Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women
Get the Information You Need to Navigate Divorce With Greater Clarity
Second Saturday is an educational workshop designed to help women better understand the financial, legal, and emotional considerations that can come with divorce.
Held monthly, on the second Saturday
Three hours with a family law attorney, a CDFA™, and a mental health professional
$20 registration, no obligation of any kind
Choose the month that works for you when you register.
Who this workshop is for
A Starting Point for Understanding Your Next Steps
Second Saturday is for women who are considering divorce, currently going through one, or simply want to understand the process before making any decisions. You don't need to have filed. You don't need to have decided. You just need questions.
What you'll learn
Understand the Financial, Legal and Emotional Sides of Divorce
Divorce involves more than dividing assets. In one afternoon, three professionals walk through what tends to come up, so you know which questions are worth asking before decisions get made.
Financial Considerations
How a household's finances get untangled, and what that can mean for the years ahead.
Assets, the house, and retirement accounts
Budgeting for one household instead of two
Tax considerations that surface when assets change hands
Planning for the financial transition after settlement
Legal Considerations
What the divorce process looks like in California, step by step, from someone who practices it.
An overview of the process and the options for resolving it
Questions to consider before you file
When professional legal guidance may be appropriate
Emotional Considerations
Understanding the personal transition, for you and for your family.
Family dynamics during and after divorce
Coping strategies for the harder days
Resources and support that can help
Second Saturday is educational. We share information and perspective; we don't give individual financial, legal, or tax advice during the workshop.
Meet the professionals
Three Perspectives, One Afternoon
Each Second Saturday Workshop brings together a family law attorney, a financial professional, and a mental health professional, so your questions get answered by people who work with divorce every day. Mark is there every month. Our family law attorneys and mental health professionals take turns, so one of each presents at every workshop.
Financial · CFP®, CDFA™
Every workshop
Mark Flowers, CFP®, CDFA™
Mark is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ based in San Mateo. He brings more than fifteen years of financial planning experience to guiding people through the transition of divorce, helping them move from confusion and overwhelm to a sustainable path to financial wellness. He brought Second Saturday to San Mateo County in 2018 and leads the financial portion of every workshop.
Legal · Family Law
One attorney per workshop
One of Our Family Law Attorneys
A family law attorney leads the legal portion of every workshop, covering the divorce process, the options for resolving it, and the questions to ask before you file. Our eight attorneys take turns presenting, so one of them will be with us the month you attend. We'll introduce you to that month's attorney in your confirmation email.
Emotional · Mental Health
One presents per workshop
One of Our Mental Health Professionals
A therapist or divorce coach leads the emotional portion of every workshop, covering family dynamics, communication, self-care, and the personal transition that comes with divorce. Our six mental health professionals take turns presenting, so one of them will be with us the month you attend.
Our family law attorneys
Eight attorneys take turns. One presents at each workshop.
Gretchen Wallacker
Family law attorney with three decades of practice, including the division of high-net-worth estates.
Gina Azzolino
Certified Family Law Specialist and Partner at MTSA; has practiced family law exclusively since 2005.
Nancy Mass
Certified Family Law Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; complex financial and high-asset matters.
Toriana Holmes
Mediator, collaborative professional, and co-parenting specialist; practicing in California since 2012.
Kristen Van Antwerp
Family law attorney and mediator; property division, custody, support, and post-judgment modifications.
Melissa Fox, Esq.
Family law attorney at ADZ Law, LLP, a female-founded firm in San Mateo; leads with empathy.
Christelle Carlon
Certified Family Law Specialist; has practiced family law exclusively since 2014.
Marisa C. San Filippo
Certified Family Law Specialist and partner in the family law department at Flicker Kerin Kruger & Bissada LLP.
Our mental health professionals
Six therapists and coaches take turns. One presents at each workshop.
Debby Simmons, Ph.D., LMFT
Clinical director of Primrose Healing and Wellness; longtime licensed psychotherapist and educator working with individuals, couples, and families.
Jenny Ward
Mediator, parent coordinator, grief specialist, divorce coach, and co-parenting specialist; brings parenting and work/life workshops to companies and schools.
Kristine Krishnan
CDC Certified Divorce, Transition, and Recovery Coach and Mosten-trained mediator; founder of Resilient Divorce & Relationship Coaching.
Mary Ellen Lemieux, JD, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker who considers the whole family system and environment when working with clients.
MaryBeth Lorence, LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in San Mateo; master's in clinical psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University.
Stacy Frankovitz, MPH, NBC-HWC
National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of wellmagine; helps newly independent women navigate life after divorce with confidence.
What to expect
What Happens at Second Saturday?
1
Register Online
Choose the month you'd like to attend and pay the $20 registration. You'll get a confirmation email right away with everything you need, including a calendar invite.
2
Attend the Workshop
Spend three hours hearing from a family law attorney, a CDFA™, and a therapist on the key areas of the divorce process, with time for questions.
3
Leave Better Informed
Walk away with information, perspective, and a list of questions to consider as you determine your next steps, on your own timeline.
What to expect
What Happens at Second Saturday?
Second Saturday runs monthly, always on the second Saturday. When you register, you'll pick the month you'd like to attend, and your confirmation email will include the exact date, start time, and Zoom link / address.
When
Monthly, on the second Saturday
Time
Mornings, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific
Location
Zoom (link sent after registration)
Duration
3 hours
Cost
$20 registration
Ready to join us?
Registration is $20 and covers the full workshop. Pick the month that works for you, pay online, and you're set. Seats are kept limited so the group stays small enough for questions.
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Common Questions We Hear
The questions we hear most from women thinking about attending. If yours isn't here, email [email protected].
Do I need to have filed for divorce to attend?
No. Many attendees haven't filed and some never will. The workshop is designed to help you understand the process and the questions worth asking, whatever you decide.
Can I attend if I'm only considering divorce?
Yes, and that's often the best time to come. Understanding the financial, legal, and emotional considerations before decisions are made tends to make those decisions clearer.
Is this workshop only about finances?
No. Three professionals present: a family law attorney covers the legal process, Mark covers the financial considerations, and a therapist covers the emotional and family side. Each gets roughly equal time.
Will I receive individual financial or legal advice?
No. Second Saturday is educational. The presenters share general information and answer questions in a group setting, but nothing in the workshop is personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. If you'd like individual guidance afterward, the presenters can point you toward next steps.
How much does the workshop cost?
$20, paid when you register online. That covers the full three-hour workshop. There's nothing else to buy and no obligation of any kind afterward.
What happens after I register?
You'll get a confirmation email and calendar invite right away, a short preparation note a few days before, and a reminder the day before with the Zoom link / address. After the workshop, we'll send a recap with resources from the presenters.
You Don't Have to Figure Out Everything On Your Own
Divorce asks you to make important decisions at a time when it's hard to think clearly. Getting informed first, in a calm room with people who do this work every day, is a steadying place to start.
Second Saturday San Mateo County · 424 N San Mateo Dr, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94401 · (650) 548-9800
Second Saturday is an educational workshop. The information presented is for general educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney, tax professional, or financial advisor regarding your specific situation.
Mark Flowers, CFP®, CDFA™. Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Private Portfolios, Inc. This communication is intended for residents of AZ, CA, FL, and WA.
Second Saturday San Mateo County is a local chapter of the Second Saturday divorce workshop network. © 2026 Second Saturday San Mateo County · markflowers.co