Second Saturday of San Mateo County

Empowerment. Clarity. Compassion.

Divorce is a difficult and confusing process emotionally, legally, and financially. We offer a compassionate and safe place for women to learn how these three dynamics interact during divorce transition.

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Divorce Resources

Second Saturday offers resources designed to provide support and education to individuals going through a divorce. Our workshops cover a range of topics, including:

Legal Issues

Understanding the divorce process, child custody, and property division.

Financial Matters

Managing finances during and after divorce, including budgeting, debt management, and retirement planning.

Emotional Well-being

Coping with stress, anxiety, and grief, as well as strategies for self-care and emotional resilience.

Family Dynamics

Navigating co-parenting, maintaining healthy relationships with children, and addressing family dynamics during and after divorce.

What to Expect

Our workshops feature presentations by legal professionals, divorce financial advisors, therapists, and other experts who have divorce transition expertise. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, connect with others going through similar experiences, and gain valuable insights to help them navigate the divorce process with confidence.

Our professional group of presenters may work as part of your professional divorce team, and can help you refine the approach you take to divorce dispute resolution.

Our Presenters

Second Saturday Leader

Mark Flowers, CFP®, CDFA™

We are committed to financial, emotional, and legal literacy for women in divorce. Our community needs clarity around the confusing divorce process(es) and finding future success.

Divorce will likely be the largest financial transaction you make in your life, and now is the time to advocate for your fair share. ​Mark brings more than fifteen years of financial planning experience to guide individuals through this change, helping them shift from confusion and overwhelm to a sustainable path to financial wellness.

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Support. Information. Hope.

Second Saturday’s goal is to empower and educate women during a stressful time. It is also a time to hear stories from other people and realize that you are not alone.
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From Elisabeth D.:

"Saturday’s presentation was incredibly informative and empowering, thanks to you, Gina & Vanessa :-)"

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From Michelle R.:

"Being in the process of divorce (or even thinking about it) it's scary. A reliable source of information is crucial to feel empowered and make good, long-term decisions. Second Saturday opens a honest discussion so we can face our worst fears, have a plan, and understand how the divorce process works. Mark and Dana manage to be professional and share accurate and thorough information while understanding the turmoil, grief and deep challenges we are going through. I strongly recommend this workshop for anyone who needs information, hope, resources, a clearer picture or all of the above."

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From Sarah B.:

"Attending the workshop has given me great knowledge and confidence in navigating a very complicated and emotional process for myself and my family. Mark and his team of therapists and attorneys gave a overview of details that were so insightful and helpful and felt that when the workshop was over I was feeling more postive and optimistic to the next steps. The resources and comfort that was shared by the other women was inspirational and felt at ease sharing my struggles and story. This was so helpful and I am grateful that Mark Flowers has created for the support in the community."

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From Lisa M. MFT, Therapist:

"I really appreciate and believe in what you are doing. I will definitely keep referring those who need assistance and want education and further understanding."
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From Doreen C.:

"Thank you for holding these workshops. They are a great resource for us women during this difficult time. Sometimes all you need is a little support to climb that mountain."
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From Amy Laughlin, Family Law Attorney on why she volunteers at Second Saturday:

"I think there is a lot of fear around divorce. Fear of uncertainty. Fear of what the future will bring. Fear of the process. I was fearful once, myself, when I went through the process prior to becoming a divorce attorney. No one can take away uncertainty about the future, but I learned I can help alleviate fear regarding the process of getting a divorce. Knowledge is power. And when I provide knowledge to people about the process, I can see some of their fear melt away. I love helping people in this way."

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(Her)story

Second Saturday was created by the non-profit Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org), the nation’s longest-running non-profit devoted to women’s financial literacy, whose co-founders Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall are true champions for women in their quest for financial knowledge. The flagship San Diego workshop, started in 1989, has helped over ten thousand women while raising nearly $400,000 for the San Diego community in the form of scholarships and educational programs.

Building on that success in San Diego, Second Saturday Divorce Workshops are now in locations around the country, including San Mateo County, helping to empower even more individuals and families.

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