Name: Protecting Yourself Legally and Financially During Divorce
Start: 2026-02-21T09:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-21T10:30:00-06:00
Location: Collinsville Memorial Library Center

Protecting Yourself Legally and Financially During Divorce

What if protecting your future starts with knowing what needs attention now, not after everything is finalized?
During divorce, important legal and financial details are often overlooked while emotions run high. This session is designed to help participants understand key areas that require protection
during divorce, so they can reduce risk, avoid common oversights, and move forward with greater confidence.
What You’ll Explore in This Session:
Participants will learn why certain legal and financial updates are essential during divorce — not just afterward — and how preparation can prevent costly and stressful issues later. Topics
include estate planning considerations, insurance coverage gaps, and protecting children, assets, and future stability during times of transition.
Featured Speakers:
Meagan Agne – Estate Planning Attorney
Meagan helps families protect children, assets, and legacies through thoughtful estate planning. Drawing on her background as a former divorce attorney, she will explain why estate planning
documents must be updated after major life changes such as divorce. Meagan will also highlight common oversights related to beneficiaries, guardianship, and powers of attorney, and discuss
when updates should occur to ensure protection and peace of mind.
Laramie Cooley – Personal Lines Insurance Specialist
Laramie specializes in helping individuals and businesses secure appropriate insurance coverage by consulting personally and shopping multiple carriers on their behalf. She will discuss insurance policies that are often forgotten during divorce, common coverage gaps that can arise unexpectedly, and why protecting assets during transition is just as important as
protection after settlement.
Session Takeaway:
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to protect themselves legally and financially during divorce. This session offers practical insight, reduced uncertainty, and
reassurance for navigating transition with preparation and intention.