Divorce isn't just a legal event,  it's financial, logistical, and deeply emotional, and almost nobody prepares you for it. 

Brooke sits down with Alexa Wesner, founder of Onward, who built a divorce support platform after living through her own. They get into what lawyers actually can't solve for you, why most people go through divorce without one, and what to know before you take the first step.

What You'll Learn

✅ Why is divorce more than just a legal process

✅ What percentage of people going through divorce actually use a lawyer

✅ What can't a divorce lawyer help you with

✅ How to get financially organized before meeting with a divorce attorney

✅ What to say to a friend who's going through a divorce

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⏱️Chapters 

[00:17] — Meet Alexa Wesner and the story behind Onward

[02:25] — Inside Alexa's own divorce story

[06:17] — Why nothing prepares you for divorce (the 70% stat and "divorce brain")

[09:49] — What lawyers can and can't solve for you

[13:57] — Who Onward is really built for: the four stages of divorce

[21:22] — What friends and family get wrong about supporting someone through divorce

[25:41] — The hardest part of building Onward

[29:19] — Community, privacy, and what's discoverable in a divorce

[32:26] — The future of Onward and DIY divorce

[36:14] — Alexa's advice if you're just starting this process

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🔗 Resources

Onward: https://www.onward.life/

Connect with Alexa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexawesner/

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The views and opinions expressed on “Life Is Legal” are those of Brooke Hardie and her guests alone…and are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.  No part of this podcast or any related materials are intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice.

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