Divorce: What To Expect

This week Marcy welcomes Sophie Jacobi-Parisi, matrimonial and family law expert, and Jude Egan, certified Family Law Specialist, back to the show to share their fantastic insights and expertise. It is an understatement to say that COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives globally. In this episode, the focus is on how the pandemic has impacted child custody cases in all types of different circumstances. The pandemic has posed so many questions for families struggling through divorce and child custody issues, especially relating to relocation, decisions on the children's schooling... also issues such as, what if one parent has underlying health issues? Join us as these experts dive in and discuss how COVID-19 has affected child custody cases and what considerations you should be thinking about if you find yourself in this position during this time. Whether you have a current custody situation, a need for relocation, or you're thinking about divorce now that your relationship has deteriorated in the past several months, this episode should help you sort out the family law issues related to COVID-19.

Sara Davison, also known as the Divorce Coach, is famous for creating revolutionary new ways to cope with breakup and divorce. She's combined her coaching skills with her own personal divorce experience to create a unique program to help anyone battling a breakup. Sara is a two-time best-selling author of Uncoupling: How to Survive and Thrive After Breakup and Divorce, and her new book, The Split: From Breakup to Breakthrough in 30 Days or Less. Sara is an NLP master practitioner with 20 years of coaching experience, and has successfully built a global business and has worked with some of the top names in personal development, such as Anthony Robbins, Paul McKenna, and Barefoot Doctor. She's also the creator of Heartbreak to Happiness virtual retreats, which have rave reviews in the media for being transformational, life-changing, and have quickly become the new way to cope with a breakup in the UK. Sara is also scheduled to release her new podcast, Heartbreak to Happiness, later this year. Tune in to hear she and Marcy discuss the difficulties of divorce and breakups and how Sara's revolutionary techniques help thousands learn to heal, grow, and move on from breakups and divorce in a healthy way.

Learn more about Sara and her programs by visiting https://saradavison.com

Lisa Zeiderman, a Matrimonial Attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, is welcomed back to Divorce: What to Expect to share her insight and expertise. Lisa is a Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman, LLP and regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters for high-net-worth individuals. In 2019, she was named one of the '10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction' by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. In this episode, Marcy and Lisa discuss weighing the costs when considering calling a child's therapist as a witness in a case. Often, a child's time with their therapist is considered a safe haven for the child and a safe space to express what they need to... but if that person is then called upon to share their testimony, is that trusted bond forever broken? What if it is crucial to the case and beneficial for the child in the long run? Tune in to hear these answers and so much more as they dive deep into navigating the delicate yet crucial role a child's therapist can play in a high-conflict case.

Learn more about Lisa and her work at https://mzwnylaw.com

Marriage, divorce, finances... it can get messy. What are the ins and outs of a well-executed prenuptial agreement? What is considered marital or separate property? What is a DAPT and why would you need one? Tune in to get all of these questions answered and so much more. Today's special guest Randall Denha is the founding member of Denha & Associates, PLLC, and former partner at one of the most prestigious estate planning firms in the country. He specializes in the areas of estate and personal tax planning, business and succession planning, family wealth planning, asset protection, and integrating all of these aspects into a truly comprehensive plan. Randy is also a frequent contributor to numerous publications as well as provides lectures to insurance groups, CPAs, and financial advisors' associations to share insight into the rapidly changing estate planning environment. Join us as Randall shares his expertise and thoughtful guidance regarding estate planning and prenuptial agreements, as well as the many financial mistakes that can be made before marriage and after divorce. You can't afford to miss this one!

Learn more about Randall and his firm by visiting https://denhalaw.com/

In this episode, Dr. Stormy Hill joins the show again to share her expertise on sensuality and helping others connect to their sacred sexuality. With degrees from Duke University, an MD from Michigan State University, and an MA in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California, she bases her sacred sexuality work on her intrinsic understanding and love of all aspects of the human brain and body. Stormy is committed to helping women and men reconnect with their sense of aliveness and connection to the body. Tune in to hear to learn how it IS possible to rediscover yourself and reconnect to your sexuality, even during divorce.

Sophie Jacobi-Parisi is a partner at Warshaw Burstein LLP, a New York law firm where she works in matrimonial and family law. Sophie helps families going through divorce, complicated custody cases, and negotiating separation and settlement agreements. She recently published a popular article titled, "Five Reasons Why Living Through Divorce is a Bit Like Living Through Our Current Climate." In this episode, Sophie and Marcy discuss the multi-faceted challenges divorce can present for many families, including the emotional burdens. Tune in to hear reassuring words surrounding the emotional turmoil divorce and family difficulties can cause, including the fact that it is okay to feel angry and sad, and that the acknowledgment of those emotions is critical in fast-tracking your ability to heal and move forward. Learn more about Sophie and her work at https://www.wbny.com/sophie-jacobiparisi

Kim Snyder is a licensed mental health counselor and parenting coach with a private practice, The Power in Parenting, in Michigan. Kim works to help parents and children unite by assisting them in working through parenting challenges and marital struggles. She also has an online parenting academy that allows parents the opportunity to take online courses to learn how they can better their parenting skills. Tune in to hear Kim’s approach to co-parenting as well as her insightful advice for any families that may be struggling with parenting issues during separation or divorce. Learn more about Kim Snyder, her parenting academy and practice at thepowerinparenting.com

A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Ann Buscho, joins the show to share her expertise on family issues related to divorce, parenting, parenting planning, and co-parenting counseling. So, what is nesting and how does it work? Nesting is a practice where kids remain in the family home, while parents rotate on and off duty according to a schedule that is tailored specifically to the family’s needs. This practice helps children and families navigate divorce in a way that is minimally disruptive to the children. Dr. Buscho has personally practiced nesting during her own divorce and uses that experience, along with three decades as a therapist for divorcing families, to advise and guide families through this transformative process. In addition to having her own practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Buscho has presented at state and national conferences for attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals on collaborative divorce, nesting during divorce, and consensual dispute resolution. Dr. Buscho regularly contributes to a popular divorce blog on Psychology Today, and also recently published a new book, The Parent’s Guide to Birdnesting: A Child-Centered Solution to Co-Parenting During Separation and Divorce. Learn more about Dr. Buscho, her practice, and publications, by visiting https://drannbuscho.com/

Lisa Zeiderman joins the podcast to share her insight and expertise, as a Matrimonial Attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, on what it is like to divorce a gaslighter. Lisa is a Managing Partner at Miller, Zeiderman & Wiederkehr LLP, and regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters for high-net-worth individuals. In 2019, she was named one of the ’10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction’ by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Now, you may be wondering, “What exactly is gaslighting?”. Gaslighting is among the most subtle yet damaging forms of emotional abuse. It is a strategy deployed by those who seek to control others’ behavior and/or obscure their own behavior. In this episode, Marcy and Lisa discuss how some individuals use lying in the service of manipulation and control; it is an ongoing issue in some marriages or divorces where one spouse may be diagnosed as a narcissist or may suffer from other mental health disorders. A gaslighter’s goal is to destabilize the other person to the point where the victim questions his/her mental stability and diminishes his/her self-confidence and self-esteem. Learn more about Lisa and her work at https://mzwnylaw.com

This special episode features an exclusive interview with Natasha Lindor Hahn and the BIG announcement of the Grand Prize Winner of Marcy’s giveaway! If you tuned in when ‘Divorce What to Expect’ first went live, you heard about Marcy’s special giveaway of a wellness retreat in Honolulu, Hawaii, with renowned holistic, leadership and life coach, Natasha Lindor Hahn. Natasha is the founder of ‘The And Factor,’ a firm that partners with organizations with a sincere commitment to their employees’ well-being. The And Factor provides holistic executive and individual coaching, wellness retreats, experiential workshops, and transformational leadership training programs. Tune in to also hear the lucky winner of the once-in-a-lifetime retreat experience with Natasha herself!