Taylor Kaspar (00:01.998)
Hey, I'm so glad you found this little secret podcast, the Divorce Prep Guide, and I'm going to guess it wasn't an accident. Something has shifted. You're here because somewhere deep in your gut, you know. You're not crazy. You're not overreacting. You're just done or almost done. And this podcast, it's here to help you get ready, really ready for what comes next. I'm Taylor Wins. I'm a Minnesota divorce attorney, divorce coach.
a divorced mama for, and a woman who learned a lot of lessons the hard way. This isn't just legal advice, it's personal and practical and a little bit of strategic because before you lawyer up, you need a damn good plan. Let's talk about the moment you know. It's not always some big blowout fight. Sometimes it's more quiet, more like a click than a crash. It might sound like, can't keep pretending this is normal. I'm not scared of being alone. I'm scared of staying.
I'm already doing everything myself. What am I even getting out of this? It's when you stop making excuses for him. When you realize you're watching the calendar more than you're enjoying your life. When the piece you imagine on the other side feels lighter than the weight of staying. Those are signs and those matter. What no one tells you is that the earliest phases of divorce, the pre-decision phase is where some of your most important choices are made. And I'm not talking about paperwork. I'm talking about mindset.
This is where you start gathering your strength. You start noticing patterns. You start asking real questions. What do I want my life to look like six months from now? What do I not want to repeat in the next chapter? What am I afraid of and what am I willing to face anyways? And here's the kicker. This is the part most people skip. They get overwhelmed, panic, hire a lawyer too soon, or jump into conflict without clarity. That's how divorces get expensive, dramatic, and emotionally devastating.
But it doesn't have to be that way. So here's your first step, not court, not confrontation, not a Facebook status update. Start with a plan, a quiet, solid plan. Get clear on what you need to feel safe financially, physically, and emotionally. What your parenting life could look like if peace was the priority. What documents you should start gathering and how to protect your digital trail. And who's in your corner, the people you trust with the truth. You don't need to blow everything up right now.
Taylor Kaspar (02:25.183)
You just need to get grounded. And if you need help knowing where to start, I've got you. I put together a free divorce prep checklist and it walks you through what you think, what to think about, what to start gathering and how to move forward without panicking. Or if you already know you're ready for more, you can book a free clarity call with me. No pressure, no retainer, just a real conversation with someone who gets it. You'll find both links in the show notes. Next episode.
We're going to talk about why you shouldn't call a lawyer yet and what to do instead, because this is chess, not checkers. You're not weak. You're not broken. You're just waking up to your power and I'm here for it. See you in the next one.
