The divorce registry guide

A divorce registry for the practical parts of starting fresh.

A changing household can bring a hundred small decisions at once. A divorce registry gives the people who care about you a clear, respectful way to pitch in—without requiring you to turn every need into a separate conversation.

Create your registry

Build the list around the life you are making now.

There is no standard divorce registry. Your list might be about setting up a new home, creating steadier routines, or making room for moments of relief. Keep it personal and specific to this season.

You can mix a few essentials with asks that are more about company than things. The goal is not to make a case for support; it is to make room for it.

Start with needs people can act on.

Friends and family are often eager to help in a concrete way. A registry makes those offers easier to accept and easier to coordinate.

Kitchen, bedroom, or home-office essentials for a new space
Help with moving, organizing, childcare, pet care, or a useful errand
A favorite local meal, grocery run, or coffee catch-up
A small celebration of a new home, new routine, or returned sense of self

Choose the level of privacy that feels right.

You are never obligated to announce your personal life broadly. An unlisted registry is a good fit when you want one shareable link for a smaller circle. A public registry can work when you genuinely want a wider group to find and support your list.

Either way, a simple note is enough: “I am settling into a new chapter and made a small list in case you would like to help.”

Good to know

Questions, answered.

What is a divorce registry?

It is a shareable list of practical items, favors, and support that can help someone settle into life after divorce.

What should I put on a divorce registry?

Choose needs that feel real to your life now, from home essentials and moving help to meals, errands, and time with the people you trust.

Do I have to make my divorce registry public?

No. You can create an unlisted registry link and share it directly with the people you choose.