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 training.

Jacinta’s Our Family in Two Homes resources for divorce professionals help their clients prepare for effective dispute resolution.

On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Jacinta joins Katherine to share her journey from cutthroat divorce litigator to effective mediator, describing how she leverages curiosity to understand clients on a deeper level and deliver what they need.

Jacinta walks us through the reflection questions she encourages people to ask themselves before they meet with a divorce lawyer and explains how divorce attorneys serve clients better when they don’t pretend to have all the answers.

Listen in to understand why people who take the ‘high road’ get better deals than those who come out swinging and get Jacinta’s advice on using divorce as an opportunity for self-discovery and catalyst for a better life!

Topics Covered

Jacinta’s journey from cutthroat divorce litigator to effective mediator

Why divorce attorneys can’t serve clients well when we pretend to have all the answers

How Jacinta leverages curiosity to understand clients on a deeper level and deliver what they need

What Jacinta learned by asking clients what it was like to work with her

How Jacinta’s reflection questions help clients get to know themselves better

How Jacinta’s Our Family in Two Homes workbook is delivered through the services of a collaborative divorce professional

The benefit of reflecting on your hopes and fears re: parenting and finances before you meet with a divorce lawyer

Why people who take the ‘high road’ get better deals than those who come out swinging

Divorce as an opportunity for self-discovery + catalyst for a better life

Connect with Jacinta Gallant

Jacinta’s Website:

https://jacintagallant.ca/

The Authentic Professional Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2WY6tXaASxiQkXBWebQmSY

Our Family in Two Homes:

https://intwohomes.com/

Connect with Katherine Miller

The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/

Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/

Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1

The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246

Email: [email protected] 

Call (914) 738-7765

Resources

Dr. Cheryl Picard’s Insight Approach to Conflict Resolution:

https://www.collaborativepractice.com/system/files/The Insight Approach and CP - essay.pdf

Going Steady: A Toolkit for Building Our Future Together by Jacinta Gallant:

https://goingsteadytoolkit.com/