DivorceMD Podcast

Marie Sarantakis' book: How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win - buy it on Amazon! - link below:

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0:00 Welcome to the DivorceMD Podcast where we focus on high-conflict divorce and high-conflict personalities and also the legal and emotional strategies that are required to prevail in these cases.  I am Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator, and today I have as my guest, Marie Sarantakis, a family law attorney from Sarantakis Law Group in Illinois and author of the book, "How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win".

2:35 Describing a Narcissist vs Narcissistic Personality Disorder

5:22 Who do narcissists pick for partners and why?

6:49 What is the basis for all of the narcissist's behaviors?  What is their end goal for you as an ex-spouse?

10:01 C0-parenting with a narcissist.

12:00 Writing Court Orders that work with a narcissist

13:12 How to document a narcissist's behavior patterns

15:30 What can a divorce coach do for you?

18:21 What is gaslighting?

21:07 How do the narcissists trap you to disable you later on if the relationship ends

24:20  How do you find the right divorce attorney?

26:09 Attorney traits that are effective in these cases

28:40 Strategies to use with a narcissist

30:45  Does collaborative divorce work with a narcissist?

33:30 Why are depositions critical in these types of cases?

34:51 How to react to narcissist's abuse and allegations

35:00 Healing in divorce...is it possible?

37:30 Rebuilding relationships after divorce

41:00 Closing.  Thank you Marie Sarantakis, Family Law Attorney.   

Website: Sarantakislaw.com  Book Title: "How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win"

Email: [email protected]

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Working Moms listen up.  In this episode, Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator of DivorceMD, LLC and Kay Johnson, ADA Advocate, discuss how working Moms can benefit from some simple organizational strategies during divorce.  Working Moms are juggling their work schedule and, usually, most of the child care duties at home.  In order to be fully informed and prepared during your divorce, you need guidance and simple organizational tools to lower stress levels and keep everything in order.  You want to be able to base your decisions on facts and knowledge rather than fear.  Getting organized by working with a divorce coach can save you thousands of dollars spent working with a lawyer.  Divorce Coaches can give you strategies to be better able to advocate for yourself with your lawyer and help you stay focused on your career and your family.  Divorce is consuming and you don't want your career to suffer and to not be present for your children.

Kristen Breese, LCPC, of Counseling Works discusses the benefits of working with a therapist during your divorce.  Kristen discusses how to find a therapist who can address your needs in your specific situation and also how it is important to build your support team to better position yourself to make good decisions and implement strategies to augment your coping skills.   Kristen discusses how trauma and stress affect your brain and how your therapist can help you  to gain a sense of empowerment so that you are less stressed and able to be present and better in control of your daily life.  To schedule an in-person appointment with one of Counseling Work's many therapists, call 630-281-2496 or to schedule online go to: https://www.counselingworks.com/ 

Vicki Vollweiler is the Founder of College Financial Prep. With her MBA and divorce coach training, she helps families maximize savings on the cost of college. Services offered include:
* Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Searches
* Financial Aid Form Preparation (FAFSA, CSS Profile, state forms)
* Appeals
* Student Loan guidance
* Extenuating circumstances such as divorce and job loss

Listen to our DivorceMD Podcast as Vicki tells us how she helps families, especially those who are post-divorce, save thousands of dollars, and find much needed ways to get financial aid and also merit-based scholarships for their children.  Vicki helps families to reduce stress and to navigate the college financing process.  Join me, Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator, as Vicki shares her expertise in the college financial process.

Olivia Long, Family Law Attorney from O. Long Law, LLC.

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Join Colleen Honquest and Debbie Evans from DivorceMD as we speak to Stacy Freeman, Family Attorney, about how to write a solid parenting agreement when divorcing a Narcissist or Borderline (high conflict) personality.  Stacy tells us what must be included in a parenting agreement to insure less conflict and more compliance by both parties.  Stacy notes that if there is a clear parenting agreement with very specific clauses for all of the major areas -visitation time, medical, mental health, and vacation/holiday time, then there will be less chance for conflict and  the need for trip(s) back to family court.  Learn how to have more peace and less stress while co-parenting and more quality time for you and your children.

Stacy Freeman email: [email protected]    website:https://bfolaw.com/

Colleen Honquest, divorce mediator and CDC: Free consult: [email protected]

DivorceMD website: https://divorcemd.com/

What are the financial red flags that you need to look for when you are going into a divorce?  Who is qualified to help you find hidden money and assets that are not being disclosed?  Colleen Honquest, CDC and Divorce Mediator of DivorceMD, LLC talks to Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney, and Peggy Tracy, MBA, CFP, CDFA, and CFE, about hidden money in divorce and how you can utilize professionals to help you find hidden money and assets that may have been dissipated by your spouse.  Both Laura and Peggy have extensive experience in the Family Law arena and they share with us some of their knowledge that they have gained from their clients over the years.

Laura Baldwin's email: [email protected]   

Peggy Tracy's email: [email protected]

Colleen Honquest-Free 30 minute consult: [email protected]

Colleen Honquest of DivorceMD, LLC interviews Brian Durkin, Wealth Manager at Integrated Wealth Planners, LLC to find out what the first five steps that one must do to get ready for divorce.  Brian talks about the home budget, name changes needed on certain accounts, gathering financial statements, opening separate bank accounts, and why you should be cautious when using money from retirement accounts during your divorce.  Brian has a holistic approach to wealth management and brings patience, non-judgment, and understanding during a stressful time for divorcing individuals.  All of Brian's first consultations are complimentary.

Brian Durkin email: [email protected]

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-durkin-43036632/

Phone for Brian: 217-649-7038