Essential Knowledge

101 Things You Should Know Before You Divorce

Don't make one of life's biggest decisions without the facts.
Knowledge is protection.

Available on Amazon • Kindle & Paperback

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Essential Insights

Everything from financial preparation to emotional readiness, legal basics to common mistakes. The things you need to know before you make any decisions.

What's Covered Inside

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Financial Reality

Hidden costs, credit impacts, retirement accounts, and protecting your assets.

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Legal Foundations

Key concepts, paperwork, timelines, and what the process actually looks like.

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Children & Custody

Custody types, co-parenting, and protecting your children's wellbeing.

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Emotional Prep

Managing grief, building support, and maintaining mental health.

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Practical Planning

Housing, insurance, career impacts, and rebuilding independently.

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Mistakes to Avoid

Common pitfalls, red flags, and expensive errors to sidestep.

A Preview of What You'll Learn

Sample Insights from the 101

7 Why "staying for the kids" often backfires—and what research actually shows
23 The credit score impacts you didn't expect—and how to protect yourself
41 How social media posts can hurt your case (even deleted ones)
58 Retirement account "gotchas" that can cost you tens of thousands
72 Health insurance options after divorce—what most people don't know
89 Red flags your attorney might miss—and how to spot them yourself

...plus 95 more essential insights inside the book

Why Preparation Matters

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Make Informed Decisions

Understand the full picture before committing to a path. Some readers decide to work on their marriage; others move forward with clarity.

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Avoid Costly Mistakes

The average divorce costs $15,000—much of it from avoidable errors. Knowledge upfront saves money later.

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Protect What's Yours

Know what documents to gather, how to secure accounts, and what to avoid doing that could hurt your case.

Common Questions

Is this book biased toward getting divorced?

Not at all. This book helps you make an informed decision—whatever that may be. Many readers use it to prepare for divorce; others use it to understand what's at stake and decide to work on their marriage.

How is this different from "How to File for Divorce Using AI"?

This is preparation; that's execution. This book covers what you should know before you decide. The companion book shows you how to navigate the process once you've decided.

I'm emotionally overwhelmed. Will this help?

Yes. Includes a section on emotional preparation. Many readers find that clear, factual information reduces anxiety by replacing fear of the unknown with understanding.

Ready to Take Action?

Get the Companion Book

Once you've prepared with the 101 Things, "How to File for Divorce Using AI" shows you how to navigate the process efficiently—and potentially save thousands.

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Prepare Before You Decide

Don't make one of life's biggest decisions without all the facts. Get the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your future.

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