Second Saturday Divorce Workshop Resources
Empowerment.
Clarity.
Compassion.
Thank you so much for being a part of our community. When divorce is inevitable, making the right decisions is critical. Our group of professionals work specifically with divorcing women. We are divorce financial planners, family law attorneys, and therapists who are your trusted resource for professional divorce financial, legal, and emotional services.
Our intention with Second Saturday has always been to create a community where women can feel free to express thoughts, concerns, strategies and success stories. Below are some resources I hope will be useful to you.
Mark Flowers
Second Saturday Leader- Divorce Financial Planner
Watch
Video presentations on divorce related topics.
Learn
View content relevant to your divorce.
Divorce Support Groups
Breakup/Separation/Divorce Support for Women-
Location: San Francisco
Organized by Jodie Stein
Divorce Relationship and Recovery
Location: Burlingame (and others)
Organized by Davis Fields, MFT
Divorce Support Group for Women
Location: Online and In-Person
Organized by Kristine Krishnan
Separation and Divorce Support Group
Location: San Francisco
Organized by Susan Regan, MFT
Community Resources
Family Law Self Help – San Mateo County
Provides free services to those who do not have attorneys
CORA
Help for those affected by intimate partner abuse.
Bay Area Legal Aid
Legal assistance for low income families
Reading Resources
Financial Empowerment
We encourage empowerment and financial independence through education. Knowledge alleviates fear.
The Twelve Financial Pitfalls of Divorce
Each year, nearly 2.8 million people experience the emotional and financial challenges of divorce....
How to Get Alimony in a Divorce
When facing divorce, one of the most daunting challenges may be a sense of looming financial...
Is Alimony Taxable?
If you're considering a divorce from your spouse and have lopsided incomes, then alimony might be...
Workshop Handouts
Action Steps
Copies of signed tax returns can be obtained directly from the IRS using form 4506-T
A free consolidated credit report (all three major bureaus) can be obtained once per year
Gathering account statements DIRECTLY from the custodian
Establishing her to own credit card account(s) and personal bank account(s)
My Personal Favorite Credit Union: Provident Credit Union
Participant feedback from our divorce clarity workshop:
I have more knowledge, which makes me feel like I’m more in control.
So informative! My confidence has grown a lot. Thank you!
Very helpful info! For example, Mark covered different considerations when it comes to property division and asset value. I definitely feel more confident and informed now.