Divorce By Design

How building a divorce team can help you get divorced efficiently (without going broke!) in less than a year

Divorce is one of the most emotionally and financially overwhelming transitions a person can face. Yet most people begin the process without a clear plan, a trusted team, or an understanding of the long-term financial consequences of their decisions.

In Divorce by Design, Melissa Murphy Pavone draws on her experience as a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® to pull back the curtain on the divorce process and show you how to move from chaos and fear to clarity and confidence.

She introduces a smarter, more intentional approach to divorce, one that replaces reactive decision-making and siloed professionals with a coordinated team and a financial strategy designed to protect what matters most.

Through real-life client stories, practical financial guidance, and a refreshingly honest tone, Melissa walks readers through every stage of divorce: gathering financial documents, understanding marital assets, evaluating housing options, analyzing support scenarios, and planning sustainable post-divorce cash flow. The result is a framework that empowers readers to make informed decisions before costly mistakes are made, saving time, money, and emotional energy along the way.

Divorce by Design is not about “winning” a divorce. It’s about designing your divorce process intentionally, efficiently, and with your long-term financial well-being in mind.