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DIVORCE by DESIGN

DIVORCE by DESIGN

A Groundbreaking Guide to Smarter, Faster, and Fairer Divorce

Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP®, CDFA®, and founder of Mindful Divorce Partners, is proud to announce the launch of her highly anticipated book, DIVORCE by DESIGN. This essential guide redefines the divorce process, showing readers how to build a strategic divorce team that protects their finances, preserves their sanity, and achieves resolution efficiently, often in less than a year, without the devastating costs so many fear.

Drawing from years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Melissa offers a clear, compassionate roadmap for one of life’s most challenging transitions. Divorce by Design goes beyond legal basics to address the financial pitfalls that can derail futures, providing practical tools, real-world strategies, and insider knowledge to help readers make informed decisions with confidence.

What sets this book apart is its emphasis on collaboration over conflict. Melissa demonstrates how assembling the right professionals—financial experts, mediators, attorneys, and therapists—creates a streamlined, cost-effective path forward. Readers will learn how to avoid common mistakes, safeguard assets, and emerge stronger, with a blueprint that turns a daunting process into an empowering one.

Early readers and industry experts are already calling DIVORCE by DESIGN a must-read. Divorce coaches, financial strategists, and attorneys praise its blend of expertise, empathy, and actionable advice. Whether you’re contemplating divorce, in the midst of it, or supporting someone who is, this book equips you with the knowledge and strategies to move forward without going broke or losing yourself in the process.

Pre-order your copy today and take the first step toward a divorce designed on your terms.

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MEET THE AUTHOR

Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP®, CDFA® is a highly respected financial expert specializing in collaborative divorce.

As both a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Melissa offers a unique blend of expertise that empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions during one of life’s most challenging transitions.

Her passion for collaborative divorce stems from her commitment to helping couples navigate divorce in a constructive, non-adversarial way. Melissa works closely with family law attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals to provide a holistic approach to divorce that focuses on fairness and long-term financial security for all parties involved.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
YOU CAN trust

CERTIFICATIONS

Through rigorous study and industry expertise, Melissa has earned certifications that enhance and support her knowledgeable advice and guidance.

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Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®

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Long Island Collaborative Divorce Professionals

 

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NY State Council on Divorce Mediation

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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

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Amicable Divorce Network | New York

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Certified Financial Planner®

HONORABLE MENTIONS

In addition to providing insightful counsel directly to her clients, Melissa’s enlightening recommendations are often included in articles on prominent media outlets.