Choosing a divorce attorney is one of the biggest decisions you'll have to make early in the process. You'll likely receive input from friends, family and even the neighbor down the street. You've probably heard you need a "bulldog" attorney, but do you? This week, experienced divorce attorney Alyssa Honickman joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on the red and green flags when looking for an attorney. Alyssa discusses:

Alyssa D. Honickman focuses on Family Law cases and domestic violence cases. Alyssa D. Honickman is the owner and operator of this boutique law firm that focuses on meeting client’s needs. Ms. Honickman is an experienced trial attorney and will fight for her clients’ rights throughout the litigation process. She encourages settlement of her cases without court intervention but is prepared to litigate her cases at trial in the event settlement is impossible. Ms. Honickman’s patience and ability to effectively communicate with her clients and opposing counsel put her clients at ease during the difficult process of family litigation.

Alyssa Honickman was born and raised in Ocala, Florida and attended Florida schools for education. Ms. Honickman graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida. She continued her studies at Stetson College of Law and graduated Cum Laude with her Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Trial Advocacy. She began her legal career working as an Assistant State Attorney for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. Ms. Honickman has tried over 150 jury trials including misdemeanors, felonies, and domestic violence cases and has tried over 80 family law trials.

Alyssa Honickman is an active member of her community. She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association’s Family Law Section a Member of Kidside. Ms. Honickman currently is an active member of the Florida Bar Family Law Section. She is actively involved with the Florida Bar and participates in their annual and semi-annual conventions.

Alyssa Honickman is admitted to practice in all Florida State courts and Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Active member of the Broward County Bar Association, the American Heart Association, co-creator of Confident Chaos Podcast, Florida Bar Family Law Section, and contributes to the March of Dimes , Saint Judge’s Children’s Hospital, and the Fraternal Order of Police.

www.honickmanlaw.com 

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We all know the impacts Covid has had on the world, but how did it affect co-parenting? This week attorney Patrick Baghdaserians joins host Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how covid caused tension in co-parenting relationships. Patrick touches on:

Patrick Baghdaserians is an attorney specializing in California Family Law. He grew up in the La Canada Flintridge area, attending St. Francis High School. Patrick then attended Loyola Marymount University and earned his law degree from Southwestern Law School. While in law school, Patrick had the distinct honor of working for renowned Federal Judge, the Honorable Robert M. Takasugi, as a full-time legal extern. While serving the federal court, he was privileged to be involved in and witness dozens of federal trials and hearings.

Since 2007, Patrick has been a California licensed attorney, working exclusively in the area of family law. In 2014, he became a State Bar Certified Specialist in the area of family law, gaining a said distinction at a pace not normally seen. In the same year, Patrick became a partner at the largest family law firm in the San Gabriel Valley area, where he remained until starting his own practice in 2019.

Since becoming one of the state’s youngest Family Law Specialists, Patrick has garnered virtually unparalleled experience, making hundreds of court appearances and representing individuals from all walks of life. Some of his clients include Hollywood writers/producers, world-renowned musicians, and artists, television and film actors, CEOs, corporate executives, heirs to fortunes exceeding 100 million dollars, doctors, dentists, financial planners, accountants, and their spouses.

Patrick is an experienced courtroom litigator, having handled virtually all types of Family Law related actions. In 2018, he completed a 15-day trial, where his client was awarded custody of the minor and over $50,000.00 in monetary sanctions payable by the opposing party.

Patrick also has the very distinct experience of handling matters from the trial level all the way up to the California Court of Appeal. His appellate experience gives him unique insight into each and every case he handles.

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Things are not always black and white when it comes to alimony after divorce. Host Michelle Dempsey-Multack asked AJ Grossman to return to Moms Moving On to discuss his experience with alimony and how it works. AJ explains how big of a source of fear money is during the divorce process and what you can do about it. In this episode AJ covers:

A.J. Grossman graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in business administration and at the top of his Florida law school class. He immediately went on to achieve his Master of Laws degree in Dispute Resolution from The Straus Institute at Pepperdine University Law School in California, which is the #1 ranked Dispute Resolution program in the country. As the son of a Navy Officer and the founder of several businesses, he learned quickly about service to others. A.J.’s goal is to help people solve problems, plain and simple. Being in the right place, doing the right thing, at the right time, for a person (or couple of people) in need, drives A.J. to continue growing his legal practice. He focuses his efforts on providing solutions that protect the interests of those who seek amicable resolutions in their lives.

Learn more about AJ and his Florida Divorce Firm, Leap Frog Divorce, here.

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Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex may feel like a never-ending uphill battle. This week Nicki Marie joins Michelle Dempsey Multack to give her personal experience in taking the high road in co-parenting. Having grown up in a divorced household and now co-parenting herself, Nicki believes that learning to take things day by day and control your emotions will help protect your peace in the long run. You don't' want to miss this episode of Moms Moving On.

Nicki Marie is a social magnet. Ben Stiller said there was "something about Mary;" the truth is, "there is something about Nicki." She attracts and influences communities of people from all walks of life. Her superpower resides in her ability to effortlessly blend a rock-solid business sense with meaningful marketing, mentoring, and messaging that inspires others to do good in the world. She is an insightful, humorous, truth-teller that is equally fun and influential.

Every day she plays a multitude of super-heroes from mom, sister, daughter to entrepreneur, coach, partner and friend. She is sexy, seasoned, and sophisticated in how natural and unapologetic she lives her life. Nicki's audiences adore her ability to blend aspirations with real-life madness. There is never a dull moment or message. She stands up for what and who she believes in, most of all herself because she knows there are people that need someone in their corner reminding them that they are enough. What inspires her most is raising her two kiddos, Leila and Chace, while continuing on her self-growth journey AND rewriting her own story of "happily ever after" post-divorce, loss of job and building once again from the ground up. 

Instagram: @nickimarieinc

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As a co-parent, you want to support your child when it comes to the emotions they may feel about having two houses. This week, the incredible Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on how to help children transition between homes. Michelle talks about how important it is to have conversations with your children about what their experience is at the other parent's house without making them feel like you are digging for information.

In this episode of Moms Moving On, Michelle discusses:

Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA is the founder and CEO of Parenting Pathfinders. Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker, parenting coach, individual/couples/coparenting therapist, online content creator, public speaker, and facilitator of virtual workshops. Michelle is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Silver School of Social Work at New York University and facilitator of family workshops through Roots Connected, Inc. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science from Georgetown University, Michelle moved to Brooklyn, NY where she joined a team that created therapeutic playgroups for children; these groups focused on fostering children’s social and emotional development as well as parental attachment. Michelle subsequently received her Masters in Social Work from New York University and a Masters in Child Development from Sarah Lawrence College. Michelle has been quoted or featured in many major online and print publications, has appeared on-camera for interviews with NBCLX and NECNTV, and has delivered keynote speeches on child development and anti-bias/anti-racist parenting. Michelle’s work is rooted in mindfulness, builds upon each person's strengths, and supports caregivers as they learn, unlearn, and grow along their journey of raising kids. 

https://www.parentingpathfinders.com

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What is financial abuse in a marriage and what can you do about it? This week forensic accountant Tracy Coenen joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on the signs of financial abuse and what to do if you feel your spouse is hiding money.

In this episode of Moms Moving On, Tracy shares:

Tracy has been investigating fraud for more than 25 years, but she didn’t always want to be a forensic accountant. With a dream of one day being a prison warden, Tracy went to Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI to get a criminology degree. A class on financial crime investigations reminded her how much she loved Encyclopedia Brown books as a kid. She continued her criminology degree, but added accounting and economics courses so she could sit for the CPA exam… and here Tracy is, finding money in cases of corporate fraud, high net worth divorce, and other financial shenanigans. Tracy created the Divorce Money Guide to help people find the money in divorce.

Tracy is known as a no nonsense forensic accountant who delivers the “real deal” to her clients. Let’s face it: When your money is on the line, there is zero time to dance around an issue. Her passion lies in helping people find answers. Answers to questions like “Where did our money go?”

After years of watching those who couldn’t justify the cost of a forensic accountant lose thousands of dollars in their divorces, Tracy knew she had to create a solution. That’s why she put her heart into creating the Divorce Money Guide. Tracy takes divorcing people step-by-step through the process of gathering and analyzing their financial documents to see whether there is money missing.

Tracy Coenen, Forensic Accountant and Fraud Investigator – Sequence Inc. Forensic Accounting

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Your breakup doesn't have to be a setback. This week relationship coach and author Lindsey Ellison joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how you can find your magic and turn your breakup into your breakthrough.

In this episode of Moms Moving On, Lindsey and Michelle discuss:

Lindsey Ellison is a breakup breakthrough coach and founder of Start Over Coaching, Inc., a coaching practice dedicated to helping people navigate their divorce or break up. She is the author of the best selling book, MAGIC Words: How to Get What You Want from a Narcissist and her latest book, Blessons of a Breakup. You can find Lindsey on her popular podcast, Unbreakable You: Breakup Without Being Broken or on her website lindseyellison.com. 

Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindsey_ellison

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Infidelity in a marriage can cause shock and heartbreak. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with TH Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum of exEXPERTS, two friends who both experienced infidelity in their marriage's days apart. They discuss how finding out their spouses' affairs helped them in the long run. TH and Jessica leaned on each other during a difficult time and used their experience to create exEXPERTS to help and empower other women.

Jessica Klingbaum is an Emmy-nominated former TV producer for national networks, including CBS News, FOX, and CNBC, among others. After a prestigious 20+ year career, she left the industry to spend more time with her family and found herself pursuing a passion in essential oils, ultimately becoming a Certified Aromatherapist. She co-founded exEXPERTS in 2020, the premiere online digital platform for anyone and everyone touched by divorce. exEXPERTS’ free resources include a website, podcast called “Divorce, etc…”, articles, and tips and advice through social media channels, all with the mission to educate, support, and empower those like herself who have been affected by divorce. 

Jessica is an eternal optimist who always sees the glass half full. In the little free time she has, she enjoys time with family and friends, snowboarding, traveling and eating as much candy as possible. She has called NYC her home for more than twenty-five years and currently resides in Greenwich Village with her two children. Jessica holds a BA from Brandeis University and a Masters in Broadcast Journalism from New York University. 

T.H. Irwin began her career at a boutique market research firm in NYC and after earning her Masters Degree in Marketing from Fordham Graduate School of Business, she went to advance her career at Arthur Andersen Consulting. After her separation, she pivoted and discovered her talent for creating community-driven media events. In her role as Director of Experiential Events for USA Today, she scaled hyper-local, original events to a national level. In 2020 she co-founded exEXPERTS, a free online resource to help women of all ages navigate their divorce - a community she wishes she'd had during her own divorce journey more than a decade ago.

She loves adventure and the outdoors which she proved on a Kilimanjaro climb, her non-profit work with organizations like the Center for Hope & Safety and United Breast Cancer Foundation, and nurturing her mind and body on a daily basis. She lives in Bergen County with her amazing boyfriend, children and dog Daisy.

Free Online Divorce Advice for Women - (exexperts.com)

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The one question that unites divorcing parents across the world? How to protect the children from the divorce. And believe it or not, it IS possible, as our guest AJ Grossman shares.

Host Michelle Dempsey-Multack and her guest AJ Grossman discussed a whole host of divorce-related topics, but none more important than how to protect your children during the divorce process - which begs with putting your adult emotions to the side in order to give your children the stability they need to succeed.

A.J. Grossman graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in business administration and at the top of his Florida law school class. He immediately went on to achieve his Master of Laws degree in Dispute Resolution from The Straus Institute at Pepperdine University Law School in California, which is the #1 ranked Dispute Resolution program in the country. As the son of a Navy Officer and the founder of several businesses, he learned quickly about service to others. A.J.’s goal is to help people solve problems, plain and simple. Being in the right place, doing the right thing, at the right time, for a person (or couple of people) in need, drives A.J. to continue growing his legal practice. He focuses his efforts on providing solutions that protect the interests of those who seek amicable resolutions in their lives.

Learn more about AJ and his Florida Divorce Firm, Leap Frog Divorce, here.

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When we become parents, we never imagine spending time away from our children. Divorce changes that, and many of us are left with 50% of our time without them. This week, Jade Sklaver joins Moms Moving On to discuss how she turned her time away from her daughter into a successful business. Jade and I touch on the importance of finding a hobby and your purpose during your time away from your children.

As a University of Florida graduate, Jade Sklaver, founder of StyleChild, majored in Public Relations and pursued many fashion related internships while still in school. After completing rotations at Barney's New York, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and major fashion PR firms, she had no doubt that was the path she was headed down. Working at a few major labels after graduating, Sklaver found herself being hired by Norma Kamali as her right hand person in design and production. The opening on the team proved to be an invaluable opportunity and would ultimately shape her future. Sklaver gained experience working with factories, fabrics, and design in addition to learning product development and production. After another corporate fashion position, and marriage, Sklaver made her way to South Florida and had her daughter, Liv Jaymes. Liv became the inspiration for what came next: StyleChild. 

While pregnant with Liv and yearning for a passion project, Sklaver started building the foundation for what is now StyleChild, a kid's shoe company specializing in functional and stylish shoes at affordable prices. The business started with reselling cute and trendy "no label" sneakers and as popularity grew, Sklaver knew she needed a brand of her own to stand behind. After a major life change, Jade decided to take a leap of faith and commit to work directly with the factory to design, manufacture, and produce sneakers under her own label StyleChild. Since then, StyleChild has grown into over 25 exclusive styles, retails in stores all across the country and in Canada and has a highly trafficked website. Most recently, Jade and her small team opened a by-appointment (virtual and in-person) showroom and warehouse in Boca Raton, Florida which has given her customers a personalized shopping experience - especially important during the pandemic. Dedicated to being the best mother and entrepreneur, Jade feels passionate that others can have that same work-life balance and do something they love. She recently launched a Kicks Starter affiliate program that allows other mothers to start their own business selling the StyleChild label in specific markets. 

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