Divorce financial consulting for women
I help you understand and navigatethe financial side of divorce.
Together, we clarify what your assets are worth, what different settlement options could mean for your future, and what to prioritize before your divorce is final. Wherever you are in the process, we will work through the decisions together.
Where most people start
Almost everyone arrives with the same questions.
So many people move through divorce feeling embarrassed or ashamed that they weren’t more involved in the household finances. Trusting your spouse to manage the money while you carried other responsibilities is understandable. It says nothing about your capability. Almost all of my clients arrive with similar questions, and you deserve someone who will sit down with you, understand your situation, and help you find answers, one question at a time.
- Should I keep the house?If a family business is part of the picture: how a business is valued in a divorce
- Which retirement assets should I take?
- Can I actually afford this lifestyle after divorce?
- What does this settlement mean five, ten, or twenty years from now?
- Am I giving up too much?
- Am I asking for too much?
- Will I be okay?
How I work
My goal is not to help you fight or “win” your divorce.
In my view, fighting to “win” a divorce often costs more time and money than it’s worth. My goal is to help you make informed decisions, protect your financial future, and move through divorce with clarity, dignity, and as much peace as possible. Together, we work toward a resolution as efficiently as possible so you can move forward into your next chapter.
Why this process works
Financial psychology expertise
Financial decisions in divorce are deeply personal, tied to your sense of security, independence, and what comes next. My behavioral finance designations and training in financial therapy and financial psychology help us explore both the numbers and what they mean to you, so your decisions reflect your needs, values, and hopes for the future.
Fee-only, and entirely on your side
I am paid for my time and my analysis, never through commissions or anything tied to how your divorce turns out. My only interest is that you understand your options and choose the one that is right for you.
A future you can live with
A good outcome, to me, is one you are still comfortable with decades from now, when you can attend your children’s weddings with your ex there too and feel no bitterness or resentment. With the right professional on your team, that is more achievable than it may seem.
I understand both the complexity of the money and the emotions attached to it.
Who you would be working with
Financial security is about far more than account balances.
I’ve worked in finance since 2012, but my reasons for doing this work are also personal. My parents’ divorce had a lasting impact on my childhood. I want to help you navigate yours with less conflict and more clarity, so that, if children are involved, they have room to be children without carrying the weight of adult financial worries.
That means helping you understand your options, make informed decisions, and move forward with your family’s future in mind.
Brooke Summerhill, CFP®, CDFA®
Divorce Financial Consultant
Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
Whenever you are ready
I work discreetly, with a small number of clients at a time, and everything you tell me stays between us. If you would rather read something first, the guides are a good place to start.
Consultations are complimentary and confidential.