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SUMMARY:Divorce Support: Finances\, Benefits\, and Rights
DESCRIPTION:Divorce Support: Finances\, Benefits\, and Rights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNavigate Change with Clarity\, Support\, and Confidence\n\n\n\nSeparation and divorce can be some of life’s toughest transitions—especially within the military and veteran community\, where unique challenges and complexities often arise. From feeling distanced from the community you’ve relied on\, to navigating financial questions\, benefits\, and co-parenting\, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or isolated. \n\n\n\nThis session is led by our guest speakers\, Michelle Petrowski\, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) & Valerie Speltz\, Federal Contractor with the Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisor Program\, and our very own VSN Peer Leader. This is a supportive space to connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through. Whether you’re separated\, divorced\, or considering separation\, you’ll find empathy\, practical insights\, and real conversation here. You don’t have to walk this path alone—let’s help each other move forward with confidence and clarity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on finances\, benefits\, and legal rights for military and veteran spouses\n\n\n\nConnection with peers who understand the unique challenges of separation and divorce\n\n\n\nActionable tools and encouragement to navigate co-parenting\, community changes\, and next steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\n\nSpouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\n\nEligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial Club is a peer-led\, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect\, reflect\, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement\, shared experiences\, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/divorce-support-finances-benefits-and-rights/2026-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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SUMMARY:Divorce Support: Finances\, Benefits\, and Rights
DESCRIPTION:Divorce Support: Finances\, Benefits\, and Rights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNavigate Change with Clarity\, Support\, and Confidence\n\n\n\nSeparation and divorce can be some of life’s toughest transitions—especially within the military and veteran community\, where unique challenges and complexities often arise. From feeling distanced from the community you’ve relied on\, to navigating financial questions\, benefits\, and co-parenting\, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or isolated. \n\n\n\nThis session is led by our guest speakers\, Michelle Petrowski\, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) & Valerie Speltz\, Federal Contractor with the Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisor Program\, and our very own VSN Peer Leader. This is a supportive space to connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through. Whether you’re separated\, divorced\, or considering separation\, you’ll find empathy\, practical insights\, and real conversation here. You don’t have to walk this path alone—let’s help each other move forward with confidence and clarity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on finances\, benefits\, and legal rights for military and veteran spouses\n\n\n\nConnection with peers who understand the unique challenges of separation and divorce\n\n\n\nActionable tools and encouragement to navigate co-parenting\, community changes\, and next steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\n\nSpouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\n\nEligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial Club is a peer-led\, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect\, reflect\, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement\, shared experiences\, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/divorce-support-finances-benefits-and-rights/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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