Shell Sawyer, CDFA Your Financial Specialist through Divorce & Beyond

06/08/2026

I was honored to join on her YouTube channel to discuss a vital topic: The Truth About Your Home in a Divorce in CT — Insights from a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA).

In this episode, we delve into a crucial point: if you’re navigating a divorce and your home is involved, the choices you make now can have lasting financial repercussions.

Together with Jessica, we provide essential insights that every homeowner going through a divorce should know before, during, and after the sale.

Here’s what we explore:
🏠 How the house is factored into a divorce settlement
🏠 Common buyout pitfalls to avoid
🏠 The reality of keeping the house "for the kids"
🏠 Surprising tax implications that can catch you off guard

Don’t miss out—tune in and empower yourself! ⬇️
https://findingstrengthwithshell.com/videos

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together
www.findingstrengthwithshell.com
[email protected]
860.613.5575

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

✨ New Blog: The Moment You Realize Something Has to Change

If you’re quietly wondering whether you’re emotionally, financially, or logistically ready for divorce, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out in the dark.

My newest blog breaks down the signs of “readiness,” what they actually mean, and how to explore your options with clarity rather than fear.

It’s a gentle, grounded guide for anyone standing in that moment where something needs to shift.

Read the full blog:
👉 https://findingstrengthwithshell.com/blog-1/f/the-moment-you-realize-something-has-to-change

If you’re seeking clarity, support, or a calmer path forward, I’m here.

05/14/2026

For those that need to hear this today…

05/10/2026

🌷 To the moms navigating divorce this Mother’s Day…

If today feels complicated, tender, or heavier than the smiling photos filling your feed, I want you to know this: nothing about your worth as a mother is measured by the season you’re in.

💗You are carrying so much.
💗You are rebuilding while still showing up.
💗You are loving your children through a chapter you never planned for.
And that is a quiet kind of strength most people will never see, but your kids feel it every day.

Mother’s Day doesn’t have to look picture‑perfect to be meaningful.
It can be soft. It can be simple. It can be yours.

If you’re standing at the edge of big decisions, or trying to figure out how to protect your peace while protecting your children’s stability, you don’t have to do it alone. This is the work I walk clients through every day, with clarity, emotional safety, and a plan that honors both your heart and your future.

You deserve support in this chapter, too.
If you’re ready for guidance, I’m here. 💚

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together
www.findingstrengthwithshell.com
[email protected]
860.613.5575

05/09/2026

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“I stayed longer than I should have because ______.”

05/07/2026

Join us tomorrow at 1 PM! Secure your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out! Registration and attendance are completely confidential!

No need to worry if you can’t join us live! We’ll record the session and send it your way, ensuring you won’t miss any valuable insights. Looking forward to sharing!

Join Kim and Shell as they offer valuable insights into navigating the emotional and financial challenges of making home decisions during a divorce. They will clarify what’s feasible, explain how lending rules influence settlement choices, highlight the importance of financial planning for better ...

04/29/2026

If you’re in the middle of a divorce (or even just thinking about one), the question of what to do with the home can feel like the heaviest part of the entire process.

Do I keep it?
Should I sell it?
Can I even afford to refinance on my own?
And why does every option feel like it comes with a plot twist?

On May 8th at 1 PM, Kim and I are hosting a webinar designed to bring clarity to one of the most emotional and financially impactful decisions you’ll make during divorce:
“Keeping, Selling, or Refinancing? A Clear Path for Your Home During Divorce.”

We’ll walk you through:
• What’s actually feasible
• How lending rules in divorce shape your options
• The emotional traps that make home decisions harder
• The common (and costly) pitfalls we help clients avoid every day

If you’re navigating this crossroads, you don’t have to do it alone and you deserve clear, grounded guidance.

👉 Save your spot here: https://findingstrengthwithshell.com/events/ola/services/keeping-selling-or-refinancing-a-clear-path-for-your-home-during-divorce

Join Kim and Shell as they offer valuable insights into navigating the emotional and financial challenges of making home decisions during a divorce. They will clarify what’s feasible, explain how lending rules influence settlement choices, highlight the importance of financial planning for better ...

04/28/2026

Hello, Friends!

Sometimes life hands us seasons that feel like they’re asking more questions than they answer. If you’re in one of those seasons right now, you’re in good company.

This month, in my newsletter, I’m sharing tools, stories, and an upcoming webinar to help you feel a little more supported, a little steadier, and a lot less alone as you navigate whatever is unfolding in your world.

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