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Divorce Insights Blog
Expert guidance to help you navigate divorce with
clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Divorce, Real Estate & Financial Clarity Blog
Expert articles on divorce coaching, mediation, financial planning, and real estate decisions.
Divorce is overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. Explore practical advice on mediation, financial clarity, and real estate decisions to move forward with confidence.


Court vs Private Divorce Mediation in New Hampshire: Why Credentials and Expertise Matter
Divorce mediation in New Hampshire can follow the court’s process or be handled privately. While court-connected mediation is often required, private mediation offers greater flexibility, confidentiality, and personalized guidance. This blog explains the key differences and why choosing a mediator with strong credentials and expertise can help you reach fair agreements and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Lisa McNally
Sep 7, 20254 min read


The Benefits of Working with a Divorce Coach to Prepare for and Navigate Your Divorce Mediation Sessions
A divorce coach helps clients prepare for mediation with clarity and confidence. Why Divorce Mediation Requires More Than Just Showing Up Navigating a divorce through mediation can be a powerful way to reduce conflict, save money, and stay in control of the outcome. But going into mediation unprepared can lead to costly mistakes, emotional overwhelm, and missed opportunities for fair resolutions. As a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Mediator, and Certified Divorce

Lisa McNally
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Why You Need a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) to Sell Your Home
Working with a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) ensures your home sale is handled with professionalism, neutrality, and care. Selling the marital home is one of the most emotionally and financially significant aspects of divorce. It's not just a transaction; it's a critical part of your future stability. If you're navigating divorce and one of your biggest assets is real estate, the professional you choose to guide you through the sale matters more than ever. That’

Lisa McNally
Aug 22, 20253 min read


What to Look for in a Divorce Support Expert (And Why It Matters)
Discover how the right divorce support expert can ease legal, emotional, financial, and real estate stress—so you don’t face divorce alone.

Lisa McNally
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Why Multi-Certified Expertise Makes the Difference in Divorce Guidance
Discover how working with a multi-certified divorce professional—CDFA®, Mediator, Coach, and CDRE®—delivers unmatched clarity, strategy, and results.

Lisa McNally
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Attorney Burnout Divorce Support: How Coaching and Financial Prep Reduce Stress
Divorce attorneys often juggle client emotions, court deadlines, and case complexity — leading to serious burnout without the right support systems. Reducing Attorney Burnout: The Role of Divorce Coaching and Financial Prep - Attorney Burnout Divorce Support Family law attorneys are no strangers to long hours, emotionally reactive clients, and the pressure of high-stakes outcomes. Add in disorganized documentation, unrealistic client expectations, and financial chaos—and burn

Lisa McNally
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Divorce Coach for Attorneys: Why Legal Teams Should Bring a Certified Divorce Coach into the Case
A Certified Divorce Coach collaborating with clients and attorneys to prepare for legal proceedings with clarity and confidence. Why Attorneys Should Bring a Certified Divorce Coach into the Case As a family law attorney, you understand that your clients’ legal needs are often just the tip of the iceberg. Underneath the legal complexity lies an emotionally charged process—one that can derail even the best legal strategy. That’s why more attorneys are partnering with certified

Lisa McNally
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Support for Divorce Attorneys: How Coaches Help Manage Client Stress
A divorce coach supports the legal team by organizing client documentation and preparing financial summaries for attorney review. How Divorce Coaches Help Attorneys Manage Client Stress and Expectations If you’re a family law attorney, you already know that some of the greatest challenges in divorce cases come not from legal complexity—but from client overwhelm, disorganization, and emotional reactivity. That’s where a divorce coach can be a powerful ally. At Optimal Divorce

Lisa McNally
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Working with Divorce Attorney: 5 Ways to Maximize Success
A male divorce client works with his female divorce coach to review legal and financial documents, helping him prepare effectively before meeting with his attorney. Working with a Divorce Attorney: 5 Ways to Maximize Success Hiring a divorce attorney is a crucial step in protecting your legal rights during divorce—but effective collaboration is just as important as choosing the right lawyer. Many clients unknowingly waste time, energy, and legal fees due to poor preparation o

Lisa McNally
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Divorce Coach with Attorney: Save Time and Legal Fees
A Divorce Coach helping a client prepare documents, reducing attorney fees and increasing emotional confidence during the legal process. How a Divorce Coach Can Save You Time and Money in the Legal Process Navigating divorce with an attorney is often necessary—but it doesn't have to be overwhelming or financially draining. By working with a divorce coach alongside your legal representation, you can dramatically reduce attorney hours, emotional reactivity, and the confusion th

Lisa McNally
Aug 20, 20254 min read


How a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) Can Save You Time, Stress, and Money
Lisa McNally, Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) and Licensed Broker in NH & ME, provides trusted real estate guidance during divorce proceedings. Why a CDRE Is Essential in High-Stakes Divorces Navigating real estate during divorce can be overwhelming, especially when emotions are high and financial stakes are even higher. That’s where I come in—as a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE), I provide the insight, neutrality, and expertise needed to ensure your p

Lisa McNally
Aug 8, 20253 min read


How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent When You're Divorcing
Choosing a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) can protect your financial interests and reduce conflict during divorce. Navigating divorce is never easy, and when the marital home is involved, emotions and financial stakes can escalate quickly. One of the most important decisions you'll make during this process is selecting the right real estate agent. If you're divorcing, the wrong agent can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. The right one, however—particularly

Lisa McNally
Jul 21, 20254 min read


What Is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Do You Need One?
A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) helps you make smart, informed financial decisions before, during, and after divorce. Divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging and financially complex experiences you’ll ever face. And while most people think to hire an attorney, very few realize they may also need a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) to protect their long-term financial future. At Optimal Divorce Solutions, I serve as a CDFA for individuals and

Lisa McNally
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Divorce Professionals and Their Various Roles
A team of divorce professionals working together to support a client through every step of the divorce process. Divorce can be overwhelming, not just emotionally, but logistically and financially as well. Assembling the right team of divorce professionals can make all the difference in achieving clarity, minimizing conflict, and reaching fair outcomes. Yet many people don’t understand the distinct roles of each divorce professional, how they complement each other, or how to c

Lisa McNally
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Why a Divorce Coach Is Your Best Asset During Divorce
Virtual Divorce Coaching Is A Valuable Tool For Divorcing Individuals Divorce is one of the most emotionally draining and logistically complex transitions you can go through—especially if you’re in a long-term marriage or dealing with high-net-worth assets. And while most people think they only need an attorney or mediator, a divorce coach is one of the most valuable professionals to have on your team. At Optimal Divorce Solutions, I guide clients through the chaos and help t

Lisa McNally
Jul 3, 20254 min read


The Power of Specialized Divorce Support: Why My Credentials Save You Time, Stress, and Money
One expert, multiple solutions: Save money and reduce stress with fully integrated divorce support. Divorce is hard enough—financially, emotionally, and logistically. But the right professional guidance can make the process dramatically easier and far less expensive. At Optimal Divorce Solutions, I bring together four critical skillsets that most professionals don’t offer under one roof. I’m a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Mediator, Certified Divorce Financial An

Lisa McNally
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Divorce Financial Analyst Credential: Protecting Your Financial Future
When you’re facing divorce, emotions often run high—but the financial decisions you make now will affect you for years to come. Property division, alimony, retirement accounts, tax implications, debt responsibilities—every choice has a consequence. That’s why working with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) is one of the smartest decisions you can make. At Optimal Divorce Solutions, I bring decades of financial insight, divorce-specific training, and strategic fore

Lisa McNally
Jun 26, 20253 min read


How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent for a Divorce Sale
Choosing the right real estate agent for a divorce sale is key to ensuring a fair and smooth property division process. Key Takeaways Look for a real estate agent with experience in divorce sales who understands the unique challenges involved. A Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert brings specialized training and knowledge to help divorcing couples navigate property sales. Strong communication and mediation skills are essential for balancing the needs of both parties. Choose

Lisa McNally
Jun 24, 20254 min read


Divorce Mediation Credential: A Smarter Path to Divorce Success
Divorce doesn’t have to mean courtroom battles and emotionally draining conflict. For many couples, a more peaceful, affordable, and respectful alternative exists: divorce mediation. As a Certified Divorce Mediator, I help clients resolve key issues through structured dialogue, fair negotiation, and customized agreements—all outside of court. At Optimal Divorce Solutions, my mediation services are part of a full-spectrum divorce support system designed to minimize emotional d

Lisa McNally
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Divorce Coach Credential: Why It Matters for Your Divorce Success
When you’re going through a divorce, it's easy to feel like you’re drowning in details, decisions, and emotions. Legal advice only goes so far. Friends mean well, but they’re not equipped to guide you. What you need is structured, strategic support that helps you think clearly, plan ahead, and stay grounded. That’s exactly what a Certified Divorce Coach (CDC) provides. At Optimal Divorce Solutions, I guide clients through some of the most difficult transitions of their lives

Lisa McNally
Jun 12, 20254 min read
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