but emotional readiness is equally important. Here's how to strengthen your emotional foundation: 1. Build Your Support Network - Identify trusted friends and family members - Consider individual therapy - Join support groups - Connect with professionals like a therapist and divorce coach.

Even if you're just considering divorce, these steps can help protect you: ​ - Begin gathering important documents - Start documenting household expenses - Open a post office box for private communication - Create a new email address - Change passwords on personal accounts - Research divorce laws in your state

I sincerely appreciated Katie's effort, communication, and sound judgement. To have her by my side providing advice from her wealth of experience, both personal, and that of her many clients, was incredibly comforting and helped me to feel like I was doing the very best I could do with the best information I had available to me. Every divorce comes with stress, and millions of to-do's, and worries, and am-I-doing-this-right's, and having Katie available as often as she was to provide the assistance she was able to provide was very helpful, and gave me the strength and confidence to keep pushing forward. Thank you, Katie! ~Amanda A, Morton, Illinois

If you're feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about your marriage's future, you don't have to navigate this alone. I offer free 30-minute consultations to help you understand your options and create a clear path forward. Together, we can turn this challenging time into an opportunity for positive transformation. Contact me today to schedule your confidential consultation and begin building your path to a stronger future. I'm Ready to Schedule a Free Consultation!

​Many of my clients come to me after trying everything they could to save their marriages. They've invested in therapy, established new boundaries, and worked through marriage counseling. Yet something still feels off. Perhaps you recognize this feeling - watching other couples with a mixture of longing and envy, wondering why their happiness seems so natural while yours feels forced. Maybe you're dealing with emotional, financial, or physical abuse, carrying burdens that no one should have to bear.

Katie was a much needed consultant for me! I did not know anything about what the divorce process would be like. She was there for me EVERY step of the way!! Thank you, Katie! ~Sheryl S, Dunlap, Illinois

Time has a way of complicating matters in unhappy marriages. As the years pass, children's lives become more complex, financial ties grow deeper, and social circles become increasingly intertwined. I've seen how postponing the inevitable often leads to more challenging situations down the road. Your children absorb more than you realize, financial entanglements become more complex, and the emotional toll continues to mount.

Katie was so wonderful! During what started out as a very stressful time in my life she helped me stay grounded and focused on the end result which was what was best for me and my family. She offered good advice and made herself available to talk and reassure me!
My kiddo, my kiddos dad and I thank you, we are all able to communicate better together now and make sure our child is always coming first! I would highly recommend her she works hard and is passionate to help others navigate this.
To all the women out there who are nervous and scared, you will get through it, and it will be beautiful again someday. Katie can help you get there. ~Brittany B, Amarillo, Texas

Let's talk about what really keeps us up at night when considering divorce. It's natural to worry about judgment from family and friends, to question your financial independence, or to wonder about your children's adjustment. Many women lie awake wondering if they'll ever find love again or if they're too old to start over. These fears are valid, but they shouldn't be prison bars keeping you in an unhappy marriage.

​Through years of coaching, I've watched women reclaim their lives after breaking free from common misconceptions. The idea that staying together for the kids is always better? I've seen children thrive when their parents find happiness separately. Worried about financial independence? Many of my clients discover they're more capable than they ever imagined. Think it's too late to start over? Some of the most inspiring success stories I've witnessed began after 50.

​As your divorce coach, I don't just offer guidance - I become your partner in transformation. Together, we'll navigate the practical aspects of your journey while addressing the emotional challenges that arise. We'll develop strategies for financial independence, create plans for co-parenting, and build a roadmap for your new life.

Ready to explore your options? Let's have a conversation about your future. I offer a free 30-minute consultation where we can discuss your situation and see if we're a good fit for working together. Call or text me at 309-840-0881 to schedule your confidential consultation. Remember, today is as good as any day to take that first step toward the life you deserve. The sun will rise again tomorrow, bringing another chance for change. Why not let tomorrow's sunrise find you already moving forward?​