Ep. 62 Jennifer Lawrence: CDFA Designs Divorce For Your Financial Success

Jen Lawrence: Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional, I partner with my clients to help them navigate a complex and emotional process.  I help my clients gain the stability to begin to rebuild their lives. Why I became a CDFA On a winter morning, one January, I received the call no wife wants to receive. My husband had been thinking about our relationship while traveling on business and had called me from the airport to say he was not coming home.  I know the feelings that accompany the end of a marriage: shock, sadness, worry, disbelief. I know how isolating this time can be. I know how terrifying it can be to face the prospect of being on your own after a long-term marriage, particularly if you’ve not worked outside the home in some time. I also know that divorce, while never easy, does not have to be as hard as it often is.  My first divorce, more than a decade ago when my children were young, was very difficult. While it was relatively amicable, I had no idea what to expect. I had no idea what my options were when it came to the legal system, our kids, and our assets. And I knew nobody who had been through the process. I got through it but it was more expensive and stressful than it needed to be.  While my second divorce - the divorce involving the airport call - was not easy, it was not nearly as difficult as the first. There were no co-parenting issues, which makes things so much more straightforward. And, I knew exactly what to do. I was able to make decisions about the type of legal team I wanted, knowing all of the options on the table.  I knew what questions to ask potential mediators and attorneys. I knew the language of divorce. My goals were clear so it was easy to formulate a strategy. Someone pointed out that I had acted as my own Divorce Coach. I  decided that I wanted to help other women get through the process and let them know they don’t have to go through it alone. I’m a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and former banker and not afraid to dive into the numbers with you so you can talk confidently with your attorney and money managers.  I can also help in cases of financial abuse; if your spouse does not give you access to money. As the co-author of Engage the Fox, I am an expert in critical thinking and can help you make good decisions throughout the divorce process. I’m also certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and other assessment tools that can help you in your journey forward, particularly if you think you might be looking to find a job.  I’ve written about overcoming money problems, high conflict people, happiness, and mental health. I’ve ben featured in HuffPost, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and many other publications.  I have appeared on The Mom Show, Report on Business TV, See Hear Love, and TVO Parents. Why Designed Divorce? I’ve always loved watching fashion designers work as they create art from raw-edged pieces of fabric. I believe divorce is a similar process, as you stitch together what feels like scraps to create a life of beauty.  I’ve created Designed Divorce to serve as a divorce atelier, where women can come to design a beautiful new life after divorce. I’d love to work with you. Click the button below to arrange your Free Consultation Call and begin to design your new life.