“As divorce rates increased, divorce has become normalised,” says Yasmine Saad, a clinical psychologist and founder of Madison Park Psychological Services in New York City. “We have become more and more comfortable with seeking expertise. It is no longer seen as a flaw of character, or a failure in one’s own life to divorce, which then normalised the use of experts to get help. It’s like wanting financial advice before investing your money. In this case, it’s seeking legal, emotional and practical advice before transitioning to another way of life.”