From Bulldog to Bridge Builder: Kary Watson’s Journey to Transform Divorce

In this episode of Dishing on Divorce, host Mandy Pullen Barr welcomes special guest Kary Watson, a seasoned family law attorney and founder of Together You Part, a groundbreaking online mediation practice based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience, Kary shares her powerful journey from a high-conflict, aggressive divorce litigator—known as the “bulldog”—to a compassionate mediator dedicated to transforming the divorce process into a collaborative, cost-effective, and respectful experience.

Kary opens up about the personal toll her early litigation career took on her and her family. These wake-up moments inspired her to seek a better way, and she eventually launched Together You Part to offer divorcing couples an innovative alternative grounded in emotional intelligence and transformative mediation.

The episode delves into Kary’s unique five-step virtual mediation process, which centers on each individual’s “why,” fosters safe one-on-one conversations with mediators, promotes realistic timelines and flat fees, and culminates in a heartfelt closing ceremony, offering clients closure, clarity, and intention as they transition into their new lives.

Mandy and Kary also discuss the evolving landscape of family law, generational shifts in attorney burnout, the importance of holistic support, including coaches and financial analysts, and how to navigate complex cases involving high conflict or power imbalances.

Listeners will gain insight into how divorce can be handled with dignity rather than destruction, empowering them to be educated consumers and advocates for themselves throughout the process.

Tune in for this inspiring conversation full of wisdom, heart, and hope that challenges the traditional divorce narrative and highlights a better way forward.

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