Everything You Wanted to Know About Divorce (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Divorce is one of the most overwhelming decisions a person can face and most people have no idea where to start. In this episode of Exhibit A-List, Jasmine Weg sits down with divorce educator and Fresh Starts Registry founder Olivia Howell to break down what actually happens when a marriage ends - emotionally, financially, and legally. From the moment you start thinking about divorce to the biggest mistakes people make along the way, this conversation goes beyond the headlines and into the real-life decisions people are quietly struggling with every day. In this episode, we cover: • The moment people know their marriage is over • Why many women think about divorce for years before saying anything • The first steps to take (and what NOT to do early on) • The true cost of divorce — from legal fees to financial fallout • Mediation vs. litigation — what most people don’t understand • The biggest financial mistakes people make in divorce • Why divorce can turn even good relationships hostile • Co-parenting with someone you can’t stand • What lawyers get wrong (and when to hire one) • How long it actually takes to feel like yourself again • The emotional reality no one prepares you for Whether you’re going through a divorce, considering one, or just want to understand how it really works — this episode offers clarity, perspective, and practical insight. Guest: Olivia Howell is a nationally recognized divorce educator, visionary founder, clinical hypnotherapist, and the CEO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, the premier expert-led divorce support network. Through Fresh Starts, she provides access to vetted experts, divorce registries, educational resources, and a robust media ecosystem designed to guide people through the emotional, financial, and logistical realities of starting over — all with trauma-informed care at the center. Website: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviahowell/ @⁠freshstartsregistry Follow Jasmine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminewegesq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jas_the_lawyer Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/exhibitalistpod If this episode helped you, share it with someone who might need it. New episodes weekly.