# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Preparing For The Next Chapter 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: Preparing for the Next Chapter: Making Confident Housing Decisions After Divorce

What if preparing for life after divorce could feel intentional instead of rushed?

As divorce reaches resolution, one of the biggest questions becomes: What comes next?

Housing decisions whether to keep, sell, buy, or downsize can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions and finances are closely intertwined. This session is designed to help you approach your next step with clarity instead of urgency.

Together with a real estate professional and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, you’ll gain insight into both the practical and financial sides of post-divorce housing so you can make decisions that support not just today, but your future as well. 

What You’ll Explore in This Session:
    •    How to determine what you can truly afford after divorce—not just what you qualify for
    •    Key financial considerations before buying, selling, or keeping a home
    •    How housing decisions impact your long-term financial stability
    •    Timing your move and avoiding rushed decisions during emotional transitions
    •    Understanding the trade-offs between home, lifestyle, and financial flexibility 

Featured Speakers:
Terri Schneider, CDFA® – Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® & Wealth Advisor
 Terri specializes in helping individuals understand the financial impact of divorce decisions. She brings clarity to cash flow, asset division, and long-term financial planning so participants can better understand the real-life consequences of different divorce paths before decisions are made.

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:
    •    A clear framework to evaluate housing decisions with confidence
    •    Greater awareness of the long-term financial impact of your choices
    •    Tools to align your next home with your overall life and financial goals
    •    Guidance to move from emotional overwhelm… to thoughtful, intentional decisions
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/collinsville/preparing-for-the-next-chapter/200029823853212
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Collinsville
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Collinsville Memorial Library Center
- **lat**: 38.6683
- **long**: -89.99034
- **full address**: Collinsville Memorial Library Center, 408 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234-3018, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Preparing For The Next Chapter  being held?
  - **A:** Preparing For The Next Chapter  takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am at Collinsville Memorial Library Center, 408 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234-3018, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Preparing For The Next Chapter ?
  - **A:** Preparing For The Next Chapter  is organized by Divorce Compass.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Preparing For The Next Chapter  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Collinsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Preparing For The Next Chapter  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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