Journey Through and Beyond Divorce

I was a stay-at-home mom and avid public-school volunteer for 24 years while I was married. I had not had a workforce career for that long and I was completely lost financially when my husband decided to file for divorce. You listened to my financial fears and patiently addressed them. For me it was the small details, but you helped to open up the possibilities of being financially secure for my future. I was 58 at the time.

Patience, empathy and understanding were key for me. I was extremely vulnerable emotionally and you kept encouraging me to see the possibilities of a secure financial future. Your patience with someone who is pretty inept at finances and the stock market are helpful in so many ways. Also, you were fierce about challenging my exe about necessary documents and always with my best interest at heart.

I feel like my financial status is secure. But to be completely honest, I am still not actively monitoring my finances. That could be because I feel a sense of security knowing that you have my best financial interest at heart. I guess that would amount to trust. Trust in your knowledge of the market and trust in your knowledge of my financial needs.

Encouragement & availability. You always encouraged me and never made me feel less than for not knowing much about my financial situation. You also search and dig for the absolute best outcome for your client. Since my divorce was a bit of a battle, both emotionally and financially, your persistence in finding the best financial solution for me and always having my proverbial "financial back" was both genuine and comforting. When you are going through a divorce, especially a difficult one, your emotional guard can be down, your senses dulled because of the broken trust between you and your mate - you helped to build a strength in my resolve to build a secure financial future for myself and my boys. Also, you always present yourself as available for your clients. I appreciate your financial talents, expertise and savvy - and I am thankful to call you my friend.

I had the privilege of working with Melanie during a challenging period in my life – my divorce. She provided invaluable guidance and support that help me navigate the financial aspects of this process. Knowing she had an understanding of my financial situation, I felt confident about the next step, having her help me with my financial future goals.

I consider Melanie to be a true blessing in my life. Several years ago, I was going through a divorce, moved to a new city, and struggled to get my finances in order, as I had a child starting college the next year. During my first meeting with Melanie, I felt at ease and had a good feeling that she was going to lead me in the right direction. She helped me figure out what financial options were best for my situation. Three years later, I believe wholeheartedly that I made a great decision choosing her & "Divorce Financial Solutions", to entrust with my finances. She has not only proven herself as intelligent, passionate and savvy in the business world, but she has become a dear friend, as well.

Melanie Johnson is a Godsend to women going through loss and difficulty in their lives. I attended Melanie's Second Saturday Divorce workshop for Women when I was going through my divorce. Overwhelmed with grief and fear, she was the lighthouse in the storm for me. Very quickly, we took stock of my financial situation and together came up with a plan for moving forward. The peace of mind and direction I was able to achieve with Melanies help, is the reason I would highly recommend her.