In this Divorce 101 A to Z episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell explains the importance of notice in the divorce process. Brought to you by the letter N and the number 30, the episode breaks down what notice is, why legally valid service is required, what methods are accepted in most states, and how notice ensures fairness, predictability, and due process in divorce proceedings.

Listeners learn the emotional and logistical realities of giving and receiving notice, as well as the common “30-day rule” that governs many divorce deadlines and responses. Olivia also offers a grounding action step to help listeners organize their next 30 days of divorce-related tasks.

This episode is ideal for anyone beginning the divorce process, preparing for service, or navigating upcoming court deadlines.

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When I went through my own divorce, I wasn’t looking for legal jargon or financial formulas—I was looking for someone who could sit with me in the emotional wreckage and say, You’re not broken. You’re becoming. In this solo episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell shares why Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women is the book she desperately needed during her own divorce—and why she believes every woman navigating this transition should have it within arm’s reach.

Olivia walks listeners through what makes Unhitched different from every other divorce book on the shelf. Written by nationally recognized therapist Oona Metz, the book centers the emotional reality of divorce—grief, identity loss, relief, fear, boundaries, co-parenting, and rebuilding—rather than just the logistics. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Oona offers psychological insight that feels human, compassionate, and deeply grounding. Olivia reflects on how the book mirrors what so many women experience but struggle to name, especially the quiet shame, the “both/and” emotions, and the sense that life has split into before and after.

This episode is both a review and a call to action. Olivia explains why Unhitched isn’t about “bouncing back,” but about growing forward—meeting women exactly where they are, whether they’re still deciding to leave, navigating single mom life, or redefining themselves years after divorce. Listeners will walk away with a powerful mindset shift: divorce isn’t a personal failure—it’s a human transition that deserves real support. Olivia’s invitation is simple and heartfelt: preorder Unhitched for yourself, for a friend who’s quietly struggling, and for the future version of you who deserves to feel seen.

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In this Divorce 101 A to Z episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell breaks down the meaning of mediation — one of the most common and collaborative ways to navigate divorce without litigation. Brought to you by the letter M and the number 3, the episode explains the three essential qualities that make mediation successful: openness, honesty, and willingness to find common ground.

Listeners learn what mediation is, how it works, when it’s appropriate, and when it’s not. Olivia explains the mediator’s role, the emotional experience of sitting across from a spouse, and why mediation offers many families a more peaceful, cost-effective path forward. A grounding action step helps listeners identify their own intentions for the process.

This episode is ideal for anyone considering mediation, entering mediation sessions, or weighing different divorce process options.

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