It’s Part 3 of our sponsored 12-part series, Guidance That Moves Lives Forward, with Attorney Melissa Needle of Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law!

This episode focuses on Getting Started with Your Attorney. Melissa shares some advice from her decades of experience about the crucial first steps you need to take with your new divorce attorney. She talks with Daniel and Wendy about how you can protect yourself and what’s most important to you. Melissa’s advice about setting the tone with your spouse, how to communicate once the papers are served, and so much more, will ensure you’re doing everything you need to do, right from the start, to get the outcome you’re looking for.

Nanci Smith is changing the way people get divorced. After a 30-year career as a litigator, she knew there was a better way. That there was no need for bitter, adversarial court battles—where most decisions are out of the couple’s hands and huge legal fees keep piling up. Now, Nanci practices Collaborative Divorce, where divorcing couples can have less fighting, less court involvement, and less expense. Her team of lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial experts helps couples feel hopeful about their futures. Her new book,Untangling Your Marriage, offers hope and encouragement for people who think filing for divorce means going into battle.

Theresa Winters is a spunky single mother and the owner of Faraway Places Travel. She’s a self-proclaimed travel addict, adventurer, and adrenaline seeker, who rarely says no to a new experience.

In this episode, Theresa talks to Daniel and Wendy about her passion for traveling—solo, with her kids, or with a group. She shares her expert tips on solo-parent traveling and what she’s learned and what she’s gained from living life unscripted.

She also talks about her personal story and why she may never get married again!

Entrepreneur, Certified Divorce Coach®, Certified Divorce Specialist, and CEO of Divorce ReDefined, Cindy Stibbard helps people truly understand the process of divorce, as well as their options. In this episode, Cindy, a mom of two, talks to Daniel and Wendy about how she uses hard-earned experience from her own high-conflict divorce to inspire and motivate others. She’s committed to changing the divorce experience, giving people more education, more resources, and more professional expertise to help them navigate the most challenging time in their lives.

Noam Raucher provides emotional and spiritual support for all seekers. A divorced dad of two and host of the Jewish Divorce Project podcast, he’s a sought-after spiritual and divorce coach. Noam guides men through their journey of divorce, separation, and starting over, so they never have to walk alone. On this episode, we talk to Noam about his personal divorce story, including the stigma of being a divorced Rabbi. He shares what a ‘Hero’s Journey’ means, and how divorce can be meaningful and beneficial. We talk about his own self-awareness during his divorce, and the wisdom he gained along the way.

Our interview with Dr. Robert Glover is hands down a top 10 interview!
We had so much fun talking about his experiences—including his relationships and divorces and his groundbreaking books, No More Mr. Nice Guy, and Dating Essentials for Men. Dr. Glover shares some dating tips he learned the hard way, how dating is not in our DNA, and how he became a worldwide leader in helping men get what they want out of their relationships, careers, and lives.

As a certified Divorce Recovery Coach and founder of Mindfully Ready, Leah Marie Mazur helps women recover and rebuild after divorce. Her one-on-one coaching sessions and private Facebook group, Divorced and Empowered, inspire women who are feeling lost and less than. With clear, actionable steps, Leah shows them how to rebuild their confidence, know their worth, and put an end to harmful patterns.

Daniel and Wendy talked to Leah about what made her become a divorce coach, what women should focus on while recovering from a divorce, common obstacles her clients struggle with, and so much more.

Tamar Burris is a co-parenting coach and author of “A New Special Friend." She expertly guides her clients through high-conflict divorces and helps divorced/uncoupled parents empower themselves and their families to co-parent peacefully, without blame, shame, or games. Tamar coaches people on how to set and keep boundaries, communicate effectively (even with a high-conflict ex), and how to manage your emotions.

Host of the Divorce & Beyond podcast, Susan Guthrie is an expert on how to have a better divorce. In this episode, she shares her personal story with Daniel and Wendy, including her first marriage and divorce, remarrying, and her second marriage. She talks about how she navigated her way through her divorce, what her life is like now, and what made her focus on helping other people do the same.

Don’t miss part 2 of our 12-part series Guidance that Moves Lives Forward, sponsored by divorce attorneys Needle Cuda. In this episode, What Is Divorce, attorney Melissa Needle shares her insights about the three biggest buckets of divorce:
1. Kids. Including legal, financial, and physical questions.
2. Assets. How to protect yourself and your future.
3. Income. Including alimony and child support.

Daniel and Wendy also talk to Melissa about the meaning of a ‘no-fault’ state, when your children’s wishes come into play, and much more.