Divorce Education & Support

Information and connection to help you through the end of a long-term relationship.

The Women’s Center offers several options to support you through divorce or the end of a long-term relationship. Learn from our resources or contact us today to sign up for support. You can do this!

We move in and out of relationships. Some relationships are definitely worth keeping. Others are not. A relationship may feel like the real deal, until, suddenly, it doesn’t. A connection that you thought was mutual can end abruptly, without a good goodbye. Or it can drag on well past its expiration date.

Take a deep breath. You can do this. You’ll come out on the other side of this experience with skills and strengths you never knew you had.

Our Divorce Education & Support Services

  • A women-only group that offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere and the tools to deal with separation or divorce. Learn more here.

  • A 2-part presentation on the legal and financial aspects of ending long-term relationships. Learn more here.

  • Answers to typical questions about the end of a long-term relationship. Go to the Divorce Q&A section.

  • Therapy provides the opportunity to discuss relationships of all kinds, including not-so-happy endings.

    Learn more about Women’s Center counseling options and about other counseling services in the Southeast Michigan community.

  • A list of general and divorce-specific legal support available in the area, here.

  • Ideas on how to keep divorce costs down, depending on your level of combined income. Read more here.

  • "The group helped me realize that I did have the strength to get through this experience."

    Going Solo participant

  • "I did the series of classes twice and found it useful both times. Life is hard but it sure makes it better and even easier with support and caring guidance and acceptance."

    Financial and Family Law workshop participant

  • "Being a member of the Going Solo group has been invaluable to me. The meetings are relevant, well directed, empathetic and even fun! What a wonderful group of staff and volunteers I've met over the last few years."

    Going Solo participant