Divorce doesn't automatically have to mean lengthy litigation, escalating attorney fees, and handing control of your future to a judge. 

In this episode of The Gray Divorce Podcast, Andrew Hatherley sits down with David Fein, a fourth-generation attorney, certified divorce mediator, and someone who experienced gray divorce himself. After more than 30 years working in the complex legal, regulatory, and public policy side of the energy industry, David expanded his practice into family law and mediation following his own divorce experience. 

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Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, communicate, organize information, and make decisions. But what happens when AI enters the already complicated world of gray divorce? 

In Episode 103, Andrew Hatherley welcomes back family law attorney Nicole Sodoma. 

From organizing financial documents and understanding unfamiliar terminology to improving communication with an ex-spouse, AI can be incredibly useful. But lines need to be drawn: AI isn't your attorney, financial advisor, therapist, or decision-maker. Andrew and Nicole also explore privacy concerns, state-specific legal information, AI-generated evidence, and why human judgment remains essential. 

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Mediation can be a faster, less expensive, and less stressful alternative to litigation—but that doesn’t mean walking into the process is easy. 

In Episode 101, Andrew Hatherley sits down with Lyerly Spongberg, a DCA-certified divorce coach specializing in pre-mediation coaching, to discuss how preparation can dramatically change the mediation experience. 

From managing fear and emotional triggers to understanding the difference between positions and interests, Lyerly explains how divorcing individuals can enter mediation better prepared to negotiate, communicate, and make decisions that support the life they want after divorce.

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What have 100 episodes—and nearly a decade since experiencing gray divorce firsthand—taught Andrew Hatherley? 

In this special milestone episode, Andrew steps away from interviews to reflect on the journey that led to The Gray Divorce Podcast, the lessons he's learned from nearly 100 guests, and the incredible resilience of people rebuilding their lives after divorce. 

From financial planning and discernment counseling to adult children, alternative divorce processes, and overcoming fear later in life, this episode is both a celebration of how far the podcast has come and a look ahead at the future of gray divorce.  

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In Episode 99, Andrew Hatherley welcomes Nicole Sodoma, founder of Sodoma Law and one of the Southeast's leading family law attorneys, to discuss one of the most overlooked risks during divorce: social media. 

From vacation photos and new relationships to LinkedIn profiles, text messages, and even "likes," Nicole explains how your online activity can impact your credibility, increase litigation costs, and complicate negotiations. 

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Episode 98 explores the emotional and financial realities families face when a parent decides to remarry later in life. Why do adult children often react so strongly? How can parents protect both a new spouse and their children? And what estate planning strategies can prevent future conflict? 

This episode provides practical guidance for families navigating second marriages, blended families, and the difficult—but essential—conversations that can preserve both relationships and legacies.

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Gray divorce doesn't just divide assets—it often transfers decades of financial responsibility overnight. 

In Episode 97, Andrew Hatherley shines a light on a growing issue facing women after divorce: the gap between the financial responsibility they're about to inherit and the financial confidence many have been given the opportunity to develop. 

Andrew explores the coming Great Wealth Transfer, why women are uniquely impacted by longevity and divorce, and how financial coaching can help transform uncertainty into confidence. He also introduces a new coaching program designed to help women organize, stabilize, protect, and plan for their financial future. 

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How do finances shape dating and relationships after gray divorce? 

In Episode 95, Andrew Hatherley sits down with Dr. Lauren Harris, researcher and Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of New Hampshire, to explore how older adults approach love, money, independence, and remarriage later in life. 

From prenups and inheritance concerns to caregiving and adult children, dating after 50 looks very different from our younger years and financial independence plays a big role.  

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High-conflict divorce can feel endless, emotionally exhausting, and financially devastating, especially later in life. 

In Episode 96, Andrew Hatherley welcomes Karen McMahon, high-conflict divorce strategist, to explore emotional regulation, post-traumatic growth, adult children, high-conflict personalities, and why healing—not just the legal settlement—is the true path to freedom after divorce.  

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Social media may seem harmless—but during divorce, it can quietly intensify conflict, damage relationships, and even impact legal outcomes. 

In Episode 94, Andrew explores the hidden dangers of social media during divorce, particularly for those navigating gray divorce and later-life transitions. From emotional escalation and online comparison to privacy risks and legal consequences, Andrew explains why thoughtful digital behavior matters more than ever during one of life’s most stressful experiences. 

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