Family court is the one place you hope you never have to spend much time — but for many of us, it’s unavoidable. In this episode of The After Wife, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to navigate the system: the endless pretrials, the magic-show distractions, and the emotional toll it takes — especially for survivors of abuse.

We’ll talk about:

• The difference between dissolution and divorce — and why most survivors end up in divorce

• The slow grind of pretrials and attorney conferences where nothing seems to move forward

• How discovery delays and document requests can be used as control tactics

• Why family court is the only court that expects you to stay in contact with your abuser — and judges you for it

• Kylie’s personal experience of being asked by a magistrate if she could forgive her abuser

• The role of GALs — the good, the bad, and the expensive

• The reforms we wish we could see, including accountability, trauma-informed training, and a shift to focus on children’s best interests

Because the process isn’t just broken — it’s exhausting. And if you’ve ever felt like you were losing your mind in the middle of it, you are not alone.

Parenting plans aren’t just legal paperwork — they’re the blueprint for how you’ll co-parent after divorce. In this episode of The After Wife, we’re breaking down what every solid parenting plan should include, the details you might overlook, and the clauses we wish we had added the first time around.

We’ll cover:

• The must-have sections: schedules, exchanges, communication, and decision-making

• Long-term planning for curfews, driving, travel, and social media

• Guidelines for new partners and overnight stays

• How to handle make-up parenting time fairly

• Why specificity matters (and can save you thousands in legal fees later)

Because a good plan isn’t just about avoiding conflict — it’s about protecting your peace and giving your kids consistency.

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not intended as legal advice but is sharing experiences regarding impacts of the shared parenting plan.

New backpacks, fresh notebooks… and the whirlwind of getting kids ready for a new school year while juggling two households. In this episode of The After Wife, we’re diving into the back-to-school season when you’re co-parenting — from navigating supply lists and open houses to making sure teachers know your family’s situation without oversharing.

We’ll talk about:

• Why communication with teachers, nurses, and school staff matters more than you think

• Helping kids manage transitions between two households during the school year

• Tackling extracurricular sign-ups without a scheduling meltdown

• Kylie’s story of how stress showed up in her son as headaches and stomachaches — and how she learned to focus on her son staying in school

• Boundaries, expectations, and keeping the focus on your kids’ success (not your ex’s drama)

Because back to school should be about our kids growing — not about grown-ups acting like kids.

Telling people you’re divorcing or separating can feel harder than the divorce itself. In this episode, we talk about why saying it out loud is so difficult — even to yourself — and the reasons so many of us stay silent about our struggles until it’s all over. From friends and family to coworkers, we share how to set boundaries, handle reactions, and own your story without shame. Whether you’re ready to make the announcement or still working up to it, this episode will help you navigate the conversations on your terms.

Parenting after divorce isn’t just hard — it’s a complete identity shift. In this episode, we’re talking about how we’re showing up for our kids through the mess, the healing, and the hard choices.

We get into:
💬 Creating emotional safety and honest communication
🔁 Breaking generational cycles and modeling healthy boundaries
📅 Becoming the default family organizer — and what that really looks like
🎉 Finding joy in the chaos (pizza rolls + kitchen dance parties, anyone?)
❤️‍🩹 How healing ourselves helps us be the moms they actually need

Because the truth is — we’re not just raising kids. We’re rewriting the story for the next generation.

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Healing isn’t pretty — but it is powerful. In this episode, we get real about what healing after divorce actually looks like. From therapy and music to pickleball and reclaiming your peace, we’re sharing the messy, empowering, deeply personal steps we’ve taken to rebuild.

We talk about letting go of shame, breaking cycles, and why healing isn’t just for us — it’s for our kids, our future, and our sanity. Plus, we introduce a new segment: “The One Thing That Keeps Me Sane” — because yes, we all need one.

Whether you’re in the thick of it or finding your way out, this one’s for anyone choosing growth over bitterness and peace over pretending.

Here is where you can reach Kylie's life coach:

https://lisecolucci.com/

You’ve signed the papers, packed the boxes, or maybe you just made the decision — and then it hits you: that first night alone. In this episode, we’re getting real about that moment when the silence is deafening, the pizza rolls are your dinner, and your brain starts to play the greatest hits of what if’s.

We’re sharing our own first-night-alone stories — the good, the bad, and the unexpected moments of freedom that come with it. Because no matter how you get there, that first night is a huge step in reclaiming your life.

If you’ve been there — or you’re facing it now — we hope this episode makes you feel less alone and a little more empowered. Because while that first night might feel scary, it’s also the start of something brand new.

In this premiere episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and kicking off The After Wife with the stories behind our divorces — and the freedom, fear, and fierce clarity that came after. We’re sharing what led us to walk away, what we wish we’d known sooner, and why the end of a marriage was just the beginning of something real.

This isn’t a pity party. It’s real talk for women who are done pretending, done shrinking, and ready to reclaim their peace — one unfiltered conversation at a time.

Grab your wine or your coffee — we’ve got stories to tell.