Celebrity magazines are filled with stories of the rich and famous spending gobs of money to fight their way through an acrimonious divorce. The most expensive and most contentious divorces (we’re looking at your Kayne and Kim) can take years and millions of dollars to settle. Those definitely qualify as the worst divorces. But for…
With fifty percent of marriages in America today ending in divorce, there will be many companions on your journey. That may make it less lonely, but not necessarily less painful.
What is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting is a term used to describe the shared responsibility of raising a child between two parents who are no longer in a romantic relationship. Co-parenting aims to promote the child’s well-being by keeping both parents involved in their life. The arrangement involves creating a parenting plan and schedule that outlines when…
Have you ever wondered what the Second Saturday Workshop is all about? After completing the experience, I’m ready to dish. As the long-time head content writer for WIFE.org and, more recently, Second Saturday, I’ve written a lot on the TOPIC of divorce over the years. At this point, I would almost consider myself a “lay…
How to Gain Financial Independence After Divorce Second Saturday National Director Melanie Johnson was a guest on Michelle Dempsey-Multack’s fantastic Moms Moving On podcast. Thank you to Michelle for having Melanie on her show. You can find out more about Michelle’s great book and community at MomsMovingOn.com.
If you’ve just started considering a divorce, it helps to know what steps you’ll have to take to legally uncouple from your spouse. Every divorce is unique. Couples without children who haven’t been married for long may have a relatively quick and low-cost divorce, especially if both spouses are willing to negotiate. On the other…
If you are considering a divorce, one of the most important questions on your mind is probably, How much will I get? This isn’t your greed talking; it is your survival instinct. Whether you’ve been married three years or 50 years, you and your spouse have built a financial life together. A divorce will divide…
A divorce inevitably means you and your spouse will need to divide your assets, everything from your vehicles to your 401k. How in the world are you supposed to figure out who owns what or, more importantly, what portion of your shared property is yours? The first place to start is to gain an understanding…
How Is Child Custody Determined, and How Can You Get the Child Custody Arrangement You Want? Physical items can be replaced, but time with your children is priceless. It’s no surprise then that determining child custody is often the most challenging and emotionally fraught part of any divorce proceeding. If you and your spouse can’t…
Losing a job and facing the resulting money challenges can stress even the best marriages, and stressed marriages often lead to one or both parties contemplating divorce. But should you get divorced if you’re unemployed? Money troubles aside, staying in a bad marriage isn’t your only option. Here’s what you need to know if you…
Check Out Second Saturday Founders on “All’s Fair” Podcast with Laura Wasser Have you ever wondered how Second Saturday co-founders Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall met? Or the difference between how men and women act during a Second Saturday Workshop? What about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected divorce? You can get the scoop on…
Unfortunately, domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse, relationship abuse, and intimate partner violence), is a reality for many women and even some men within their relationships and marriages. It is also a common factor in divorce. As much of the United States has gone into lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, domestic…
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, so what happens when couples are forced into near-constant proximity as the world locks down due to coronavirus? As the pandemic rages, how will this unprecedented situation affect divorce rates, and how can Second Saturday help you prepare? Will enforced confinement turn up the heat on existing…
Going through a divorce is an emotional and overwhelming experience no matter your circumstances, but service members and military spouses have to contend with unique and confusing challenges. For example, what state should you file for divorce in? What if you can’t get to court because you’re on active duty? How will a military pension…
Second Saturday non-profit divorce workshop leaders vetted for integrity, expertise and history of community service SAN DIEGO – April 19, 2018 When Eleanor S. left her husband of fourteen years, she never could have imagined she would rack up $50,000 of legal fees in less than six months – especially when she “learned” that her…
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops provide critical information to help curb trauma and get smart: financially, legally and emotionally. April Fool’s day may be full of jokes but divorce is anything but funny: Take Karen C, whose husband of thirty-nine years let her know he had fallen in love with a 23-year-old Thai masseuse, and wanted…
Six Steps to Blossoming During Divorce Photo courtesy of www.khou.com Brianna Barksdale, in Spring, Texas took spring cleaning to a whole new level: she held a post-divorce garage sale, sold everything she owned, and took a huge emotional leap forward: Brianna publicly torched her wedding dress and captured it on video in an empowering moment…
February 2018 Presenting a Successful Second Saturday Workshop Co-Founders Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall answer some of the most frequent questions about putting on a Second Saturday Divorce Workshop.
Top Seven Steps to Surviving the Holiday of Love from Second Saturday Divorce Workshops It’s the holiday of flowers, chocolates and romance – for everyone but you. If divorce is on your Valentine’s Day horizon, you are not alone: according to a recent study, divorce filing rates skyrocket on February 14th.(1) From Second Saturday Divorce…
What to do if Your Holiday Glow Becomes a New Year’s Wake-Up Call Many couples who are contemplating divorce are hesitant to rock the holiday boat. But once the holidays are over, the post-holiday jolt back to reality makes many people take steps towards potentially “untying the knot.” According to Market Watch (1), there is…
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops are offering hope and healing during stressful times. The word “divorce” opens a floodgate of emotions – most of them challenging ones, especially during the holiday season. But knowledge is power, and, even in the most difficult times, education is always a gift. Second Saturday has been providing essential legal, financial…
Second Saturday Non-profit Divorce Workshops It’s a matter of trust: divorce can be one of life’s most difficult transitions, emotionally, legally and financially. And, with infidelity being one of the top reasons that couples call it quits (1), one of the biggest stumbling blocks of the entire divorce process is that trust may have gone out…
Second Saturday co-founder Ginita Wall talks about the divorce workshop on Real Talk San Diego. She is joined by Second Saturday Leader Alisa Kerr.
Watch this great interview with Minneapolis area Second Saturday Leader Lisa Byrne on NBC KARE-TV Channel 11 (watch video)
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Second Saturday Leader Tim Seiders was featured on the BuxMont Live radio program, WNPV AM 1440.
Second Saturday and WIFE.org co-founder honored by InvestmentNews Candace Bahr, owner of Bahr Investment Group, an LPL Financial-affiliated firm in Carlsbad, Calif., has made a profound impact over her 35-year career not only on her clients, but also on thousands of women across the U.S. About 26 years ago, some of her divorced and widowed clients…
Shout out to Maribeth Kuzmeski, of RedZone Marketing, Redzonemarketing.com. Maribeth is a top consultant to advisors and big firms, and a true fan of Candace, Ginita, WIFE.org and Second Saturday. I was excited to nominate Candace for Investment New’s “Women to Watch,” and boy, did Maribeth jump right on. The nomination requires two letters of recommendation,…
Second Saturday programs help women in need and can be a ‘huge feeder’ for advisors’ businesses, Candace Bahr says Second Saturday workshops present essential financial, legal and emotional information in a non-biased and compassionate way. They were founded by WIFE.org, the nation’s longest-running, most trusted non-profit devoted to female financial literacy, and have now rolled out…
About 20% of our leaders are male, and each one is really terrific – and, their leading Second Saturday is quite a differentiator. They prove that guys can be vulnerable enough to share their personal stories to serve the greater good. One of our incredible leaders is Bob Watral, our Raleigh, North Carolina leader who…
Our leader stories get better by the minute! After working with Seattle leader Dick Harsin for over four months, he just shared that his wife left him, taking their two-year-old daughter – when he was fighting in Vietnam. She actually sent him a letter. He came home, fought for custody, and fully raised his now…