Divorce and Cancer Strategist
Your port in the storm when hit with divorce and cancer.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Who Am I
Marya Carey Pleasant,
CFP®, CDFA®, CDC®
is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. As a breast cancer survivor, she understands what happens when cancer and divorce collide. Marya provides strategic guidance specifically designed for women navigating both crises simultaneously. With over 20 years of financial expertise and personal experience fighting cancer, Marya helps clients protect their financial future while preserving their energy for the battle that matters most—getting well.
How I Help
Strategic Divorce Guidance
Marya specializes in the intersection of cancer and divorce where traditional advice falls short. She provides financial clarity and strategic guidance specifically designed for women managing treatment schedules, medical expenses, and the overwhelming decisions that come with fighting two battles simultaneously. From understanding your true cost of living to protecting assets while preserving energy for healing, Marya helps you navigate divorce with confidence instead of confusion.
Financial Reality Assessment
Understanding your true cost of living, including ongoing medical expenses that traditional divorce planning ignores
Asset Protection Strategy
Determining which assets to fight for and which to let go when your energy is limited and stakes are high
Health Insurance & Benefits Planning
Navigating COBRA, ACA, and private insurance options to avoid gaps in critical medical coverage
Post-Divorce Financial Security
Creating sustainable budgets and financial plans that account for treatment costs and potential income changes
140 out
of 1,000
Women diagnosed with breast cancer end up divorcing (vs. 20 per 1,000 in general population)
$150K-$500K
Average cost of cancer treatment—decisions made now affect your ability to pay for ongoing care
80%
Some women experience an 80% Income drop after divorce—you can't afford financial mistakes
Clients' Voices
Testimonials from a few of our satisfied clients.
You were such a help and a comfort to me through the process, and I am endlessly grateful. I appreciated how warm and kind you were, and how professionally you handled and eased tense moments in those meetings. We also have a rock solid agreement that we’ve been able to abide by really beautifully. I’m happy to say, and I would guess you hear this a lot, that Rob and I have such a better relationship divorced than married, and Olivia has two happy, healthy parents that love her. Thank you so much for all that you do and did for me and my family. I truly appreciate it.
After having hired a lawyer and being frustrated with the process, I decided to contact Marya to get everything with my divorce finished quickly. I am so glad that I did. The ex and I agreed on everything and though we had already done some of the legwork, Marya helped us button everything up very quickly and efficiently. What would have dragged on for months, ended up being done in about 10 days.
Highly recommend if it is in your budget to do so.
As a trainer, Marya exhibited a completely different style of facilitating than any of the others. Marya brought up financial issues that I had never considered. Her suggestions will help clients come to mediations prepared and knowledgeable about their financial status and therefore possibly shortening the amount of time needed to reach an amicable agreement.
WHY WORK WITH ME
Because Your Situation Isn't "Normal"
Clear Expertise for Complex Situations
You're not just getting divorced—you're rebuilding your entire life while fighting cancer. Generic advice from well-meaning friends or online forums wasn't designed for someone managing treatment schedules and medical expenses.
Lived Experience
I've sat in that hospital gown wondering if I'd live to see next Christmas. I know what it's like to realize your marriage might not survive your illness. I understand the exhaustion, the fear, and the overwhelming decisions you're facing.
Strategic, Not Emotional
While others focus on "winning" or being right, I focus on outcomes that protect your health and financial future. Sometimes the smartest strategy is letting go of battles that don't matter to win the war that does.
Proven Results
My clients don't just get through their divorces—they come out financially prepared for whatever comes next. One recent client saved $47,000 by understanding pension valuations. Another avoided foreclosure by running the real numbers on keeping versus selling her house.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to help you make confident decisions.
I'm barely keeping up with treatment. How can I handle divorce planning too?
That's exactly why you need strategic help, not more homework. My system is designed around your energy limitations and treatment schedule. We work when you can, and I handle the complex analysis when you can't.
Won't this just add more stress to my life?
Actually, the opposite. Uncertainty and financial fear create stress. Clarity and strategy reduce it. My clients sleep better knowing they understand their options and have a clear plan.
My situation seems straightforward. Do I really need professional help?
Cancer makes no situation straightforward. Medical expenses, insurance changes, treatment schedules, and potential income disruption complicate even "simple" divorces. One mistake in asset valuation can cost more than my entire fee.
Can't my oncologist's social worker help with this?
Medical social workers are incredible for patient advocacy and resources, but they're not financial experts or divorce specialists. You need someone who understands both the medical and financial complexities of your situation.
P.S. Still not sure? Here's what I know: Women who get proper guidance don't just get better financial outcomes—they sleep better, stress less, and focus their energy on getting well instead of wondering if they made the right decisions.
The math is simple: You're already spending tens of thousands on medical bills and divorce costs. My fee represents less than 5% of your total divorce expenses but could save you years of financial struggle.
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