UNTYING THE KNOTS

UNTYING THE KNOTS

When you first consider changing your family configuration, whether it be divorce or legitimation or a custody action, and whether you've thought about it on your own or your spouse has raised the idea, your brain fills with an extraordinary amount of questions and emotions. The purpose of this podcast is to answer as many of those questions as possible. We want to resolve some of the unknows you're wondering about, and alleviate the fear that comes from that. You might not want people to see you listening to a podcast called “Untying the Knots” and we totally get that. For that reason, we are releasing this same podcast under a different title called The Knot Family Mystery. You can subscribe to and listen to that podcast and anyone who happens to see it on your phone will think that you’re a true crime lover and won’t know you’re listening to a podcast about divorce and family changes. Our hope is that you use this podcast like a search engine by scanning through our show notes or on the podcast tab of our website to see a list of every question that we answer and exactly what episode and time you’ll find us answering your question. Our plan is to update this podcast several times a year, answering new questions (or adding to our answers from old questions) to create the ultimate podcast resource about changing families. Between the two of us we have 45 years of legal experience and we've been involved in over 1,000 family law cases, including our own. We’ve handled same sex marriages, we’ve had clients who have been married and divorced to each other multiple times, we’ve helped people who’ve been married for two weeks and people who have been married for 30 years. We practice law in Georgia and every state is different so we want to give you general information, not specific legal advice. Welcome to Untying the Knots!

Episodes

July 1, 2020 • 30 mins
What is a normal, healthy family supposed to look like? And what happens when the white picket fence dream breaks apart? In this first episode of Untying the Knots, hosts Dawn and Kristen share their own experiences as both children of divorce and modern day co-parents themselves. Through their personal journeys of intentional healing, these two women have found a way to function within their new ideas of normal. Listen to this epi...
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Should parents stay together for the kids? Does child support still take place if both parents are co-parenting amicably? In this episode of Untying the Knots, hosts Dawn and Kristen answer questions like these and unpack some of the most common, and often destructive, myths about family. They speak with Director of Research and Public Education for the Council on Contemporary Families, Stephanie Coontz, who (literally) wrote the b...
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July 15, 2020 • 31 mins
What are the rules of disengagement? Are there dos and don’ts to breaking up? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen discuss the missteps of their own separations, the common mistakes they encounter in their practice, and what actions they believe can help families long-term. Whether it’s staying off social media or enlisting the help of a support system, this episode explores how to ditch a black and wh...
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July 22, 2020 • 27 mins
What makes a good support system? And how can support systems create healing and progress during a time of family conflict? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen explore what to look for in support systems and share how therapy has been an essential tool in their own family — crisis or not. With the growth in virtual therapy sessions, support is opening up to marginalized communities and making healing possib...
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July 29, 2020 • 35 mins
Is amicable co-parenting possible? How can two parents in family conflict get on the same page about their kids? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen dive into the best practices of holistic co-parenting, shedding light on their own struggles as co-parents themselves. They discuss what co-parenting can be when consistency and compromise are at the forefront, and how important it is to give your children permi...
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August 5, 2020 • 43 mins
What does intimate partner violence entail? What are some of the warning signs and patterns that indicate abuse? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen break down the red flags associated with intimate partner violence and share ways to make the home a safe space. In this first part of a two-part series, they speak with Jennifer Stolarski, Chief Assistant District Attorney for DeKalb County, Georgia, about teaching ...
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August 12, 2020 • 24 mins
How does intimate partner violence escalate over time? And what makes it difficult for a survivor to leave an abusive relationship? In this second episode of a series on Intimate Partner Violence, Dawn and Kristen share examples of abuse they have witnessed in their clients’ cases and how temporary protective orders can become an important tool for safety. And while it takes survivors an average of 7 times to leave an abusive...
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How does systemic racism affect personal trauma, the health of a family, and the role of parenthood? And what does it take to be actively anti-racist? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Kristen and Dawn explore their own relationship as a Black millennial woman and a white middle-aged woman, answering tough questions with both honesty and compassion. Kristen shares what it was like to spend her life operating within white spaces...
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August 26, 2020 • 31 mins
What is financial safety? And how can financial literacy serve as tools of empowerment when navigating divorce? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen discuss the psychological relationship often had with money and how generational wealth, poverty mindset, and debt shaming can serve as obstacles in finding financial freedom. Dawn shares her own relationship with money, imparting the lessons she has learned along the...
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September 2, 2020 • 37 mins
What does a happy blended family sound like? And how can family holidays and gatherings stay special when they no longer resemble the occasions of years past? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Kristen and Dawn bring on two very special guests to demonstrate that a complex, divorced family can be healthy and happy--their exes! Dawn, Kristen, Wendel, and Frank relive some of the painful and cringe-worthy memories from untangling ...
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What's a custody evaluation and is it right for my case? 1:40 Do moms always win custody? - 4:02 How does a parent’s mental illness affect child custody? - 7:10 I live in a different county than my ex. Will our kids have to go to a new school? - 9:22 Can I include specific rules in our custody arrangement rules for our child I would like my ex to follow? - 10:55 -- If you would like to listen to this podcast but do not want t...
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August 3, 2022 • 18 mins
Will my kids be asked to testify in our divorce? - 1:40 What is a guardian ad litem? - 6:25 How should I interact with my child’s guardian ad litem? - 10:29 Is it legal to travel with a child during a divorce? - 14:36 Can my kids and I stay on my ex's health insurance plan? - 16:21 -- If you would like to listen to this podcast but do not want to have a podcast about this topic on your device, search KNOT FAMILY MYSTERY and y...
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Should I open a credit card in my name before filing for divorce? - 1:40 Why is my soon-to-be ex asking for so much in the divorce? - 2:50 Will my ex get to keep the engagement ring I bought? - 5:49 Will I have to split my family inheritance during a divorce? - 7:19 What's the best way to protect my assets during divorce? - 8:01 I'm the family breadwinner. How much will my alimony payments be? (9:10) -- If you would like to listen ...
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I had an affair. How does cheating affect a divorce case? - 1:40 Is it legal to use pictures and recordings I secretly took in our marital home? - 6:01 -- If you would like to listen to this podcast but do not want to have a podcast about this topic on your device, search KNOT FAMILY MYSTERY and you will find a podcast in the true crime category with artwork similar to this show. After about 30 seconds, the true crime intro to that...
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We're divorcing, but I don't know the best way to tell the kids. Help? - 1:40 We're separating, but need to tell our kids. What's the right thing to say? - 4:10 What's the best way to tell our kids about a separation? - 7:04 What should we consider when telling kids about a separation? - 8:49 How will my kids react when I tell them about the divorce? - 16:16 -- If you would like to listen to this podcast but do not want to have a p...
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What are the warning signs a marriage is over? - 1:40 I want a divorce. What now? - 6:59 Is it really better to stay together for the kids? - 15:04 What are the top divorce dos and don'ts? - 22:07 How can I protect my family from an abusive ex? - 31:19 -- If you would like to listen to this podcast but do not want to have a podcast about this topic on your device, search KNOT FAMILY MYSTERY and you will find a podcast in the t...
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August 3, 2022 • 10 mins
Are divorce proceedings different for LGBTQ+ marriages? - 2:01 My spouse gave birth to our child, but I never legally became the second parent. What custody rights do I have? - 2:14 My partner and I lived together before marriage. How will the court split our assets? - 3:39 My lawyer has no experience with LGTBQ+ divorce cases. Does this matter? - 4:55 My ex and I disagree on how to care for our trans child. What now? - 7:30 -- If ...
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How do I find the best divorce lawyer? - 1:40 What are the best questions to ask a new divorce lawyer? - 4:57 What should I expect from my divorce lawyer? How often should I expect updates from my attorney? What's the best way to get updates from my lawyer? - 9:10 Can I use our joint account to pay for divorce fees? - 11:01 Can I get my attorneys fees paid for by an ex? - 14:00 Can I get divorced without a lawyer? - 15:27 My divorc...
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Am I legally allowed to date before my divorce is final? - 1:40 Can I give my new partner gifts before I'm legally divorced? - 4:53 What's the best way to communicate with my soon-to-be ex? 6:46 Can I move out of our home after filing for divorce? - 12:41 Is it legal to evict my spouse from our house during a divorce? - 14:44 -- If you would like to listen to this podcast but do not want to have a podcast about this topic on your d...
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When will my divorce be finalized? 1:40 How can I get a fast divorce? - 17:31 What is the average cost of a divorce? - 18:43 How do I protect my right to privacy during a divorce? - 20:51 We moved to a new state, but I want a divorce. What now? - 24:19 My spouse won't agree to a divorce. What should I do now? - 24:49 -- If you would like to listen to this podcast but do NOT want to have a podcast about this topic on your devic...
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