Preparing For The Next Chapter

Name: Preparing For The Next Chapter
Start: 2026-06-20T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-20T10:30:00-05:00
Location: Collinsville Memorial Library Center

Schedule

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 09:30 am to 10:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Collinsville Memorial Library Center | Collinsville, IL

Preparing for the Next Chapter
What if preparing for life after divorce could feel intentional instead of rushed?
As divorce reaches resolution, housing and financing decisions often shape the next chapter. This session is designed to help participants approach post-divorce housing transitions with
clarity, preparation, and confidence.
What You’ll Explore in This Session:
Participants will learn how mortgage qualification works after divorce, what lenders consider, and how preparation supports successful outcomes. The session also explores housing
transitions, including timing decisions, emotional readiness, and avoiding rushed choices when buying, selling, or downsizing.
Featured Speakers:
Angela Lilek – Mortgage Lender
Angela has over ten years of experience in the banking industry and specializes in helping individuals navigate home financing during life transitions. She will explain mortgage options
after divorce, credit considerations, buy-outs versus selling, and practical steps participants can take to prepare financially before applying.
Sheila Riggs – Realtor
Sheila is dedicated to creating trusted, clear, and supportive experiences for her clients. She will address both the emotional and practical sides of housing transitions, including preparing a home for sale, understanding market timing versus personal readiness, and creating a smoother, more confident transition into the next chapter.
Session Takeaway:
Participants will leave with greater confidence around housing and lending decisions after divorce. This session provides clarity, preparation, and reassurance for stepping forward into the next chapter with intention and stability.