When journalist Ilyssa Panitz went through her divorce, she had no idea what to expect. It was as if lawyers and judges were speaking a different language. At one point, the judge asked her if she understood what was happening, and she could barely answer him. She went to media, she went to Google. And she could not find a journalist that was distilling down topics around divorce. so that everyday people could understand. Like many of us, she reinvented herself during COVID, and became a divorce journalist.

Ilyssa believes knowledge is empowering. By translating the complex language of divorce through her columns, radio show, and podcast, she helps people going through the divorce process understand topics. They feel empowered and prepared to answer questions.

Ilyssa explains why the first step to take when getting a divorce is not to find a good attorney, it’s to get on top of your finances. That’s where a CDFA, or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

Today’s guest wants you to learn from her mistakes. She’ll feel successful if her errors can help others from making the same ones. As she says, she wants you to survive and thrive.

Ilyssa explains she’s not your divorce attorney, CPA, or PhD. She’s your “Waze,” your “GPS” through the process. And it really came full circle for her with both of her kids. When they had friends going through divorce, they came to their Mom, because she helps people through this process.

To connect with Ilyssa, her articles, her shows, and more, find her at Ilyssa Pantiz

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