Here are a number of resources available to men (and women) going through divorce that we are proud to associate with and refer to you.
For MEN:
B Organized, Inc. - specializes in Professional Organizing and Transition Management. They have been supporting individuals during trying times, like divorce, for over 11 years. B Organized separates the emotions from the physical belongings. When you have to move, divide your belonging, or even set up a new space for your child to feel at home, they are the experts. B Organized is committed to creating the space to live a life you love. Founded by Laura Olivares with offices in NY and Chicago; www.linkedin.com/in/lauraolivares; www.twitter.com/borganized.
HEMANCIPATION - provides a "one-stop" service where men can access an array of services and amenities to make their lives easier. This service allows busy men to outsource, delegate, or simply get rid of everything getting in the way of more important things in life. Founded by Akilah E. Kamaria and based in Beverly Hills, CA.
Jennifer A. Mendelsohn, Esq. - From complex property settlements to sensitive child custody disputes, Long Island divorce lawyer Jennifer A. Mendelsohn has extensive experience in all aspects of New York matrimonial and family law. Jennifer is a supremely trusted and lifelong friend of mine.
Single Dad - is the first comprehensive online resource developed for single dads. It provides an extensive array of valuable services, advice and referrals, plus an interactive social network that connects single dads nationwide. SingleDad.com is dedicated to helping single dads navigate through the daily challenges of single parenting by providing the highest quality resources and timely information to support the family’s continued health, wealth and general well-being. Founded by RJ Jaramillo.
Single Parent Power - is all about guiding and empowering Single Parents and their Children to live a more productive, fulfilling and rewarding life. Founded by Ron Dilbert, a divorced/single father (now remarried) who -- on his own -- raised a son from the age of 1.
X and Parent - a site dedicated to helping exes get along for their kids' sake. Founded by Dana Greyson, Certified Mediator, Communication Coach, and principle of Positive Change Mediation.
For MEN, WOMEN, & FAMILIES:
Coaching Steps - provides coaching for step-families. Founded by the wonderful Claudette L. Chenevert, Life Coach & Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach (and a step-mom herself).
Cynthia B. Rubin, Esq. - is a partner at Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer LLP in New York, NY concentrating exclusively in the area of Family Law. She has represented clients in all areas of matrimonial practice including divorce and negotiating separation, pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and living together agreements. Ms. Rubin’s extensive trial experience includes equitable distribution, relocation, custody, and paternity cases, and she has significant appellate experience.
Divorce Media - offering free resources for people dealing with divorce. Created by Akilah E. Kamaria, founder of Hemancipation (listed on this page under For Men)
Ivy H Menchel, CFP®, CDFA™ - began her Financial Services career more than 16 years ago at a premier full-service brokerage firm. She currently works with matrimonial attorneys, divorce mediators and their clients to address the financial issues of divorce and assess their options for fair and equitable settlements. Ivy supports and educates her clients, and their advisors, through the entire divorce transition. She often offers workshops covering the fundamentals about which people heading into divorce need to be aware.
Jewish Divorce Network - headquartered in Aventura Florida, is an interactive resource network designed to provide multi-layered support to anyone affected by divorce either in thought, process or action. They offer relevant and factual information segmented by the stages of marriage dissolution and real-world, person-to-person tips from thinking about divorce to marrying again. Their goal is to provide an interesting, informative, and positive online resource during very unique times for their readers. Their content delves into both divorce and non-divorce specific subject matter and content will appeal to both Jewish & Non-Jewish individuals looking for an internet site that can educate, answer and validate their thoughts, opinions, and activities.
Phyllis Mehalakes, Associate Real Estate Broker - Phyllis specializes in guiding people through the challenges of buying and selling real estate by simplifying an often stressful and arduous process. She works extensively with individuals and families in transition and has assisted couples separating or divorcing, individuals relocating for personal or business reasons, and families requiring assistance with estate sales. For her, it’s about giving clients all they want so they can make the right buying and selling decisions with absolute confidence. Phyllis is an associate broker and a Prudential President’s Circle Award recipient, Certified Relocation Specialist, Prudential Fine Homes Specialist, and a member of the Real Estate Board of NY. She directly serves clients in
Seriatim - You are facing one of the two greatest transitions in life: divorce or relocation. Maybe you’re facing both. The stress from moving out of a home, dealing with infinite amounts of paperwork and making the transition to a new life can be overwhelming, but there is help. Seriatim, a New York-based professional organizing company, can help. Whether one party or the whole family is moving out of the house, Seriatim steps in with on-site household preparation and settling-in services. We are not movers, but we work with them; our personalized services include preparing a home for an Open House, coordinating vendor appointments such as storage or movers, unpacking every box at the new home, or simply sorting financial and personal files. We also offer a sophisticated household inventory for our clients in which values are assigned to digitally-photographed goods. We’re here to help you re-harmonize your home and your life.
For WOMEN:
the D spot - the flip-side of Divorce Coaching 4 Men, the D Spot is soon to be the newest, most innovative online community for women experiencing the journey before, during and after divorce. Founded by Laura Campbell, a wonderful coaching colleague.
Second Saturday Divorce Coaching - Another service on the flip-side of Divorce Coaching 4 Men, this site tells what women need to know about divorce.
