The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

4 Mistakes Divorce Attorneys Make with Cryptocurrency

If you have cryptocurrency (or you suspect your soon to be ex has it), telling your divorce attorney about it is good, but not enough. Ryan Settle is the founder of his cryptocurrency auditing and valuation firm, and he says he's seen divorce attorneys make mistakes involving finding and valuating crypto in a divorce case. He's here to talk about it and offer advice!

The Domestic Violence Case Everyone's Talking About

She stayed with her partner too long, and tragically, he murdered her. This is the Chicago domestic violence case everyone is talking about. My guest is Divorce Attorney, Liz Felt Wakeman, and we discuss the case, along with tips for those facing domestic violence.

The Cost of Divorce: Factors to Consider

It's one of the most common questions people ask a divorce attorney in their initial consultation: How much is this going to cost? My guest in this episode is Divorce Attorney, Catherine Becker Good and we are breaking this down by talking about all the factors that go into the cost of divorce.

Litigation: a Look Inside This Process

This episode is dedicated specifically to the topic of divorce litigation. My guest is Virginia Divorce Attorney, Lu Aloupas, and we are diving into the divorce process, explaining what exactly happens, who it's for, who it's not for, and of course, the positives and negatives. 

Divorce and Your Dog: Pet Custody Options

I can't imagine how difficult it would be to figure out a custody schedule for a dog in the divorce! Karis Nafte's career is dedicated to finding solutions for pet owners going through a divorce. We discuss some different custody options in this episode.

Divorcing a Narcissist-The Legal Perspective

Are you divorcing a narcissist? Even if the person isn't a true narcissist (meaning he/she has been diagnosed), people getting divorced can show narcissistic tendencies, given the stressful, scary situation. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney and partner, Renee Read, who talks about divorcing a narcissist from the legal perspective. Renee offers some great tips to help minimize costs and get the best possible outcome.

When an Ex Spouse Dies

As everyone gets older, I'm starting to see posts on Facebook and other social media outlets about an ex passing away. This has got to be so painful, so my guest and I decided to address it in this episode. My guest is high conflict divorce coach, Cherie Morris, and Cherie and I talk about what people might be feeling and thinking, and things you can do to help yourself and of course, your kids.

5 Myths About Keeping Your House in the Divorce

It's one of the biggest issues in so many divorce cases: Should I or can I afford to keep the house? Stacey Ellison is a CDLP® and a Divorce Mortgage Planner, who lists 5 myths about keeping the house in your divorce. 

Surviving Mother's Day and Other Holidays During Divorce

That first Mother's Day during divorce can be so emotional! That's why my guests and I (we are all divorced moms) decided to talk about the emotions you might be feeling as the day approaches. My guests are Mimi Sullivan and Carolyn Bilyak, co-founders of Rebranding Divorce-The Ready for More Community, and we have so many wonderful nuggets of advice that will help you feel less stressed and even excited for Mother's Day and other holidays during and after divorce.

5 Reasons Why Your Ex is Being So Mean to You

It's really hard. You go from being married to acting like strangers, or even worse, enemies. Ever wonder why your ex is being so cold and mean? My guest in this episode is divorce attorney turned divorce and decision coach, Karen Covy. We address the reasons he/she is acting the way they are and we offer advice on what to do.