Hosts: Elizabeth Stephenson and Jen Bordeaux from New Direction Family Law.

Topic: Preparing for and navigating separation and divorce.

Key Discussions:

1. The tendency for people to consider separation post-holidays.
2. Consultations as a tool for preparation and planning, offering legal advice and a "toolbox" for navigating separation.
3. Addressing fears and misconceptions about custody and financial survival post-separation.
4. The importance of individual plans and strategies in the context of family law.
5. The role of attorneys in providing guidance and representation.
6. Specific Advice:
   • Different aspects of family law: custody, child support, spousal support, and property distribution.
   • Approaches to dealing with joint property and finances in separation.
   • The ethical boundaries of consultations and the importance of confidentiality.
7. Audience: Individuals considering separation or divorce, seeking practical and legal advice.
8. Tone: Informative, supportive, addressing complex emotional and legal aspects of separation with clarity.