Divorce Dialogues
Divorce Dialogues brings experts together to talk about what works (and what doesn't) to reach a better life on the other side of divorce.
Episodes
March 29, 2024 • 24 mins
In the early days of her family law practice, Heather Quick noticed a troubling pattern among the women she represented.
Women often undervalued what they brought to the marriage and failed to stand up for themselves in the divorce process.
So, what can women do to change their mindset around divorce and fight for what they deserve?
Heather Quick is Founder and CEO of Florida Women’s Law Group, the only divorce and family law f...
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March 15, 2024 • 26 mins
If you’re going through a divorce, writing a love letter is probably the last thing on your mind.
But Jennifer Lee, AWMA, AIF, suggests that sharing your values and hopes for the future in a family love letter to your children is a good first step for financial planning in divorce.
So, how does a love letter help you set meaningful financial goals and make better money decisions?
Jennifer is the founder of Modern Wealth, a Saras...
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February 2, 2024 • 27 mins
Asking your partner for a divorce is challenging under any circumstances. But the conversation can be downright dangerous if you’re leaving an abusive spouse.
In fact, upwards of 70% of women who leave an abusive spouse are murdered.
So, what resources are available to victims of intimate partner violence? How do you mitigate the risks associated with divorcing an abuser?
Beverly Price is the driving force behind Her Empowered ...
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January 5, 2024 • 25 mins
Is your relationship causing you a great deal of stress? Do you suspect that your partner has a diagnosable mental illness?
In such a challenging situation, it’s human nature to blame the other person in the relationship. To label their behavior as wrong and ask, ‘Why won’t they change?’
But if their mental health is in question, they may not be able to change. And the better question is, ‘What is YOUR next right step?’
Judy He...
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December 22, 2023 • 23 mins
If you aren’t fully informed about your finances in marriage, you can’t negotiate from a level playing field in divorce.
That’s why Adrienne Grace is committed to helping women with what she calls holistic financial planning.
So, what is holistic financial planning? How can it help you negotiate a realistic divorce settlement and build a plan for the future?
Adrienne is the Women’s Wealth Advocate and Holistic Financial Planner ...
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November 25, 2023 • 29 mins
What do you need to know about filing your taxes during or after divorce?
Are asset transfers taxable? What about alimony and child support? Who claims the children?
And what if your ex mishandled the finances and there’s tax debt you knew nothing about?
Tax Attorney Hubert Johnson is Founder of Guardian Tax Law, where he has assisted thousands of individuals and businesses dealing with IRS and state tax issues.
Hubert lecture...
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October 20, 2023 • 25 mins
Julie Rountree began her career as a divorce attorney. And she quickly realized that clients expected her to be both their legal advocate and counselor.
But it was very difficult to wear both hats.
Julie recognized that her clients needed someone to help them navigate the emotions of divorce.
That’s when she stumbled on divorce coaching and thought, ‘This is professional who’s been missing from the divorce litigation team.’
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October 6, 2023 • 27 mins
We all assume that when we get divorced, things are going to get better.
But when a marriage ends, communication is usually at a low point. And that communication style tends to stick, which causes ongoing conflict in the co-parenting relationship.
So, what can you do to interrupt that conflict dynamic with your ex? How do you build a constructive, positive co-parenting relationship?
Jenni Rock is the creator of Co-Parenting Wi...
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September 22, 2023 • 27 mins
Do you suspect that your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is hiding money?
If your partner is trying to avoid equitable distribution in a divorce settlement, they might be keeping assets from you or transferring money into a secret account.
But is it necessary to hire a forensic accountant? Or can you do the job yourself?
Tracey Coenen is a renowned forensic accountant and the brains behind the Divorce Money Guide. She is also the author of...
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September 8, 2023 • 26 mins
What story are you telling yourself about your divorce?
Blaming your ex may seem justified, but that story only gets you stuck in a victim mentality with no control over your own life.
So, how do you rewrite your story and start building an empowered life post-divorce?
Kimberly Kelley is the neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner and hypnotherapist behind Reinvent Yourself, a program that helps newly single people creat...
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August 25, 2023 • 26 mins
Wonder what your kids are experiencing during the divorce process? What if you could ask adult children of divorce for advice?
Grace Casper became a child of divorce at the age of eight. By age 10, she had written the first draft of her book, Dear Parents: Notes from a Child of Divorce by Grace Casper.
Today, Grace runs Divorce Tips from Kids, a platform dedicated to helping families navigate divorce, and hosts Divorce: What I ...
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August 11, 2023 • 26 mins
Worried thoughts about the future generate anxiety. And divorce begets an uncertain future.
So, it’s no surprise that anxiety is such a common emotion in divorce.
But how do you navigate that anxiety without getting overwhelmed in the process?
Bernadette Purcell is Founder of Shore Behavioral Health, a practice that helps patients with anxiety disorders enjoy more fulfilling lives and supports individuals and couples through a...
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July 28, 2023 • 26 mins
Divorce makes us feel vulnerable. And many of us lawyer up and come out swinging to protect ourselves.
But what if there’s a more effective way to reach an agreement with your ex? What if a little self-reflection early on can help you improve the process of working with a divorce professional?
Jacinta Gallant is a respected lawyer, mediator and educator recognized internationally for her innovative approach to conflict resolution...
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June 30, 2023 • 27 mins
If your marriage is ending, you may be convinced that things will never be good again.
But what if I told you there is a way to stay positive, even during a divorce? To feel less vulnerable in stressful situations? And change the dynamic of conversations with your ex?
Bill Carmody serves as Chief Coaching Officer for Positive Intelligence, where he oversees the application of mental fitness for thousands of coaches worldwide.
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June 23, 2023 • 26 mins
According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, divorce is the second most stressful life event after the death of a spouse.
And that stress has an impact on our food choices and overall health.
So, how might we leverage integrative nutrition to make positive, lasting lifestyle changes while we’re coping with divorce?
Suzy Wood is the Integrative Nutrition Health Coach behind True Wellness Within, a platform that helps people mak...
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June 16, 2023 • 24 mins
Traditional coparenting arrangements put the focus on the divorcing couple. They establish new, separate households, and the kids go back and forth.
But what happens if you shift your focus and build a coparenting plan around the children?
When Bill DeSalvo’s ex-wife introduced him to the idea of nesting, he had misgivings. But he was open to the alternative because of its benefits for his kids.
On the last episode of Divorce Di...
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May 18, 2023 • 25 mins
Separated parents often worry about the upheaval a divorce causes in their kids’ lives, especially the stress that comes with moving back and forth between two households.
But what if you could give your children the security of staying in the family home?
Nesting allows kids to do just that. And it’s the parents who move in and out.
So, how does nesting work? Is it right for your family?
Beth Behrendt is the author of Nesting...
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May 5, 2023 • 26 mins
At the beginning of a new romance, we’re not worried about repeating the unhealthy patterns that ended our previous relationships. We tell ourselves that this one is different.
But statistics tell a different story.
The divorce rate is 41% for first marriages, 60% for second marriages and 73% the third time around.
So, what’s behind those dismal statistics? And what can we do to heal a disappointing love life?
Dr. Thomas Jorda...
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April 21, 2023 • 25 mins
Many people are overburdened with expenses after divorce. So, what options do you have when the cost of living on your own becomes overwhelming and you get into financial trouble?
Though it is a last resort, sometimes filing for bankruptcy is the best way to eliminate some of your debt and get back on your feet.
So, how do divorce and bankruptcy law work together? What do you need to know about declaring bankruptcy in divorce?
D...
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April 7, 2023 • 25 mins
If you’re going through a divorce, you’ve likely fallen into what David Emerald Womeldorff calls the Dreaded Drama Triangle or DDT.
But this framework keeps you and your ex focused on your problems rather than the outcomes you want.
So, what is the antidote to the toxicity of DDT? How do you shift out of fear and reactivity into creativity and empowerment?
David is the Creator-in-Chief of The Empowerment Dynamic and Cofounder of...
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