What Most People Overlook in Divorce Planning with Meg Priest (Ep. 113)

Divorce is one of the most emotional and confusing transitions someone can face, and most people are not prepared for how overwhelming the process can feel.  Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl talk with Meg Priest, founder of Plan for Divorce, about why she created a service that helps women prepare emotionally, financially, and logistically before filing. Meg shares her own experience navigating a non-contentious divorce that still cost over fifty thousand dollars, much of it spent on administrative tasks that could have been handled more efficiently with the right guidance. She explains why preparation can reduce both legal fees and emotional strain, how checklists and structured planning keep people grounded, and why slowing down before filing may lead to a smoother, less reactive process. What to expect: How preparation can save money, time, and emotional stress The most common mistakes people make before and during a divorce Why administrative tasks often drive legal costs How Plan for Divorce supports women through structure, clarity, and calm And more! Connect with Iván Watanabe: Opus Private Client, LLC  [email protected] LinkedIn: Iván Watanabe YouTube: OPUS Private Client, LLC Connect with Evan Wohl: Opus Private Client, LLC  [email protected]  LinkedIn: Evan Wohl YouTube: OPUS Private Client, LLC Connect with Megan Priest: Plan For Divorce LinkedIn: Plan For Divorce Facebook: The Divorce Organizer Instagram: @thedivorceorganizer [email protected] About Our Guest: When my marriage ended, I spent more than $50,000 on my divorce—and about 85% of what I spent wasn’t for legal strategy. It was for administrative work: forms, documentation, and endless process. It turns out I didn’t need a lawyer for all that. I needed a Divorce Organizer. I didn’t have one, so I became one. After 20+ years leading HR and Talent teams, I know how to bring order and efficiency to complicated situations. Now, I use that same skill set to help women take control of the practical side of divorce—organizing their finances, paperwork, and plans so they can spend their money wisely and make clear, confident decisions. And because divorce is often the catalyst for needing to rebuild or improve finances, I also help clients strengthen their professional foundation—leveraging my insider knowledge from years in hiring and leadership to help women position themselves for better roles, negotiate with confidence, and step into careers that truly support their next chapter. I believe preparation is power. The more organized you are, the less you’ll spend—and the more peace you’ll have. Now I help women get organized before they file — so they can spend less, stress less, and make clear, confident decisions through one of the hardest transitions of their lives. Outside of work, I’m a mom to a son and daughter and my two wonderful former step-sons (now adults). Family needn’t be defined by legal documents. I’m also an avid kayaker—there’s nothing like time on the water to reset, refocus, and remind me what matters most.