Dave Moravec had been married for 33 years when he decided to divorce. His children were adults at that time, but they each had very distinct opinions about - and reactions to - his divorce from their mother.

Dave describes how he came to his decision through therapy, separation, and intense introspection. He also explains the challenges he faced in navigating a divorce with adult children - two of whom lived at a distance and one who lived in the family home.

Dave described how he navigated "being the bad guy who broke up the family." He also explained the steps he took to try to repair and maintain relationships with each of his children throughout the divorce process - even when his kids wouldn't talk to him.

If you or anyone you know is afraid to get a divorce because you're worried about what will happen to your relationships with your adult children, this episode should absolutely be on your "must listen to" list!

(If you'd like to learn more about how to navigate relationships with your adult children after divorce, check out Adult Children of Divorce: 10 Surprising Facts Parents Might Not Know. )

About Dave
Dave Moravec serves as President of the Colerain Chamber of Commerce in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a native of the Chicago area. He has been a business owner and in leadership across multiple companies & industries over his 40-year career. Dave graduated with a degree in business administration from Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington, IL) where he met his wife; they were married for 33 years until their separation/divorce in 2017. Dave has three married children and two grandchildren. He and his wife Patti just celebrated their second wedding anniversary; Patti has 2 married children with 5 grandkids.

Connect with Dave 

The best way to connect with Dave is through Facebook at Dave Moravec or by emailing Dave directly at [email protected].  You can also find Dave on LinkedIn at Dave Moravec.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.