The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

When I was first separated, and I met with a couple of divorce attorneys, I had no idea what to expect. Even more stressful, I didn't know what to ask. My guest in this episode is Tiffany M. Hughes, a Chicago based divorce attorney, who provides questions to ask and tells us why they are important, and how asking them can help you get a better outcome.

What is emotional manipulation and is it happening to you? What is coercive control and are you experiencing that? My guest in this episode is Debra Alper, LCSW, Divorce Strategist for the Legal Process and Divorce Recovery Therapist. Debra explains what these two awful things are, and how to know if you are a victim. She also provides tips for those in this situation, whether you are married to the person, going through a divorce, or already divorced.

Parental Alienation is heartbreaking for both parents and kids. If you think you might be a victim, listen to this episode. My guest is Divorce Coach, Kristen Noel, co-founder of The Intuitive Divorce, who explains the signs of parental alienation. We also provide tips for coping and talking to your kids and your spouse. 

When you are unfamiliar with the divorce process, it's easy to make mistakes. My guest in this episode is Divorce Mediator, Michael Cohen, who talks about common mistakes couples make in the early stages of divorce, and how to avoid making them. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/hiring-a-divorce-attorney/

Sex and They City, one of the all-time best shows, had a huge impact on women looking for love--women of all ages! This includes me and my guest, Jamie Gelb, who is in her thirties. In this episode, we talk about the women we adored: Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha, the decisions they made when it came to love, and how it might have impacted our decisions. 

Why does divorce take so long? It's a question almost everyone going through a divorce asks at one point in the process. When things seem to drag on, it can feel frustrating and stressful. My guest in this episode is Wisconsin based divorce attorney, Renee Read, who not only answers the question, but offers tips on how to speed things up. 

Selling your house in the divorce? My guest in this episode is Indianapolis-based Realtor, Cynthia Yosha-Snyder, CDRE®, who offers a lot of small tips and one really BIG one! 

Are you losing your health insurance in the divorce? My guest in this episode, Stephen Weinberger, has been an insurance professional for 17 years. He has answers to all your questions! 

These are the issues and fears and thoughts people going through a divorce are sharing with their divorce attorneys. My guest is Pennsylvania based divorce attorney, Christine Lombardo, who tells us what she's hearing and then addresses each one. Our discussion is meant to validate you, and give you some advice for those thoughts that are keeping you up at night!

Want the best possible outcome in your divorce? We know you do, and we want that too, which is why my guest, MC Skinner, a North Carolina based divorce attorney wants to share 5 things you need to be doing right now! We hope this inspires you and gives you hope not just for the divorce outcome, but for your post-divorce life.