First Responder Divorce: The Hidden Crisis That Costs Us All

Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

Here's a secret that most employers and government agencies don’t know. An employee’s divorce costs the company or government agency that the employee works for far more than it costs the employee to go through it. That’s especially true in first responder divorce.

Divorcing employees experience a loss of productivity, increased absences, increased distractions, and a higher turnover rate than non-divorcing employees. Since first responders experience divorce at a much higher rate than the general public, this is even more of a problem for them.

Vicky Townsend, a trailblazer in the divorce industry, set out to change all that.

Vicky has created a groundbreaking program that supports employees - particularly first responders - during the tumultuous divorce process. Employees in these programs get access to concierge-level divorce coaching, mediation services, marriage counseling resources, and specialized support for complex situations like religious divorces or high-conflict cases.

The support they receive not only relieves the employee’s anxiety, but it also reduces the financial cost of divorce – both for the employee and the employer.

Vicky is currently focusing this program on first responders whose job-related stress contributes to higher divorce rates and the need for more nuanced divorced guidance.

If you or anyone you know is a first responder, or works for a forward-thinking company, this episode is one that you’ll not only want to listen to, but you’ll want your boss to listen to it as well.

About Vicky

Vicky Townsend is a trailblazing entrepreneur and advocate, dedicated to transforming the divorce process into a kinder, more affordable experience. As the founder of the National Association of Divorce Professionals, Divorce Right, and Fairwell, she has spent over two decades championing solutions that protect families from the financial and emotional toll of divorce. Her recent efforts focus on supporting first responders and military personnel during this challenging life transition. With unwavering commitment, Vicky continues to innovate and lead the charge for a more compassionate divorce industry.

Connect with Vicky

You can connect with Vicky on LinkedIn at Vicky Townsend and on Facebook at Vicky Townsend and follow Vicky on YouTube at Divorce Right HR Solutions for Divorce in the Workplace. To find out how to work with Vicky visit her websites:

For employers: Divorce Right

For individuals: Fairwell

Email: [email protected]

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.
You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

Chapters

1. First Responder Divorce: The Hidden Crisis That Costs Us All (00:00:00)

2. Innovating Divorce (00:00:10)

3. Supporting First Responders Through Divorce (00:09:26)

4. Family Assisted Program for Crisis (00:19:59)

5. Navigating Divorce With a Team (00:32:49)