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K-12 ConfidentialEpisode 1. Intro to the Messes: K-12 Education is BIZARRE!The inaugural episode of the K 12 Confidential podcast dives into the complex and pressing issues plaguing the American K-12 education system. Host Trina English discusses with her sister Mandy Walker the alarming states of literacy and sexual violence in schools, the opaque and ineffective governance structures, and the exploitative practices of for-profit educational corporations. The episode sets the stage for a series of investigative discussions aimed at unveiling the root causes and proposing solutions through a petition for the creation of a national K-12 educator governing board.00:00 Welcome to K-12 Confidential00:19 Introduction to the Podcast...
2025-08-0446 min
Conversations About DivorceProtection Orders And Divorce: What Are They, How Do You Get One And Do They Keep You Safe?If you can work cooperatively with your spouse through the end of your marriage, it's better all round. Better for your emotional health, better for your kids and absolutely better for your wallet.But that's not always possible especially when there's been domestic abuse, whether it's physical. emotional or financial.Abuse makes ending a relationship much, much more difficult. We know that on average it takes a victim seven attempts to leave an abuser before staying away for good. We also know that the risk of being killed increases 75 percent when a woman tries to leave...
2019-05-1334 min
Conversations About DivorceDivorce Can Make An IRS Problem Go From Bad To WorseIt's pretty typical in a marriage for one spouse to take on the responsibility for doing the taxes and often times, the other spouse is all too happy to be relieved of that task. And then divorce happens ...And then they find out that the taxes they thought they had filed, haven't been filed ...Or, the taxes they thought had been paid, haven't ...Or, they hear for the first time that there's tens of thousands of dollars owed to the IRS.Then what?Joining Mandy for this Conversation...
2019-04-2931 min
Conversations About DivorceThinking about where to live after divorce? Here's how to avoid making a mistakeFiguring out where to live after divorce is often very unsettling and is the issue that causes the most upheaval. While you and your STBX are discussing what happens to the marital home, you feel in a state of limbo, uncertain where life will take you. That makes it hard to make other decisions and yet, at least one of you is going to have to move.Here you are, in the middle of one of life’s most stressful experiences, with everyone telling you no to make any major decisions and there’s this one that you abso...
2019-04-1532 min
Conversations About DivorceLooking for Happiness After Divorce? You Have To Let Go Of The PastIt doesn't matter the circumstances of the end of your marriage, we all learn things about ourselves in the process. We learn our values, our beliefs, our choices and, if we do the self-work we understand where they came from and if they are serving or hurting us. This is your baggage. We all have it. And if you want to find happiness after divorce some it is going to have to go. Mandy's guest for this Conversation calls it "taking out your trash." Antonia Ragozzino has just published her second novel, "Taking Out...
2019-04-0131 min
Hot Shopping TipsAre you wasting money on insurance you don’t need?In Episode #39, we'll tell you about policies you can safely skip, which can help you save hundreds of dollars in premiums every year. Hot Shopping Tips co-host, Mandy Walker, has covered insurance for more than a decade, and will explain why products like whole life, life insurance for kids, critical-illness policies, wedding coverage, and extended warranties may not be worth it. We also discuss: What you need to know about price-matching at Walmart. And the risks and rewards of the new key-making kiosks.
2019-03-2322 min
Conversations About DivorceManaging Your Credit Score Through Your DivorceTalking about credit scores doesn't sound like a very interesting topic and in fact, it's good if your credit score is boring. That would mean that it was at least stable.But stable is often not what's going on in divorce and divorce is frequently the time when people are looking at their credit score for the first time or in a long time. As we start to talk about things like getting a new credit card, closing out old accounts, qualifying for a mortgage or car loan, the importance of your credit score becomes very clear.
2019-03-1830 minConversations About DivorceFinding The Right Divorce Support For YouThere's little disagreement that ending your marriage is one of the most difficult experiences and transitions you'll have in life. It can also be one of the most isolating. In the months leading up to going public, people often hide the truth about what is going on from family and friends because if you can work it out, you don't want people to know about all the problems.Once the decision is public, people are still quiet about what's going on. That's a mixture of wanting some privacy, fear of judgement, feeling embarrassed and simply not wanting to...
2019-03-0432 minConversations About DivorceAre You Sure About Divorce? Try Reconnecting With Your SpouseWhile deciding to divorce is always a hard decision and not something anyone wants, for some people it becomes very clear that this is what needs to happen. Often times this involves infidelity, domestic abuse or addiction problems.For others, making the decision is much more challenging. They get along OK with their spouse, don't really argue, parent well together, can make decisions together but there's something's missing. Usually it's a lack of intimacy - physical and/or emotional. It's a roommate marriage.These are the hardest marriages to end. People agonize over the decision for...
2019-02-1833 minConversations About DivorceWhy You Need New Boundaries After DivorceBoundaries is a word that comes up often in divorce-related discussions. Certainly, the changing nature of your relationship with your ex may make it apparent that it's time for new boundaries with them.Dealing with friends and family members may also prompt you to re-examine your boundaries as you try to protect yourself from over-sharing or being told what you should and shouldn't be doing.And then there's dating ... that experience may make you wonder if you ever had good boundaries to begin with or what has happened to everyone else's boundaries.So what...
2019-02-0431 minConversations About DivorceIt's Wrong To Think You're Not A Family After DivorceOne of the most common reasons for not ending a marriage is not wanting to break up the family. Yet, ask people who are post-divorce and they'll tell you with no uncertainty that they are still a family, just a bit different now.This tells us that the sense of family is important to many people and that what family means is fluid.So how do people accept their family is changing? What does family after divorce mean? What can you do to shape the family you have after divorce?Joining Mandy for this...
2019-01-2132 minConversations About DivorceSeeing Divorce As An OpportunityDivorce is always an opportunistic event except that most people don't see it that way.It's opportunistic because at least for the person making the decision to end the marriage, they have concluded that life will be better outside the relationship. It doesn't mean that the divorce was what they wanted or that it isn't hurtful, painful and difficult. Nor does it mean that every aspect of their life will be better. Finances might be worse but emotionally it would be better. Lifestyle may change but parenting may become easier. Weighing all the considerations...
2019-01-0731 minConversations About DivorceThe Key Things You Need To Know About Divorce And The Non-Working SpouseThe standard advice for a non-working spouse used to be to sit tight and not make any changes. They likely could continue to stay-at-home and may even get lifetime alimony. That's not the case any longer. Alimony is likely going to be limited in duration and more and more professionals are saying get back to work and don't wait.So what should you consider? What sort of work are you expected to be doing? How could this impact your spousal support?Joining Mandy for this Conversation is Ann Grant, an attorney who experienced her...
2018-12-2431 minConversations About DivorceHow To Keep Your House With Your Ex After DivorceTypically, what happens in divorce is that one spouse keeps the marital home, buying out the equity of the other spouse, or the house is sold and the net proceeds shared.But more and more couples are finding that this won't work for them. Rising mortgage interest rates and increasing house prices are driving divorcing couples to see how they can continue to co-own the marital home after divorce.These arrangements can absolutely work however there are many details and situations that need to be considered and discussed up front so they can be written into...
2018-12-1034 minConversations About DivorceHealing From Divorce: No Easy Or Quick WayHealing from divorce is something we all need to do. It applies just as much to the person who initiates the divorce as the person whose spouse makes the decision.Working through the recovery process stirs up so much - some from your childhood and family of origin, some from our cultural and societal norms and expectations and, of course, a whole lot from what happened during your marriage and previous committed relationships.While we all need to work on our healing, many people don't and the consequences of that plays out in our relationships with...
2018-11-2632 minConversations About DivorceWhat It Takes To Leave An Abusive RelationshipWhen you hear a tale of abuse, whether it's in the news, a friend or a family member, and whether it's physical, emotional or financial abuse, do you find yourself wondering why the person doesn't just leave? Why do they stay?They know why. They know exactly what it takes to leave an abusive relationship. In fact, survivors have often left many times and the obstacles to being alone force them back to their abuser.Joining Mandy for this Conversation about leaving an abusive relationship are Jackie List and BreAnne Meyer with Safe Shelter...
2018-11-0529 minConversations About DivorceDigital Hacks That Make Single Parenting EasierJuggling parenting and working is hard enough - doing it when your children are in two homes is even more challenging. When you're trying to make sure your child's other parent is on the same page with schedules, transportation, homework, activities, play-dates, doctor's appointments, it's easy for something to fall through the cracks.In fact, it's inevitable. You know it's going to happen and you just hope that it won't be something too important.Who doesn't want an assistant? Well, chances are you already do have an assistant - your smartphone and if you haven't discovered...
2018-10-2230 minConversations About DivorceThe Power Of Apologies In DivorceApologies are powerful - done well, they open the door to healing, make amends for wrong-doings and may lead to forgiveness and rebuilt relationships.The absence of a sincere apology on the other hand, can make relationships worse, destroy trust and create obstacles to healing.In the context of divorce, the lack of a heartfelt apology can lead to bitterness and resentment over the end of the marriage, and may seriously hamper the ability of parents to work together for their children.But apologies are often in short supply. What difference does an apology...
2018-10-0834 minConversations About DivorceParallel Parenting - A Way To Reduce Conflict After DivorceThe gold standard in parenting after divorce that we're all supposed to aim for is co-parenting - you work collaboratively on all aspects of your child's life with your ex. You work to adopt common parenting strategies, have consistent rules between homes, attend events together, and some even vacation together.The reality is that very few parents can accomplish this all the time and for some parents this is an impossible standard most of the time. Trying to follow co-parenting strategies may actually cause more conflict and leads to stress and anxiety for everyone, including your child.
2018-09-2433 minConversations About DivorceUnderstanding Divorce With Adult ChildrenIf you're looking for guidance on divorcing with adult children, you might not find much.They tend to be the forgotten demograhic: the legal system is all about minor children and there simply hasn't been much research on the impact of divorce in adult children. That's probably because until recently divorce among people with long term marriages was less common. That's changing and in fact, the divorce rate among people aged 50 and older is increasing. That means more and more adults are experiencing their parents' divorce.What we're finding is that the age of the children d...
2018-09-1033 minConversations About DivorceGetting To Grips With Your Finances After DivorceHousehold bills, credit card bills, bank charges, late-payment fees, kid expenses, mortgage refinancing, IRA transfers ... divorce often means having to deal with all of these all at once. It's a deluge that can be overwhelming even if you are used to handling all the finances. If you haven't been handling the finances, then you might feel like you're drowning.Layer on top of that the emotions and beliefs we all attach to money and it's no wonder people procrastinate and delay dealing with this and end up feeling incompetent and inadequate.But living on a fixed...
2018-08-1535 minConversations About DivorceWhy People Stay In Unhealthy MarriagesAs a divorce coach and blogger, I hear lots of stories about people's marriages - they write and share the awful things that have been going on, often times for years, Then they say they really feel like throwing in the towel and calling it quits but should they?They feel guitly, scared, embarassed, ashamed, afraid for the kids, can't afford to leave and sometimes even wonder if their reason for wanting out is good enough.If things are so bad and have been so bad for so long why do they stay? What keeps them f...
2018-08-0635 minConversations About DivorceDealing With The End Of Your MarriageMost people don't make snap decisions to end a marriage and that's as it should be. Getting a legal and financial assessment about the impact of divorce is helpful but how do you assess the emotional relationship? And if it's your spouse who's deciding to end the marriage, how do you know whether to keep fighting for the marriage or to accept their decision?Joining Mandy for this Conversation are Elaine and Joe Foster, co-authors of I Wish I Knew This Before My Divorce: Ending The Battle Between Holding On And Letting Go. Their book is available on A...
2018-07-2331 minConversations About DivorceLearning To Love Yourself After DivorceHave you ever met anyone who said their divorce was easy? The legal process may be easy for some but the emotional process of ending a marriage is challenging for virtually everyone. People often describe it as the hardest life experience they've faced.Getting divorced has a way of bringing out the worst in the best of us. It shakes your confidence, your self-esteem and fills you with self-doubts and fears of not being enough - not good enough, not smart enough, not attractive enough, not capable enough ...These are self-limiting beliefs and they hold us...
2018-07-0931 minConversations About DivorceSurviving Wedding Season After DivorceIt doesn't matter who it is, best-friend, niece, cousin ... who wants to go to an event celebrating a marriage when your own marriage is falling apart or if you're in the middle of all the legal wrangling or even when you're just starting out on your own again?Can you say no to wedding invites?Can you go solo, even before you and your spouse have gone public?Who else can you take as a plus one?How do you handle those awkward questions from extended family members?Joining Mandy...
2018-06-1132 minConversations About DivorceHow To Overcome Anger In DivorceRegardless of how civil or amicable you want your divorce to be, disagreements are inevitable. Knowing how to calm anger in divorce could be your key to resolving these disagreements and staying out of the courtroom.When you're negotiating over the division of assets and how to parent together, and the hurt and pain are fresh and raw, it's hard to approach this simply as a business negotiation. It's easy to let all the past history bubble up into angry outbursts.Those angry exchanges can continue long after the divorce is final when you're parenting together.
2018-05-2836 minConversations About DivorceWhat You Need To About Divorce And Financial AidMany couples don't discuss their child's college expenses at the time of their divorce for two reasons. One, typically, courts have no jurisdiction over this and there is no requirement for parents to pay for their child's college education so many lawyers recommend leaving it out of the divorce agreement. Two, when getting everything else resolved has taken so much time and effort, who has the energy to discuss something that isn't required?That could be a big mistake and at the very least, financial aid expert Paula Bishop says couples need to agree to meet an...
2018-05-1432 minConversations About DivorceIs Your Spouse Lying To You?Nobody likes to think their spouse is lying to them but if you're getting divorced, the chances that they are not being entirely truthful increases and you need to be alert to that possibility. Accepting everything they say as fact could hurt you.If you've always believed your spouse, how to do start to detect the lies?On the otherhand, if you're convinced now that everything out of your spouse's mouth is a lie, how do you know what's true?What are the telltale signs the experts watch for? Joining Mandy for th...
2018-04-3031 minConversations About DivorceKeeping Your Divorce CivilMost people don't want a litigated divorce. They want a civil divorce. They hope their spouse will agree that the marriage is over and then they can discuss the parenting and finances as reasonable people who once loved each other. No one wants the nastiness and expense of a courtroom battle and no one wants long, drawn out negotiations that keep you locked in a state of limbo for months.The good news is that you can have a civil divorce and the key to that is being emotionally prepared to choose that path. It's not easy...
2018-04-1630 minConversations About DivorceThe Increase In Gray Divorce And What It Means For YouWhether you like the term or not, gray divorce is real and the rate for midlife divorces in the U.S. is increasing. Most of the time, the kids are adults or in college so the absence of parenting issues can make the divorce easier. Conversely, there may be more assets that need to be divided and this makes these divorces more complex. What is clear, is that midlife splits are not easy or straight-forward and men and women experience these divorces very differently.Listen in to discover what drives these divorces, the social penatly that men often...
2018-03-2833 minConversations About DivorceHandling Debts In DivorceNobody likes to talk about their debts and it's often the hardest part of negotiations in divorce.Too often, one spouse didn't realize the extent of the debt or perhaps there's always been conflct because one party is a spender and the other is a saver. Perhaps both spouses knew about the debt but didn't really pay attention to it because, well, life was grand, the money was coming in, and borrowing for a second car or a vacation was part of the plan. It was all going to work out.But then it doesn't work...
2018-03-1434 minConversations About DivorceNavigating Compensation Complexities In DivorceCompensation issues in divorce may be more common than you would expect. They often come up in connection with spousal support or alimony and when it comes to things like stock options and deferred compensation arrangements, the division of marital assets is impacted.The questions that come from different compensation arrangements are frequently confusing and complex and even the recipients often don't fully understand what they have. So if you're the divorcing spouse what are you supposed to do? How will you figure this out and how will you handle it them in your divorce?It m...
2018-03-0536 minConversations About DivorceCoping With Divorce And The Threat of SuicideThere have been numerous studies finding that divorce increases the risk of suicide and that risk is much higher for men than for women. While the marriage maybe ending, suicide is not the outcome most people want.How do you respond if you start to discuss divorce and your spouse starts talking about suicide?What do you do if it's you whose having suicidal thoughts?And maybe even more difficult to deal with, what if your child starts to talk about just wanting to be done?Should the divorce be put on h...
2018-02-1936 minConversations About DivorceThe Financial Essentials You Need To Know For Your DivorceWhether you are using attorneys or not, to get started on your divorce, you will have to gather all of your financial information and share it with your spouse (and vice versa). Many people, inadvertently skip this step and jump straight into discussions about who's going to keep the house and how other assets should be divided. That's not smart and it can lead to deadlocks and breakdowns in the negotiations. You'll also be making life-changing decisions with incomplete information.Yet, when people do start gathering this information, frequently it's overwhelming and confusing so they put it off...
2018-02-0541 minConversations About DivorceWhat The New Tax Law Changes Mean For Your DivorceThe new tax bill has lots of changes that impact people getting divorced and while there's been plenty of media coverage of the changes, that coverage has been short on the divorce related details and specifics such as the tax year in which changes take effect or reminders about changes that will revert in 2026.Understanding these changes is important for anyone negotiating a divorce settlement and especially important if you started those negotiations last year. What makes this even more critical is that most of the time, once your settlement agreement becomes a court order, you are done. T...
2018-01-2236 minConversations About DivorceWhat Will Happen To Your Business In Your Divorce?Businesses come in all shapes and sizes. If the business is making money, then it's pretty obvious that there's going to be a discussion about how that business should be valued and divided in divorce and there's rarely one answer to that.If the business isn't making any money, then a common mistake is thinking that it can be ignored. It can't. You may still need to discuss compensation for the startup expenses and you'll definitely want protection from future debts and liabilities.Joining Mandy to discuss this complicated area is Chicago-based divorce adviser, attorney, mediator a...
2018-01-0835 minConversations About DivorceCould A Post Nuptial Agreement Save Your Marriage?If you're working on your marriage, trying to save your relationship, then you need to create a post-nuptial agreement. The communication that goes into creating one of these agreements means that your relationship could be transformed in a meaningful and lasting way. If it doesn't create lasting change, then the agreement could make your divorce much. much easier and significantly less expensive.Joining Mandy for this Conversation is attorney Tom Gardiner, author of The Post Nup Solution: How To Save A Marriage In Crisis Or End It Fairly. (Available on Amazon) Tom is a business attorney who has...
2017-12-1830 minConversations About DivorceYou Can Embrace The Holidays While Dealing With Your DivorceThe Holidays are tough no matter where you are in the divorce process. And while you may feel like skipping them altogether, they are hard to avoid. Everywhere you go, there's a message about the holidays that hits you - on T.V., on the radio, at the grocery store, at work, in your neighborhood, at your kid's school .... There's no escape.So what are you supposed to do? Is there a way to change your thinking and instead of dreading them, embrace the holidays so you actually have fun and enjoy yourself?Yes! And you m...
2017-12-0436 minConversations About DivorceThe Things You Need To Know About Pets And DivorcePets are an integral part of daily life for many families. They're often seen and treated as family members. So when it comes to divorce, deciding what happens to the pets can be every bit as contentious as deciding how to co-parent together.While couples may want to create a plan for sharing, in the vast majority of places in the U.S. the law still treats pets as property. That means if you can't come to your own agreement, then a judge will decide what happens to the pets following the same rules that apply to other...
2017-11-2034 minConversations About DivorceHow Much Help Are Online Resources In A DivorceAlmost everyone getting divorced these days goes online for help, whether that's looking for information to help avoid using attorneys or for emotional support. Nobody is relying solely on what their attorney tells them.The good news is that there is a ton of information and resources available now. The bad news is that some of these could harm you more than help you. So what are the pitfalls of going online? What are the risks? How can you tell which sources are trustworthy and dependable and which sources should you steer clear of? What are the redflags yo...
2017-11-0633 minConversations About DivorceCommunicating With Your Ex To Avoid Conflict And Resolve DisagreementsDisagreements are normal in any relationship so you have to expect that you and your ex are not going to agree on everything. If you're not comfortable handling disagreements, knowing this might make you groan, tense up and become anxious. You have choices.You could decide you're just going to say no to everything your ex asks. That will however lead to on-going unresolved conflict which is when divorce harms children the most.At the other end of the scale, you could choose to go along with whatever your ex wants. This is more a t...
2017-10-2337 minConversations About DivorceWhat You Need To Know About Divorce And Your Credit ScoreThe data breach at Equifax has many of us monitoring our credit score more closely now but the data breach isn't the only threat to your credit score. Divorce is a common time when many people become aware of their score and the decisions that you make leading up to the end of your marriage and in your divorce settlement can have a significant impact on your score.Coming at a time when you may be applying for a credit, such as refinancing, a car loan or a new credit card, a lower credit score could mean higher...
2017-10-0938 minConversations About DivorceHow To Negotiate Your Parenting Time Without Hurting Your ChildIf you and your spouse have minor children, then you're going to need a plan for how you will parent together after you're divorced and this is an area with which many couples struggle.Part of the struggle is that the concept of successful shared parenting is relatively new. While people who are getting divorced now may have parents who were divorced and experienced living in two separate homes, the shared parenting they grew up with is very different from what we see today.Another challenge is the language we use to talk about this. While...
2017-09-2539 minConversations About DivorceSharing Your Child's Expenses With Your Ex Post-DivorceSharing your child's expenses with your ex post-divorce can be a minefield on so many levels. It leads to disputes over what expenses should be incurred, what should be shared, what's the fairest way of sharing them, how to get reimbursed and on it goes ....It can also fuel competition between parents with each parent having their preferred activity or their philosophy on what their child needs for school and and how much to spend. That competition is rarely good for the child.It's easy for one parent to feel they're carrying the responsibility for these e...
2017-09-1134 minConversations About DivorceDividing Up Your Household Items In DivorceDividing up your household items in divorce can be contentious, plain awkward and anything in between. In most situations, attorneys will tell you that it isn't worth fighting over this and even if the legal folk tell you to value everything at what you could sell it for on CraigsList, it doesn't mean deciding who gets what is easy.These Conversations are riddled with emotions and hidden meanings. Quite aside from concerns about equity, some items are just plain difficult to let go. And what you don't take, you may have to replace which adds to the expense...
2017-08-2836 minConversations About DivorceIs The Political Divide Threatening Your Marriage?A fundamental part of the American political scene is the difference between the Democrats and the Republicans and in Presidential election years it always gets intense. Look back to Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush and Al Gore, Barack Obama and John McClain and Mitt Romeny. The list goes on.What's different now though is that even now, almost nine months after the Presidential election, the divisive political climate continues and that conflict is spilling over into friendships and intimate relationships.In a recent survey from the polling firm, Wakefield Research, nearly 25 p...
2017-08-1432 minConversations About DivorceWhat Would Happen To Your Child If You Didn't Come Home?We all want to be there for our children but what if you're not? What if you're travelling overseas and there's an event, that means you're stuck there and can't get home? What if you have a medical emergency that leaves you hospitalized, in intensive care, unable to communicate? What if the unthinkable happens and you die in a car accident?Without an emergency response plan, your child may be taken into protective custody or foster care, making an already traumatic event much worse.And while the odds of these events happening to you may seem...
2017-07-3131 minConversations About DivorceThe Painful Truths About Custody BattlesIn this episode of Conversations About Divorce, we're talking about child custody battles.We've all read about the ugliness and painful allegations that are made in celebrity divorces and those are mainstays of many custody fights. They're always ugly, always expensive and once started, there's rarely any backtracking. Once the accusations have been made, there's no taking them back. They can't be erased.The impact these battles have can spread far and wide. The children at the center of the arguments are always exposed and involved, and friends and family members are rarely immune.T...
2017-07-1734 minConversations About DivorceChoosing A Divorce Recovery Program That's Right For YouHow often have you read about someone reflecting back on their divorce, how awful it was at the time, how it wasn't their choice and yet, how they wouldn't go back to that marriage again, how much they've learned since then and how much they themselves have changed?Compare that to the person who talks bitterly about their ex, even years afterwards, the person who doesn't have a new circle of friends, doesn't have new interests and says that everything would have been OK if they hadn't gotten divorced?Two completely different perspectives - victim and...
2017-07-0333 minConversations About DivorceTaking Your Emotions Out Of Your Divorce NegotiationsDivorce professionals say it's best to approach your divorce negotiations as a business discussion but how do you take your emotions out of it?First, let's remember why these discussions need to be more business:the legal system is not set up to resolve disagreements based on moral arguments. The judges are bound by statutes and case law. That doesn't necessarily mean that you shouldn't pursue a resolution you feel is morally right but recognize that doing so is likely going to mean increased legal expenses with no certainty of outcome. It's risky and the process for p...
2017-06-1936 minConversations About DivorceHow You Can Help Your Children Adjust To Your RemarriageBlending a family is a huge, complex topic and this is only going to scratch the surface ... if you are dating again, thinking about getting married again then you're going to need to help your children adjust to your remarriage.We know that second marriages are not easy. The U.S. Census Bureau in 2006 found that 60 percent of second marriages end in divorce. It seems that third marriages are even harder, ending in divorce about 70 percent of the time.Experts cite a number of reasons for this one of which is that the children can be...
2017-05-2232 minConversations About DivorceHow To Help Your Child Overcome Their Anxiety About Your DivorceYour divorce is about you and your spouse ending your marriage but how you do this and how you parent with your STBX after your divorce will have a profound impact on your child no matter their age. One thing you can be sure of: your divorce WILL make your child anxious.One challenge is that your child may not express their true feelings to you and even if they do tell you it's no big deal because most of their friends' parents are divorced, or that they understand that life may be better, the change in circumstances...
2017-05-0835 minConversations About DivorceWhat Is An Exit Affair And How To Survive OneExtra-marital affairs are not unusual - some studies have found that some 60 percent of married partners report having engaged in affairs. Some spouses do reconcile and recover from infidelity and may even report a stronger, closer relationship. There are some affairs however, where the exiting spouse already sees the marriage as over and in these case reconciliation is rare.For the victim or faithful spouse, the discovery of the affair comes as a brutal attack on what they often describe as a happy marriage. These exit affairs cut to the core, damaging self-esteem and self-confidence and they leave...
2017-04-2431 minConversations About DivorceWhat Is It With Divorce And Travel Adventures?Post-divorce travel adventures became familiar with Elizabeth Gilbert's epic, "Eat, Pray, Love" and while such a long, exotic trip may be out of reach for many, with some creativity and imagination you could make it happen.Joining Mandy for this episode is world traveler, photographer, writer and historian, Chandi Wyant. Wyant embarked on a pilgrimage following her divorce and spent forty days walking to Rome on Italy's historic route, the Via Francigena. Listen in to hear Mandy and Chandi talk about making the decision to travel and what to expect as well as some practical considerations such as t...
2017-04-1033 minConversations About DivorceMaking Sense Of Financial Planning After DivorceThere is always less money after divorce and ending a marriage means facing that reality. There's really no way to avoid it.Some people find themselves having to handle the household accounts for the first time either in a long time or sometimes, ever. It means there is no more shopping and buying things without knowing how they're going to be paid for. The spouse who took care of everything is gone and now you have to learn about budgeting.For some people, it means reassessing lifestyle choices and adjusting to the new reality....
2017-02-2840 minConversations About DivorceCould Your Marriage End Suddenly Without Warning?We all know someone who says their marriage ended suddenly with no warning. It’s hard to believe. We all like to think there must have been some red flags that were missed. After all, how could two people, married to each other, have such different views about the same marriage?But marriages do absolutely end without warning and when that happens it is a truly traumatic experience. Could it happen to you? What are the warning signs? Why does it happen? How do you recover?Joining Mandy to discuss these questions and more is psychotherapist Vi...
2017-01-3030 minConversations About DivorceWhat Does A Good Divorce Look Like?The word alone carries tremendous negativity, judgment and fear and divorce is commonly portrayed in the media as hostile and high-conflict. Amicable or civil divorces aren’t considered news unless there’s a novelty factor associated with them like Gynweth Paltrow’s “conscious uncoupling.”Often, our own beliefs and expectations around divorce pushes us to stay in unhealthy relationships and we procrastinate or delay ending our marriage.What if there was another way?What if there was a way you could break up without hostility?What if you could get divorced without spending a...
2017-01-1634 minConversations About DivorceHow To Approach The Most Common Parenting Problems After DivorceHow our children cope with divorce is front and foremost for many parents: none of us want our children to be harmed by the end of our marriage and their future well-being can be a major influence on the timing of divorce.Parenting after divorce isn’t by definition more difficult than parenting while married but it does often mean that differences between you and your child’s other parent are magnified. Resolving these differences is frequently easier said than done but not allowing them to become a source of conflict is key to your child’s well-being.
2017-01-0229 minConversations About DivorceAre You Ready To Forgive After Divorce?Most people, even those who initiate divorce, come through it feeling pain and hurt. The source of that pain maybe their spouse, third parties and even themselves. Without working through that pain and hurt, the danger is that we become bitter and resentful and that becomes a barrier to enjoying life.The key to healing is forgiveness. It’s challenging and difficult work but Forgiveness Coach, Emily Hooks knows from her personal experience that the benefits are worth it.Join Mandy and Emily Hooks to learn the common misunderstandings about forgiveness, the reasons why people don’t for...
2016-12-1936 minConversations About DivorceHow Do You Know It’s Time To End Your Marriage?We all know that relationships need care and feeding to make them last and most people don’t get married thinking they will get divorced. So when the marriage is troubled, we agonize over what to do. Can the relationship change? When is enough, enough? Are we making a mistake?Every relationship may be different but there are some common reasons people give for ending their marriage. Mid-life relationship expert, Jed Diamond joins Mandy to discuss these common reasons, what’s really going on and whether people have the opportunity to turn disillusionment into real lasting love.
2016-12-0536 minConversations About DivorceThe Tax Issues You Need To Know Before You DivorceEveryone files a tax return and that means there are some basic tax issues that face everyone getting divorced. These are often overlooked or not addressed until the divorce negotiations are nearing completion.By that time, your choices may already be limited. Even worse, you may be suffering with negotiation fatigue and make agreements without the benefit of prior research and full understanding.This Conversation will help you avoid that. Listen in to find out what your divorce could mean for your tax filing status, what you need to consider for tax payments and refunds that...
2016-11-1533 minConversations About DivorceHow To Avoid The Dangers Of A Pet Custody BattleAnyone with a pet understands that people become emotionally attached to their animals and that bond can as strong as the bond we make with human friends.Yet, the law, for the most part sees pets as property, to be divided as the household furniture is to be divided.That sets the stage for lose-win settlements. Judges, even those who have pets and can empathize with divorcing parties, are bound by the law. Ordering arrangements that recognize and take into account the emotional attachments of both parties could get them into trouble. So one party typically g...
2016-11-0730 minConversations About DivorceWhat Happens to Your Household Items In Divorce?Along with deciding on how to divide your finances, you and your STBX will have to divide all your household items – that’s the furniture, the kitchen gadgets, the stuff in the garage, the pictures on the walls – everything that’s probably part of your day-to-day life.For some people, this is super easy. They’re ready to walk away from it all. There’s no emotional attachment. For others, it can be about who uses which items the most. Some people take more of a financial view and are keen to feel that the division is equitable.H...
2016-10-2427 minConversations About DivorceHow To Save Legal Fees On Your DivorceMost people would love to save legal fees on their divorce. The first thing that comes to mind is doing without an attorney. While that may save you big time, it’s not always the smartest way to trim costs and it may actually end up costing you more in the long run.The good news is that there are a number of very simple, easy things you can do that can make a real difference to your legal bill while getting the benefit of legal advice.Joining Mandy to talk about these money saving strategies is...
2016-10-1033 minConversations About DivorceHow To Make Sure Your Mediation Is A SuccessWe’ve all heard someone say they tried divorce mediation and it didn’t work. The challenge here is whether they were truly part of the small percentage of divorces that do need to be resolved by a judge or if they didn’t take the proper steps to ensure mediation was successful.There’s a lot more to mediation than just showing up on a certain date at a certain time. It requires a commitment to being properly prepared and being invested in the process. And with the potential to save thousands of dollars in legal fees, mediatio...
2016-09-2635 minConversations About DivorceWhen Is The Right Time To File For Divorce?Deciding when is the best time to file for divorce is a bit like Goldilocks and Three Bears. File too soon and you’ll be faced with having to meet a bunch of court imposed deadlines and making life changing decisions at the time when you’re least emotionally capable.File too late and you could find yourself with no access to finances, assets that have disappeared and a spouse who has engineered the situation to their complete advantage.The key is to file when the time is just right and figuring out when that is the...
2016-09-1236 minConversations About DivorceDivorcing Your MortgageFor most couples, the marital home is the bulk of their wealth. If one party wants to keep the home, it means buying out the other party. That typically means refinancing. If you’re leaving the home, then you’ll likely be looking to buy another - that means finding financing. Regardless, it’s complicated. What you don’t know could hurt you:Can you be released from your current mortgage?What is a contingent liability?What is the difference between a Cash Out Refinance and an Equity Buyout?What it takes for spousal support and child support to be consi...
2016-08-2233 minConversations About DivorceWhat Does It Take To Make Nesting Successful?Usually it’s the kids that move between their parents’ homes after divorce. With nesting, the kids stay put and the parents move in and out.A few celebrity couples have famously tried this. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin of the “Consciously Uncoupling” fame, and Jon and Kate Gosselin from Jon and Kate Plus 8. Now, with eight kids, having the child stay put is clearly much less work but most of us don’t have that challenge.Still, nesting can mean fewer changes for the children and that can make the transition through divorce much easier. Is nesting...
2016-07-2537 minConversations About DivorceHow To Manage Your Money After DivorceFor most of us, there is always less money after divorce and that means having to be more intentional about your spending. Even before you’re actually divorced, knowing where the money goes each month can help you make more informed decisions about your housing and since that’s typically the largest portion of anyone’s spending that decision alone will impact everything else.If your spouse was the one who handled the household accounts, then learning to do this now, on top of everything else can seem a bit like learning a foreign language. Even if you did ha...
2016-07-1134 minConversations About DivorceThe Truth About Taking Care Of Yourself And DivorceNobody ever describes divorce as an easy time in life. Far from it. It’s emotionally traumatic, mentally challenging and there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to deal with everything that needs to be addressed. The one thing that’s easy for people to let slide is taking care of themselves and yet, that’s the very thing that will help you get through this while making the tough decisions you face.Joining Mandy to talk about what taking care of yourself means, how you can do it and why you might not, is fellow divorce...
2016-06-2734 minConversations About DivorceThe Problem With Father’s Day And DivorceFather’s Day is coming up and even though it is meant to be the parallel celebration to Mother’s Day, it doesn’t get equal billing. Married dads may find that irritating but for divorced dads it’s much worse. My guest, blogger Kyle Bradford aka, ChopperPapa says single dads need to understand that the deck is stacked against them from the very start.Listen in to the conversation as Mandy and Kyle talk about:Kyle’s first Father’s Day as a single dad and why he felt he’d been replacedthe significance of Father’s Day to single...
2016-06-1332 minConversations About DivorceWhat Will Happen When You Die After Your Divorce?Few of us like to think about our own demise, however if you’re divorced this truly is something you need to consider. Chances are your spouse was your executor, your trustee, your healthcare power of attorney and your beneficiary and if you don’t do anything, they could still be any or all of these and that could mean trouble.Join Mandy and Boulder-based estate planning attorney, Martha Hartney from Hartney Law as they discuss:the five basic documents every person needs even if they have no assets,what changes the law stops you from making whil...
2016-05-3033 minConversations About DivorceHow To Overcome Your Fears About Finances And DivorceMany experts will tell you that you need to approach your divorce as a business transaction. If you can do that then figuring out the impact divorce will have on your finances becomes a mathematical analysis, but it’s rarely that simple or easy to do.There’s almost always less money after divorce and that creates many fears, such as not wanting to change your lifestyle, having to go back to work, or not being able to afford to stay in your current neighborhood. Sometimes those fears are enough to keep people in deeply troubled marriages.
2016-05-1639 minConversations About DivorceIs Mother’s Day Different After Divorce?With Mother’s Day just around the corner, in today’s episode we’re talking about what it means to be a mother after divorce, how divorce can change your responsibilities as a mother, and of course, celebrating Mother’s Day after divorce.Joining Mandy for this show is licensed therapist, author and college instructor, Terry Gaspard. Together they discuss:if there are unique challenges for mothers after divorcehow changing gender roles have changed the role of mothersthe special role mothers play in helping children adapt to two homehow to enjoy Mother’s Day after divorce, even if you can...
2016-05-0231 minConversations About DivorceThe Challenges Of Summer, Kids and DivorceEven though parts of the country are still getting snow, it’s not too early too early to be thinking about summer and that’s especially true if you are divorced and have kids. Making plans for your kids over the summer has the potential for many disagreements with your ex and those disagreements can sometimes be serious. They can sometimes mean returning to court and they can sometimes significantly restrict what you’d like to do.Mandy is joined by family law attorney Valerie Jules McCarthy to discuss:why communication and flexibility are key to summer planswh...
2016-04-1842 minConversations About DivorceWhat You Need To Know About Suicide And DivorceWe don’t talk much about divorce and suicide but sadly, it’s not uncommon. Whether it’s a child whose parents are getting divorced, the person who wants to end the marriage but can’t or the person whose spouse has said they want a divorce, it’s a sign of a person who is struggling for their life and desperately needs help. So what should you do?Joining Mandy to discuss what you need to know about suicide and divorce is Samantha Nadler, regional coordinator with the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. Samantha has made multiple suicide attempts b...
2016-04-0441 minConversations About DivorceDating After Divorce: Are You Ready?Sooner or later most people try dating after divorce: some people dive right in with little hesitation, other people are more cautious, and some of us even need a push!While there is a danger in waiting too long, being ready is important. Being ready means approaching dating as an adventure with more self-confidence and less intimidation. You’ll be the chooser and less likely to take “no” as rejection. In short, being ready means opening yourself up to lots of fun.So what goes into being ready? Joining Mandy again today is dating expert and founde...
2016-03-2139 minConversations About DivorceHow To Choose A Realtor For Your DivorceIf you and your spouse own your home, then whether one of you is going to keep it or it’s being sold, you’ll need a Realtor to work with. It seems like everyone has a friend who’s a Realtor so that should be easy, yes? Turns out it’s not so easy because not all Realtors have the expert knowledge about divorce you need.In this episode Mandy is joined by Peggy Spiro who is a Realtor and a Real Estate Divorce Specialist in Colorado. Peggy was one of the first real estate agents in the nati...
2016-03-0732 minConversations About DivorceHow To Work With Your Child’s School Through Your DivorceYour child’s school is a major part of their life and teachers are key players in your child’s well-being. This makes it critically important that you work with your child’s school through your divorce. There’s a fine balance though between providing essential details and too much information.Joining Mandy is single-parenting expert Dr. Leah Klungess. Listen in as Mandy and Dr Leah discuss:when to let your child’s teachers know you’re getting divorcedwho needs to know and what do they need to knowthe difference between classroom communications and school communicationswhy your child’s school...
2016-02-2235 minConversations About DivorceIs Dating After Divorce Scary or Exciting?Sooner or later, most people are interested in dating again after their divorce and as exciting as that is, it typically comes with some anxiety, nerves and hesitation. That’s not surprising. For many of us, it’s been a while since we dated and maybe we didn’t really enjoy it the first time around. We have questions!how long should you wait before you start dating?how do you know you’re emotionally ready?do you have to wait until you have your divorce decree in hand?what if you never meet that special person?is everyone capable...
2016-02-0836 minConversations About DivorceHow To Tell Others About Your DivorceIt’s the start of a new year, the Holidays are over and many people will move ahead with filing for divorce. People who decided to end their marriage in the fall often hold off taking any action because they don’t want to spoil the Holidays.But now, one of you may be moving out, you might be getting your house ready for sale, and you may have stopped going to social events together. That means it’s hard to keep the truth about your marriage secret any longer. Other people are going to start noticing the change...
2016-01-2534 minConversations About DivorceThe Secrets To Making New Year’s Resolutions That WorkFor thousands of years, humans have been making New Year’s resolutions. Today, those resolutions are usually focused on some act of self-improvement. While that sounds positive and helpful, it’s estimated that 88 percent of people who set resolutions fail to keep them.So if resolutions are such a good idea why are we so bad at keeping them. How should we set them and do we set ourselves up for success rather than failure.Join Mandy and her guest, divorce coach and mediator, Tara Eisenhard as they reveal the secrets to making New Year’s resolu...
2015-12-2832 minConversations About DivorceOvercoming The Guilt From Your DivorceFeeling guilty about the decision to end your marriage is pretty typical. Few people find it easy to break their marriage vows, cause pain and hurt to the person they once loved or bring turmoil and distress to the lives of their children. Even if the decision to divorce wasn’t yours, you may still feel guilt about the things you did or wish you’d done differently.Listen in to Mandy and her guest, divorce advisor Karen Covy as they discuss:what feeling guilty meanswhere guilt comes fromwhat you can learn from your guilthow we compensate for gu...
2015-12-1434 minConversations About DivorceThe Most Common Cause Of DivorceIf someone asks you why your marriage ended, you might respond that you and your spouse were constantly arguing about money or the kids or sex. What this really points to is an inability to resolve conflict and the most common reason for this is the parent-child dynamic. Where you the parent or child in your marriage?While many couples are able to endure this type of relationship, it often leads to resentment and bitterness and can cause one spouse to detach and disengage, resulting in divorce.Joining Mandy to discuss the parent-child dynamic is psychologist, D...
2015-11-3029 minConversations About DivorceSurviving The Holidays On A Single Parent’s BudgetWith Thanksgiving and Black Friday looming large, it’s time to figure out how to manage your Holiday spending so you can enjoy the Holidays without guilt over what you did or did not buy, and without going into debt.That’s not easy – our household incomes don’t magically increase and we have increased expenses from gift-giving, entertainment and travel. But no wants to be a scrooge. So what’s the answer?Join Mandy Walker and blogger, author and single-mom budgeting queen, April McCaffrey as they discuss:Why it’s not too late to budget for y...
2015-11-1635 minConversations About DivorceHow To Enjoy The Holidays After DivorceEven though you may not feel much like celebrating the Holidays, experts say it’s not a good idea to just skip them.Traditions are what helps to bind families together and they are a part of what makes each family unique. They help us grow and thrive. So rethinking and recreating the traditions that are meaningful to you is an key step in healing from your divorce.Join Mandy Walker and divorce coach, Micki McWade for the expert tips you need to know about the Holidays so can still enjoy them.Micki McWade is...
2015-11-0234 minConversations About DivorceHow To Survive The Grief From Your DivorceThe end of a marriage involves many losses: the loss of your spouse, your marriage, the dreams of growing old together, your idea of family. It could even mean a radical change in lifestyle and the loss of friends.Even with all these losses, the pain of divorce is often not recognized as grief and as a culture we are not skilled at allowing people going through divorce time to grieve. In the midst of this emotional trauma we expect people to make life-changing decisions, to navigate the brutalities of the legal system and to get over it...
2015-10-1936 minConversations About DivorceWhat You Need To Know About Parent Teacher Conferences After DivorceThere’s no escaping them … if you have minor children then you will be attending Parent Teacher conferences. They’re certainly not most parents’ favorite activity and Parent Teacher conferences after divorce are even harder. However, your child will benefit if you can figure out how to keep these meetings focused on your child and their education and not on what’s happening between you and your ex.Joining Mandy to discuss the ins and outs of these dreaded meetings is psychologist and single parenting expert, Dr. Leah Klungness. Listen in to learn:When you should attend conference...
2015-10-0534 minConversations About DivorceHow to Rebuild Trust After DivorceFeeling that you’ll never trust your ex or another partner again is a common reaction to divorce. Yet trust is a cornerstone of healthy relationships and as such is vital to connecting with others. So can you learn to rebuild trust?Joining Mandy in this episode is therapist, college instructor and author Terry Gaspard. Listen in to discover:What is trust and what mistrust looks likeThe root causes of mistrust – they’re not always what you thinkHow learning to trust is similar to getting fit (but without the costly gym membership, andSome exercises you can do to bui...
2015-09-2136 minConversations About DivorceSurviving On A Single Parent’s Budget – Back-to-School SpecialIt’s that time of year – back-to-school is always a time of transition for families with shifting schedules, changing routines and a faster pace. It also comes with a flood of expenses creating stress on the budget and emotional stress when you have to say no to some of the requests from your child.While managing back-to-school expenses needs to be part of an overall strategy for living on a limited budget, there’s much you can do to avoid this being a crisis and even turn it into a money management lesson for your child.Listen...
2015-09-0736 minConversations About DivorceOvercoming Your Fears About DivorceDivorce may be one of life’s great growth opportunities but nobody embraces it or volunteers for the experience. Even the thought of it fills most people with anxiety and dread. Those feelings often stem from fear and what’s critical to understand is that decisions driven by fear are rarely the healthiest or best decisions.In this episode, Mandy is joined by author Gerian Rose to talk about some strategies and techniques for identifying and overcoming your fears about divorce. Listen in to learnHow to recognize when fear is driving your decisionsThe key to overcoming your...
2015-08-2435 minConversations About DivorceCould You Get Divorced Without An Attorney?Getting divorced is an expensive business. If you retain a lawyer to represent you, you can expect to spend $10,000 – $15,000 for a fairly basic divorce that settles without going to trial, and that doesn’t include what your spouse is paying is their attorney. It’s money many people don’t have or if they do, they’d rather spend it on other essentials. That’s leading more and more people to try to handle the end of their marriage themselves.Join Mandy and attorney Jason Levoy for this episode as they discuss:the situations when doing your own divorce...
2015-08-1033 minConversations About DivorceShould You Divorce A Mentally-Ill Spouse?The message we get from societal expectations, from Hollywood and even our families is that love can conquer all.That’s simply not true especially if you’re married to someone who has a chronic, severe mental illness. Conditions such as a personality disorder, anxiety, bi-polar or PTSD all create barriers to intimacy and those frequently lead to difficulty in being able to actively engage in a way that sustains a marital relationship. Ultimately that can mean a living situation that becomes untenable.Joining Mandy to discuss this tough topic is coach Sharon Zarozny. Sharon is the...
2015-07-2737 minConversations About DivorceWould A Legal Separation Be Better Than Divorce?If being with your spouse has become a living hell but divorce isn’t in your vocabulary, then a legal separation may be a viable alternative. It’s essentially the same as a divorce but you remain married. It can be a way of protecting yourself both emotionally and financially while still supporting your spouse.In this episode Mandy Walker and attorney and mediator Michael Travers discuss:When a legal separation may be a good optionThe similarities and differences between a legal separation and a divorceUsing a legal separation as a stepping stone to divorceMichael Trav...
2015-07-1331 minConversations About DivorceHow Do You Tell Your Children About Your Divorce?Having to tell your kids that your marriage is over and their lives will be changing is a conversation most of us dread, put off and lose sleep over. Do it well and in years to come they may not remember the details. Do it badly and they’ll likely remember it for the rest of their lives. So how do you tell your children about your divorce?Psychologist Dr. Azmaira Maker joins Mandy Walker for this episode to discuss:The best time for this conversationWhat needs to be said and what’s best left unsaidWhy you migh...
2015-06-2932 minConversations About DivorceWho Is In Charge Of Your Divorce?Even though you may not want to get divorced and no matter how much you wish it wasn’t happening to you, the question you need to ask is who is in charge of your divorce.The answer needs to be “you” because that’s the only way to increase the likelihood of a healthier divorce for you. However, that’s not easy when there are so many issues and concerns to resolve, some of which are interdependent, when every aspect of your life is being disrupted, and you’re experiencing a wild range of emotions that are difficult to...
2015-06-1532 minConversations About DivorceHow To Embrace Your Newly Single Life After DivorceDivorce is such a traumatic, painful event that can rock you to your core, shake your self-confidence and make you doubt everything you thought you knew. You’re likely not going to be rushing to embrace your newly single life after divorce.Yet, as journalist and TV news anchor Tamsen Fadal says, “Happily Single Comes before Ever After” and that’s a philosophy recommended by many divorce coaches.Happily Single is about learning who you are, learning to love yourself and accepting that your history is what makes you uniquely you.Join Tamsen and Mandy as...
2015-06-0130 minConversations About DivorceShould You Forgive Child Support Arrears?Child support is often one of the most contentious and bitter areas of divorce negotiations and those disagreements can and do continue for years after the divorce is final.We frequently hear complaints of child support going unpaid, and unenforced leaving the custodial parent struggling to provide for their child. At the other end of the spectrum we hear complaints and fears about the consequences for non-payment such as garnishment of wages, loss of driver’s license and professional licenses and imprisonment.Joining Mandy for this episode is award-winning journalist Kimberly Seals Allers. Her article Forgiving $38,750 In...
2015-05-1831 minConversations About DivorceWhat Could Divorce Mean For Your Child’s College Education?In 2014, 21-year-old Caitlyn Ricci took her divorced parents to court to force them to pay her college tuition and she won. The judge ruled that of her $26,000 annual bill, Caitlyn was to pay just over $9,000, her dad was to pay 60% of the balance and her mom the rest. Mom and dad are appealing the decision.In media reports, general public opinion seems to be against Caitlyn in support of her parents arguing that they have no obligation to pay for Caitlyn’s college and that Caitlyn needs to get a job.Caitlyn’s situation doesn’t automa...
2015-03-2329 minConversations About DivorceConversations About Divorce -The Changing Face of DivorceDivorce is a confusing, chaotic and overwhelming time. Adding to that confusion is a wave of new services, products and divorce specialists. Are these people taking advantage of people when they are at their most vulnerable or are these new options enabling people to have a healthy divorce?Joining Mandy for this discussion about the Changing Face of Divorce is divorce coach Karen McMahon from Journey Beyond Coaching. Karen McMahon is a certified life coach and began divorce coaching in 2010 after her own divorce led her on an unwanted, uninvited journey of transformation to what she now describes as...
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