Meet Donna Cates

Get to Know the Woman Behind the Business

My name is Donna, and I’m a financial professional with specific expertise that can help you make sure you emerge from your divorce with your financial freedom intact, or regain that financial freedom after you navigate the divorce process.

As a career-long financial planner, I can’t tell you how many referrals I’ve received over the years for individuals who needed help recovering from the fallout of a divorce. Most of them were tragically underprepared for the financial consequences that can arise from a divorce, because, well, no one gets married with the expectation that things will one day fall apart!

After working on hundreds of divorce cases, I realized that there was a real need for education, support, and planning for these individuals - before they are ready for the settlement table. I founded Navigating Divorce because I want to make a positive impact on the lives of others in a real and tangible way because money matters and your family is no different.

My Approach

One of the most wonderful things in life is having people believe in you so that you can get where you need to be - and that’s the type of support I aim to provide. Look, divorce is not a one-size-fits-all type of situation. Thanks to my 20+ years in financial planning, I make it my business to offer creative, outside-the-box solutions for complex and confusing finance and tax issues.

While I don’t mediate personal or family issues (i.e. custody or parenting issues), most of my clients find it incredibly empowering to meet with a divorce financial analyst (like me), separate from their divorce attorney mediation process. Why? Because I can help you do the number crunching and understand what different divorce scenarios may look like. All of this is to give you the tools to decide your best outcome financially.

But as we all know, it sometimes takes a village. When we work together, I make sure you have access to my entire support network of professionals so you can focus on taking care of yourself and your family during this difficult season.

When I'm Not Working...

I absolutely love what I do. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and traveling the world. There’s nothing like experiencing different cultures, histories, cuisines, and scenery with the one you love the most at your side!

Let’s Talk

Our work together starts with a simple chat. Whether you’re an attorney seeking to streamline and elevate the divorce process for your clients or a divorcing individual looking for support and guidance, I’m here for you. Contact me via phone or email, or simply submit the form below:

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