Understanding the Emotions of Divorce: September 13
Legal Considerations: September 20
Parenting Through Divorce: September 27
Family Home/Forensic Accounting: October 4
Financial Decisions: October 11
(August 21, 2023) The Women’s Resource Center presents Divorce 101, a free, five-part workshop series that provides a comprehensive understanding of the divorce process. It is divided into five sessions, each dedicated to a specific topic. The sessions will delve into the emotional aspects of divorce, the laws governing divorce in Florida, ways to assert your financial rights, dealing with children and the family home during divorce, and house and forensic accounting. The series launches on Wednesday, September 13, 6-7:30 p.m., with “Understanding and Conquering the Emotions of Divorce” withKim Boyd, a board-certified divorce coach. The following sessions are: “Legal Considerations” withChris Florand, a certified family and civil court mediator (September 20, 6-7:30 p.m.); “Parenting Through Divorce” with Chris Florand and Kim Boyd (September 27, 6-7:30 p.m.); “Family Home/Forensic Accounting” with Amanda Reichert, CDRE, a certified divorce real estate expert, and Susan Keeton, CPA, PA, CFE, a certified divorce financial analyst and CPA (October 4, 6-7:30 p.m.);and “Financial Decisions” withDr. Laura Mattia, PH.D., MBA, CFP, a financial advisor, educator, and author (October 11, 6-7:30 p.m.) This in-person series is at the Women’s Resource Center Sarasota, 340 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota. Participants can attend one or all of the sessions. To register, visit mywrc.org/divorce101. For more information, call 941-366-1700.
“The WRC has a long history of providing programs that address the practical and emotional aspects of divorce. We are thrilled to have this talented group of professionals sharing their knowledge and expertise with our clients,” says Ashley Brown, CEO and president of the Women’s Resource Center.
Understanding And Conquering The Emotions Of Divorce: September 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Kim Boyd, a board-certified divorce coach, will review and discuss conflict resolution, navigating stress. Empathy, managing expectations, setting boundaries and decision-making.
Legal Considerations: September 20, 6-7:30 p.m.: Chris Florand, a certified family and civil court mediator, will provide an overview of Florida divorce law and explore ways to approach divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, health insurance, attorney fees, financial requirements and considerations, child support and more.
Parenting Through Divorce: September 27, 6-7:30 p.m.: Chris Florand and Kim Boyd will discuss way ways to protect children from the changes brought on by divorce, so they are less traumatized. They will also help participants understand the legalities of the parenting plan, time sharing, and child support.
Family Home/Forensic Accounting: October 4, 6-7:30 p.m.: Amanda Reichert, CDRE, a certified divorce real estate expert, and Susan Keeton, CPA, PA, CFE, a certified divorce financial analyst and accountant, will review things to consider when selling the family home and explain what forensic accounting is and how it may be beneficial during divorce.
Financial Decisions: October 11, 6-7:30 p.m.: Laura Mattia, PH.D., MBA, CFP, a financial advisor, educator and author, will review how grief affects financial decisions, marital property, division of assets and review 10 steps to reclaim financial power.
WRC offers mental health counseling, career coach, legal & financial consultation, and much more. To learn more about services available at WRC, please call 941-256-9721 or visit mywrc.org.
About the Women’s Resource Center:
For more than 40 years, the Women’s Resource Center has been dedicated to engaging, educating, enriching, and empowering women of all generations and socioeconomic levels. Today, WRC serves thousands of women and families in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Its vision is to provide unique strategies and programs that strengthen women through life’s transitions and provide balance, confidence, and determination, which meet their immediate needs and provide hope for the future. To learn more, visit www.MyWRC.org.