Better Divorce Podcast

About Joy Rosenthal

Compassionate Attorney. Divorce Mediator. Family Law Educator.

Joy S. Rosenthal, Esq. founded Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006 to serve New York City families via divorce mediation and collaborative law.  She teaches family law at the City University of New York School of Law, and developed Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce, for people who are experiencing divorce.

Joy has been recognized as a 2022 Super Lawyer and is respected by her colleagues. The child support and maintenance calculator on this website, developed by Andrew Boehmke, is used widely by New York State family law attorneys and court personnel.

Before opening her own practice, Joy spent ten years representing children, youth and parents in New York City’s Family Courts through her work with the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice on the trial and appellate levels.  She has supervised law students throughout her career and spent a year as a fellow at NYU School of Law’s Family Defense Clinic.  She has extensive experience doing second-parent adoptions and doing Guardian Ad Litem work in the Surrogates’ Court.  Joy spent 10 years as the Trustee of the William J. (Count) Basie Trust and has served as an Article 17A guardian.  Joy has trained colleagues and students in diversity and inclusion as well as all aspects of family law.

Joy received her BA in Women’s Studies the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and obtained her law degree from the City University of New York School of Law.  She also attended Smith College, New York University (NYU) and Harvard Divinity School. She is a past president of the Family & Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York and served on its Board of Directors from 2007-2014.

Joy is a member of the following professional organizations:

Joy’s vision is to live in a world where people know how to voice their feelings and perspectives and to treat each other with dignity.  Joy’s goals are to help people get through divorce peaceably and honorably and to inspire her students to do the same.  Joy’s values are to honor the dignity and self-worth in each of her clients and her students.

https://courses.joyrosenthal.com/landing-on-your-feet

Thank you Nadia Rose for the gracious invitation to be a special guest speaker in Wellness Summit 2023 Take a listen and gain a deeper insight to know if divorce is or is not in your future. 

Paulette Rigo is an experienced ADR mediator, Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, Certified Amicable Divorce Professional who has served as a neutral in all types of conflict surrounding family court and divorce. She trained for two years with experienced trial attorney and nationally prominent mediator, arbitrator, ADR trainer Patricia A. Siuta. 

It is Paulette’s personal 8.5 year litigated and appellant experience and expertise that makes her so skilled in allowing her clients to stay in control, try to stay out of court, maintain their dignity, create the right team of professionals from the early stage of contemplation to the necessary final steps of healing using practical tools, inspiration and proven models. Successfully managed their work load commitment, maintained their career and in many cases received promotions due to their ability finding meaning and purpose in their chosen field. 

EXPERIENCE Better Divorce Academy, PGR Solutions LLC, Worldwide. 2016-present Holistically supporting the divorce journey with education, strategy, preparation, resolution, healing and transformation * • CDC Certified Divorce Coach® NADP Certified Divorce Specialist * CADP Certified Amicable Divorce Professional with ADN * • Credentialed Civil, Divorce and Family Mediator: Henning Mediation LLC * • Mediator, Divorce Coach and Career Consultant: Prime Financial LLC * • Corporate HR Divorce and Mediation Consultant: NOLO * • Director of Divorce Coaching and Management: Divorce Right LLC. * • Administer online group and individual 1:1 coaching support programs * • Creator of immersive Divorce Preparation and Recovery Best Life Ever Retreats * • Host, The Thriving in Chaos Project: The Podcast * • Author; Better Divorce Blueprint Book and Workbook, No Matter What Card Deck * • Co-Creator The How To Divorce A Narcissist Method

In addition, Paulette is the Director of Coaching and Case Management for www.divorcerightinc.com We are the pioneers of transforming the impact divorce has on business culture and bottom line through divorce sensitivity and awareness training and private expert coaching that decreases the loss of revenue and maintains a positive employee culture. She didn't find this work... it found her. She personally supports, expertly guides, fiercely coaches clients from the very early stages of contemplation, planning, approaching, researching, managing, surviving, thriving and healing during and after the entire divorce process. Paulette founded www.betterdivorceacademy.com, authored: Better Divorce Blueprint Book and Workbook, The How To Divorce A Narcissist Method www.divorceyournarc.com, No Matter What card deck to broaden my ability to reach and support more people struggling with ALL things divorce. Paulette also hosts private and small group retreats in Belize for women in all stages of the divorce process. 

Book LINK https://www.amazon.com/Better-Divorce-Blueprint-smoother-easier-ebook/dp/B094HN62ZF/ 

Workbook LINK https://www.amazon.com/Better-Divorce-Blueprint-Workbook/dp/1925638723/ 

How to Divorce A Narcissist online course https://divorceyournarc.com/htdan https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ 

As the host of The Thriving In Chaos Project podcast she brings experts in their fields in deep mastermind conversations to educate, inspire and share valuable resources. When life throws us off course we all need a direct path, clear vision and expertise to get to the other side. 

Creating the solutions and outcomes you desire sets you up for the life you deserve. Divorce is a catalyst for change, not a failure. What life do you deserve and desire? Let's make it happen now.

Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.

I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??

Let me help you now.

Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.Yes, you both want the divorce to be fast, efficient and painless.

#12 Ruining their health and wellbeing as a result of mismanaging stress, anger, fear, sadness and overwhelm

Practicing the art of extreme self care begins the moment you embark on any divorce journey. Now is the only time that matters. Your future wellness and happiness depend on it

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Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.

I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??

Let me help you now.

Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.Yes, you both want the divorce to be fast, efficient and painless.

#11  Thinking Social Media is harmless fun

Social media is only second to texting!!

85% of divorce evidence comes from social media... and never in s good way. 

When in doubt delete all of your social media accounts and rise above the temptation to sneak a peak or stalk others

Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.

I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??

Let me help you now.

Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.Yes, you both want the divorce to be fast, efficient and painless. 

#10 Chances are it won't be. 

Revisiting persistence, patience and perseverance will be your best friend.

Throwing in the towel on any outcome just to be done with it

About Sarah:

Sarah Madden Armstrong never expected to write a book. She has a degree in marketing and played volleyball on scholarship at Georgetown University. Throughout her career, Sarah has worked in global marketing where she is viewed as an industry leader in her area of expertise. She loves traveling the world... managing the juggling act of being a working mom... while raising her daughter, Grace.

A summary of the episode:

In an ideal world, couples who get married...happily stay together for a lifetime. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and these days divorce is more common than ever.

This podcast is meant to prepare you for the discussions you need to have and the decisions you need to make, while keeping your children as the focus...and prioritizing yourself too. Ultimately, the goal is for you to be able to put your experience in the category of a "good divorce".

Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.

I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??

Let me help you now.

Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.

#9 Lowering themselves to argue, yell, name call or engage in text warfare

It is easy to fall into the trap of retaliation while being criticized, lied to, disregarded and manipulated.

 Let it go with grace and find the courage snd strength to rise about reacting. 

Texting is Satan.

Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.

I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??

Let me help you now.

Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.

#8 Sharing any details or spousal attacks with the children

Never take the bait and share facts, details or rumors about your spouse, your divorce proceedings and your agreement/settlement. Spare the children the drama by simply reassuring them the divorce is not their fault, they are safe and both parents love them.

Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.

I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??

Let me help you now.

Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.

#7 Getting involved in a new relationship too soon

Dating may sound like a fresh start and it can be but not before both spouses have come to terms with the marriage dissolving and the children are aware of and somewhat accepting of the next chapter for their parents. Slow is smooth... smooth is fast.