Preparing for Divorce: How to Protect Your Future
*Originally Published: January 2023**Last Updated: February 2025* Just like a house fire, divorce can feel overwhelming and chaotic when it first begins. As both a property manager who has handled multiple fire emergencies and a professional divorce coach, I’ve learned that preparation and knowledge are your greatest allies in any crisis. When Your Marriage Feels […]
Why I Became a Certified Divorce Coach
When people ask me why I chose to become a Certified Divorce Coach in Peoria, Illinois, I often share a story that changed my perspective on how we support people through one of life’s most challenging transitions. The Moment That Changed Everything I had noticed my friend wasn’t herself. For weeks, she seemed distracted, emotionally […]
Sunk Cost Fallacy in Divorce: When to Change Attorneys
Why “I’ve Already Paid Them So Much” Isn’t a Good Reason to Stay with a Bad Divorce Lawyer In Part 1 of this series, we explored how the sunk cost fallacy can keep you trapped in an unhappy marriage longer than necessary. Today, we’re tackling another crucial area where this psychological trap wreaks havoc: your […]
Don’t Know What You Don’t Know About Divorce? Start Here
The most dangerous phrase in any major life transition? “How hard can it be?” I hear it at least three times a week on consultation calls: “Katie, I don’t know what I don’t know about divorce.” Usually followed by a nervous laugh and an admission that they’ve been Googling “divorce process” at 2 AM for weeks, only […]