Divorce: What To Expect

In this episode, Marcy is interviewed by her legal assistant and friend, Rachel Posigian. Marcy opens up about how she decided to make the leap and start her own law firm. At that time, Marcy was serving as Lead Counsel for Ford Motor Company. Tune in to hear how she leaned into her fear in order to make the jump, and how she uses her own difficult experience of divorce to help her clients. Hear the ‘magic’ behind Marcy’s hard work and learn how you, too, can use your challenging life experiences as stepping stones to find your true calling in life. Learn more about Marcy, Rachel, and their many success stories at https://lotuslegalsolutions.com/

In this episode, Marcy Hahn welcomes special guest, Jude Egan. Jude is a certified Family Law Specialist certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. He graduated law school from the University of California Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law in 2004. While working at a major international law firm in San Francisco doing civil litigation and land use work, he wrote his doctoral dissertation in jurisprudence and social policy. Dr. Egan has litigated over 1,000 family law cases of all different types and has been published internationally in numerous legal, trade and academic journals. His practice serves English and Spanish speaking clients in Santa Barbara and San Louis Obispo counties. Egan’s new book, “$35 Divorce,” set to be released in 2021, dives into how to get divorced, keep the house and spend less doing it. Tune in to hear Jude’s unique perspective and expertise on the intersection of family law and divorce. Learn more about Jude Egan, his practice and publications, by visiting https://judeegan.com/.

In this episode, Marcy Hahn welcomes the Criminal Justice Attorney and founder of Yasmine Law, Yasmine Poles, to the show. Yasmine specializes in Criminal Defense representation after having served as a prosecutor for 15 years in the Macomb County prosecutor’s office in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Yasmine has prosecuted hundreds of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse cases. Currently, she serves on Governor Whitmer’s Child Abuse & Neglect Task Force. Tune in to hear Yasmine’s unique perspective on the intersection of domestic violence and family law.

In this episode, Marcy welcomes special guest Dr. Stormy Hill. Stormy is passionate about 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 from this expert about how you can heal from divorce and learn to revitalize your love life by connecting to your sacred sexuality.

In this episode, Marcy Hahn welcomes special guest Carrie Cole to the show to discuss the workings of qualified domestic relations orders. Carrie is a certified financial planner and is trained in both domestic relations mediation as well as the collaborative legal process. With over 20 years of experience drafting and reviewing qualified domestic relations orders, Carrie’s expertise and advice regarding this process are not to be missed! Carrie has spent her career helping attorneys and clients in reviewing and analyzing divorce settlements, assisting with discovery, and providing expert witness testimony and trial support. Marcy and Carrie discuss the role of qualified domestic relations orders in the divorce process and why you may need one. Tune in to also hear common mistakes that are made during this process and how to safeguard your financial future by not making the same missteps during your divorce.

In this episode, Marcy Hahn welcomes special guest and bankruptcy law expert Michelle Bass. Michelle is not only an expert in the field of bankruptcy but represents both debtors and creditors in divorce-related bankruptcy proceedings, and is a frequent speaker and writer on the intersection of bankruptcy and family law. Michelle practices at Wolfson Bolton, a bankruptcy and commercial litigation law firm located in Troy, Michigan, and has also served on the board of directors of Tamarack Camps since 2010. Marcy and Michelle discuss and explain some of the complicated details and mistakes people make regarding bankruptcy and divorce. There is a complex set of laws involving the bankruptcy laws at a federal level intersecting with the family laws enforced in the state courts. Get your questions answered! Don’t miss out on this expert advice that could potentially save your financial future from a detrimental mistake during your divorce.

In this episode, Marcy welcomes Ryan O’Neil to share with us his expertise about domestic relations law from his perspective as a Friend of the Court Referee in Michigan. Marcy interviews Ryan about his role in helping the court system manage and facilitate family law cases involving children and child support. They touch on subjects including how his daily work routine has been altered since COVID and the changes the court system has made to adapt to the stay-at-home mandate. They delve into detail about how important technology has been in the post-COVID environment and the role it may continue to play in the future; discussing the positive and negative effects on all social classes. Ryan is an expert in the area of domestic relations law, a member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law, and the Oakland Bar Association. He previously served as the family court committee chair and is also a member of the Oakland County Bar Foundation and the Referees Association of Michigan. Tune in to hear about Mr. O’Neil’s journey in helping numerous families and children navigate the world of family law in the year 2020.

In this episode, we get to hear a unique perspective on family law from a judge of the Oakland County Circuit Court Family Division, Judge Cunningham. Marcy interviews Judge Cunningham on a number of interesting topics ranging from how COVID has impacted the judicial process, to what kinds of family law cases keep him up at night… in addition to all kinds of helpful advice for anyone going through a divorce or family law dispute. Judge Cunningham is active with the Oakland County Bar Association and also sits on the Michigan Child Welfare Leadership Task Force. He serves as a member of the International Association of LGBTQ judges, the American Judges Association, the Irish and Armenian Judges Associations as well as the Michigan Judges Association. Don’t miss out on the ‘inside’ information and valuable insights offered from someone who makes judgments in family law court for numerous families every single day.

In this episode, Marcy welcomes special guest Nathan Mersereau to discuss the ins and outs of navigating finances and financial planning during divorce. As CEO and President of Planning Alternatives, Nathan offers over 25 years of experience and expertise in the world of financial services and has led the firm to industry recognition by winning the esteemed Schwab Trailblazer award. His firm’s approach to financial management focuses on holistic and objective financial management. Their philosophy is to empower people to live the life they value.

This week Marcy welcomes special guest and founder of SGH Wealth Management, Sam Huszczo to talk about all things regarding the intersection of finances and divorce. Navigating your finances and preparing for what your financial future may look like post-divorce can be an overwhelming topic. Sam speaks to the benefits of getting prepared early as well as the advantages of hiring a separate financial planner to take a look at your unique financial situation. Not only can their expertise help you make better decisions for your future but it is important to have someone on your side that can explain all of the complicated details that come up regarding financial planning during your divorce. In this episode, Marcy and Sam also discuss alimony, investments, and budgeting as well as the importance of fully re-educating yourself on your personal financial status before making any decisions. Don’t be a bystander during a time that is critical to your financial future – tune in and take advantage of this free expert advice!