Second Saturday Monroe Workshop

Do you have questions about divorce? Are you contemplating, or maybe your partner has filed, and you’re not sure where to start? At Second Saturday, you’ll receive an unbiased look at the legal, emotional, and financial aspects of divorce in a workshop style conversation. No question is off-limits and personal stories and names are kept confidential. Our goal is to empower you to make the best decision for yourself and your family, which may not be a divorce!

You’ll hear from divorce professionals in your area, meet others faced with a similar choice, and walk out of our half-day workshop with your questions answered, fears assuaged, and mind clear on what you want to do next.

During the workshop, you will learn:

• The divorce process, your rights and options, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, and more from a local divorce lawyer.
• The emotional stages of divorce, strategies to maintain your mental health, how to support yourself and your children from a local therapist.
• How to navigate the financial realities of divorce, determining support, what to do with the family home and retirement plans, and more from a local Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

All of our presenters are local in order to provide you with state-specific information and recommendations, and to begin building your network of divorce professionals, should you choose to continue the process.

Leah Rurka - Attorney

Leah is a skilled, honest, straightforward attorney in Monroe, Michigan. Confident and fierce, Leah also brings warmth, friendliness, and compassion to every consultation. Leah grew up in a working-class family and knows it means to work hard for the things you want and need. She also knows that life can throw you curve balls and bad things happen to good people.

Leah has experience with the Monroe County legal system and offers personalized services to navigate complex legal issues.

As a family law attorney, Leah knows that emotions run high when dealing with family matters. She understands the significance of the decisions you will make and takes the time to explain your options. Leah will also provide a candid assessment of what to expect and develop a strategy designed to help you achieve your goals.

Amy Schukofski- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Amy provides a wide range of therapeutic services to help clients navigate and work through many of life's challenges, including anxiety, emotional and behavioral issues, unsealed wounds of abandonment, abuse, betrayal, grief, loss and neglect. As well as things that are potentially keeping you from having healthy relationships and living the life you desire.

Amy is experienced in identifying core sources of life's struggles and pain and how they can impact your life. Thus, affording her the knowledge to help you develop competencies in your areas of struggle.

Amy believes that we are inherently social beings, so developing competencies in these areas enhances our mental health, relationships, success in our career, and abilities to achieve life tasks and goals that are meaningful to us.

Amy’s goal is to help you rediscover your strengths by providing support and guidance tailored to you and your individual needs. Amy’s therapeutic approach builds on your strengths as you explore new choices while developing relational, coping and self-care skills.

Mark H. Johnson - CFP, CDFA, AEP, CEPA, BFA, JD, MBA

Mark has been in the financial planning business for 12 years and in the financial services industry for 19. He chose to become a leader with Second Saturday because of his own experience going through divorce and the lack of anyone who could 'lead' him through all the complexities and emotions of it.

As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner, and Accredited Estate Planner with advanced degrees in law and business, Mark brings a depth of experience and understanding of the financial implications your decisions will have. Whether you are only financially seperating bank accounts or whether you have mutliple business interests that need to be evaluated, Mark can help.

Mark believes in taking the time to educate you on what your options are, and what the impact of those decisions will be. He specializes in working with the 'non-CFO' spouse (the spouse that did not primarily manage the household and business finances).

Info: The divorce process and legal fees. Protecting yourself legally and financially. Child custody; Child and Spousal Support. Avoiding court through mediation and Collaborative Law.

Info: Dealing with a hostile spouse. Helping your family cope with the stress of divorce. Rebuilding self esteem.

Info: Preparing for divorce. Dividing property. The tax consequences of divorce.

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