Helping women gain knowledge, clarity and confidence before and during divorce
I provide a clear, supportive and cost-effective path forward.
I’ll guide and educate you through the process, helping you prepare your narrative and financial documents before meeting with an attorney. This upfront preparation offers clarity, eases your burden and significantly reduces legal costs.
I will then recommend trusted and experienced mediators and attorneys.
Let me be your starting point
You may be contemplating or navigating a divorce and are feeling overwhelmed. You don’t have to face this alone.
I can help you start from a place of knowledge.
I help women navigate the process with clarity and confidence, starting with the right knowledge from the very beginning.
Contact me before reaching out to a mediator or attorney.
With wisdom gained from my personal divorce experience and over 25 years in corporate finance and project management, I offer a cost-effective way to understand the divorce process and prepare your necessary financial documents - before you even meet with a mediator or attorney. This approach saves you time and money while giving you the insights you need to make informed decisions.
Divorce is a significant financial transition. Every woman deserves to clearly understand her financial position.
How I can help you in 5 steps
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Tell me your story. I will help you document your narrative declaration, outlining your current and future goals with concise and relevant information. This will effectively communicate your story to a mediator or attorney in a cost-efficient manner.
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Learn about the divorce process (how it starts, how it ends and what's in between), "what to expect when you're divorcing," and key deciding factors for property division, spousal support and child support.
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We will work together to gather and prepare your Income and Expense schedules to help determine an accurate amount of ongoing living expenses for you and your children.
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We will work together to prepare your comprehensive Schedule of Assets and Debts which is an essential document to determine your property division settlement. Understand key financial considerations for your primary residence, investments, retirement accounts, debt, etc. which impact your property settlement.
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I will recommend trusted and experienced professionals (e.g., attorneys, mediators, realtors, etc.) and will provide guidance on selection criteria.
You will obtain essential knowledge and financial documents upfront at a fraction of legal fees and will be fully prepared before meeting with an attorney.
Meet Zen
Lifted. That was the unfamiliar but welcome emotion I felt immediately after my divorce was finalized. My world felt light. It truly belonged to me.
I live in California and graduated with a B. S. degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California. My personal and professional experience will provide you the guidance and support you need.
I have experienced what you are going through. I was married for over 20 years and went through a long and challenging divorce. I successfully navigated the emotional and financial complexities of divorce while prioritizing my personal well-being and that of my two children.
Going through my divorce, I faced a complicated divorce process, personal challenges with a difficult spouse and the desire to prioritize my children’s well-being, all while incurring significant legal fees.
This experience ignited my passion to help women gain essential divorce and financial knowledge from the start.
I have helped numerous women navigate their divorce and gain financial knowledge, ultimately finding peace in their newfound opportunity for personal growth and financial independence.
You don’t have to go through this alone. I’m here for you.
Testimonials
Elizabeth H.
“Marriage is hard. Divorce is harder. From marriage therapy to the eventual lawyering up for the divorce, I had so many questions in between with what’s next? What are my legal rights to our assets? And my lawyer charges $450 an hour even when I only needed simple questions answered over the phone.
To say I was dazed and confused was an understatement. Until I met with Zen. Her knowledgeable financial advice and legal referrals, coupled with her calming voice and constant reassurance, gave me the mental strength to move forward and the confidence I needed to face the unknown.”
Elena G.
“At the most stressful time, it was so reassuring to have Zen to guide us in our predicament. Divorce is never easy. It can feel like walking through a dangerous forest blindfolded. She relieves the fear that something is going to suddenly blindside you. Her wisdom, her first-hand experience with a difficult divorce as well as professional experience as a financial planner give her the insight to guide you through the most complex dealings and emotional rollercoasters.
Zen has the listening skills of a master and when you add her wisdom, you can lean into that for much needed support in the most trying times. We feel so lucky to have found her, as she was highly recommended by a good friend.”
Leslie Y.
“Fear kept me marooned in a loveless marriage. I was afraid for my children to grow up in a split family and give up my comfortable lifestyle as my husband is a high income earner. I was afraid of starting life again without his steady income, as my resume was empty and decades old. Being a mom to my two children tied me to my marriage, making it difficult for me to leave.
I am still in the process but thanks to Zen, I am taking steps and am no longer fearful and confused. We can never see the future. But having a helpful guide illuminates the dark which divorce can feel like for most of us.”
