Preparing for Divorce: Money, Mindset & Next Steps
Divorce isn’t just a legal process — it’s a major life transition that affects your finances, mental health, identity, and family structure all at once. If you’re considering separation, actively preparing for divorce, navigating high-conflict dynamics, or stepping into single motherhood and custody negotiations, this workshop is designed to help you feel more grounded, informed, and resourced.
In this session, Thao Truong will walk through the practical financial steps many people wish they had understood earlier—what to gather, what to document, what to watch for, and how to protect yourself as you plan for independence. Michelle Kuo will guide the emotional and psychological preparation, including how to regulate through stress, reduce overwhelm, and make decisions from clarity (not fear), especially when conflict or custody is involved.
You’ll leave with:
A clearer picture of what to prepare financially before and during a divorce
A checklist of documents, accounts, and money conversations to prioritize
Emotional tools to manage anxiety, guilt, or second-guessing during the process
Guidance for navigating custody/co-parenting stress with more stability
A “next steps” plan you can personalize based on where you are in the journey
This is a supportive, practical workshop for women who want to prepare wisely, whether you’re still deciding, already in the process, or rebuilding after.
About the Hosts
Michelle Kuo is a talent strategist and recruiter who helps CEOs, startups, and high-growth companies hire quickly, with experience spanning Qualtrics, Disney, and the NFL. A sought-after speaker and advocate for womenpreneurs and working parents, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA and brings heart, speed, and strategy to the future of hiring.
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Thao Truong is a financial advisor who curates personalized financial strategies for driven first-generation wealth builders and women in transition, helping them achieve financial freedom and preserve their wealth. A first-generation immigrant from Vietnam, Thao brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work, with a deep understanding of the financial challenges many women and families face. Recognized as one of InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 (Class of 2022), she is passionate about empowering others to make informed financial decisions, navigate major life transitions with confidence, and align their finances with their long-term goals and purpose.
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