The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

What is a "Silent Divorce?" and Are You Going through One?

What is a "silent" divorce? My guest, therapist, Brittany Baker explains, so that you can determine if this is your situation. Brittany offers signs of a silent divorce, and tips to figure out if you should try to save the marriage or get divorced. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/are-you-going-through-a-silent-divorce/

Are You Being Emotionally Saavy in Your Divorce?

Are you being emotionally saavy in your divorce? What does that even mean? My guest, Divorce attorney, Katherine E. Miller explains, and offers tips on how to have the best possible divorce outcome. The advice is based on her new book, "The Emotionally Saavy Divorce," which you can pre-order here! https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Savvy-Divorce-Smart-Negotiations/dp/1774586053

The House: Stay, Sell, Buy, Rent? Here's Your Guide

In a divorce, the house is so often the biggest source of stress. People don't know if they should stay in it, sell it, buy a new home, or rent. It's complicated! But my guest in this episode, Stacey Ellison, is a divorce mortgage planner and CDLP®, who can help you answer these questions and figure out what's best for you and the kids, based on what you have, what you need, and what you want. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/divorce-mortgage-planning-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-during-divorce/

Want a Good Divorce Outcome? Here is Your Divorce To-Do List!

Want a good divorce outcome? Of course you do! That's why my guest and I share some steps to take in your divorce that will give that to you. My guest is Lewisville, TX based divorce attorney, David Heiman, who offers a "do-to" list that will help you stay organized and calm throughout your divorce, and help you achieve an outcome you feel is fair. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-are-the-steps-to-divorce-here-are-8/

Budgeting and Investing for Divorced Women

If you are thinking about divorce or going through one, or even if you are already divorced, you can benefit so much from this episode! My guests are financial advisors, Pete Mullins, CDFA® and Lauren Connelly, and we talk about the importance of having a budget and a financial plan. It's not as complicated as you think! 

Costly Divorce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

If you've never been through a divorce, like anything else that's new to a person, it's easy to make mistakes. Well, we don't want you to make mistakes, so my guest, Divorce Coach, Mardi Winder shares some costly mistakes people make, and then we talk about how to avoid making them. 

5 Steps in the Divorce Process

If you are newly separated, this is such a wonderful episode for you! My guest is divorce attorney, Marc Garelick, and Marc walks you through the steps of the process, to offer a glimpse at what to expect. This is such helpful information and will help calm your nerves since we all know that gaining information leads to stress reduction! Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/5-steps-in-the-divorce-process/

Cryptocurrency in Divorce: 5 Essentials to Consider

If there are cryptocurrency assets involved in a divorce, things can get complicated. Ryan Settle is my guest in this episode. Ryan is the founder of BlockSquared Forensics, which is a cryptocurrency valuation and auditing company. Ryan shares 5 essentials to consider, to ensure your cryptocurrency gets valued correctly. He also talks about how to find cryptocurrency if you're not sure you or your spouse own it. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/cryptocurrency-divorce-and-5-essentials-to-consider/

Getting Divorced Again? Here is Your Guide to Second Divorce

People often feel shame and embarrassment in a second divorce. You should NOT feel that way! This is just part of the conversation in this episode. My guest is divorce attorney, Megan Beck, who offers practical and emotional advice to those going through a second divorce. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/divorce-in-a-second-marriage-your-guide/

Thinking About Changing Attorneys? Keep These Things In Mind

Divorce is a complicated process that takes a lot of time. So, it's not uncommon for people to feel frustrated by how long the process is taking, and the long periods of time you might not hear from your attorney. All that said, if your gut is telling you your attorney is not a good fit, you might consider changing attorneys. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Renee Read, a partner at Remley Law, who offers advice and things to keep in mind if you are considering switching attorneys. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/when-is-it-too-late-to-change-attorneys-during-divorce-almost-never/