DivorceREADY

DivorceREADY is a self-paced course providing research-based information and tools to help individuals gain clarity and confidence when considering divorce. Participants will explore common reasons people think about divorce, the emotional, financial, legal, and parenting impacts, and available options for improving their marriage. Through guided reflections, real-life stories, and practical exercises, learners will better understand their motivations, evaluate potential outcomes, and develop a personal plan for moving forward, whether that means working to strengthen their marriage or preparing for divorce.
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Course Objectives

1. Identify common reasons individuals consider divorce and evaluate your own motivations and concerns.
2. Understand the emotional, relational, financial, legal, and parenting-related impacts of divorce.
3. Explore options and resources for improving the marriage and increasing commitment.
4. Assess personal and partner commitment levels using reflection and evidence-based tools.
5. Develop a personalized plan to navigate the decision-making process with greater clarity and confidence.

Table of Contents

1. Answers to Common Questions for Those Thinking about Divorce
2. Why Are Marriages Hard to Sustain?
3. What Puts People at Higher Risk for Divorce?
4. Is Improving My Marriage an Option?
5. How May Divorce Affect Children?
6. How May Divorce Affect Adults?
7. How May Divorce Affect Finances?
8. What Should I Expect During the Divorce Process?
9. If We Get a Divorce, What May Child Custody and Co-Parenting Look Like?

Format & Features

• Self-paced online learning
• Video lessons, activities, and reflection exercises
• Digital certificate upon completion
• Approximate duration: 5 hours

About the Author

The authors of this course are researchers and practitioners—therapists, educators, and divorce mediators—with extensive real-life experience helping individuals and couples thinking about divorce.

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If you’ve ever wondered whether to stay in your marriage or move toward divorce, this course will help you find clarity and confidence in that decision. Through research-based insights, real-life stories, and guided reflections, you’ll gain the understanding and tools you need to choose your best path forward—for yourself and your family.