A Year and a Day: Divorce Without Destruction

In this episode, Jaime's talking with Bill Eddy, therapist, lawyer, mediator, and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute. Discover the key differences between high-conflict divorces and typical divorces, common behaviors exhibited by high-conflict individuals, and effective strategies to protect yourself and your children during the divorce process. Gain valuable insights from Bill Eddy's exper...

In this episode, Jaime's joined by Jonathan Melton, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified mediator for family financial cases and fellow attorney at Gailor Hunt, to discuss same-sex marriage and the challenges LGBTQIA+ couples may encounter during separation and divorce. Discover the legal implications that same-sex couples faced prior to marriage equality, including the absence of p...

In this episode, Jaime talks with Steve Schleupner, Certified Divorce Coach and Financial Planner, about his personal experience with divorce and how it inspired him to become a divorce coach. Steve shares his journey of navigating divorce as a single father and the challenges he faced in balancing his career and responsibilities. He introduces Stoic philosophy and its application in coaching men...

In this episode, Jaime talks with divorce and empowerment coach Beverly Price about the emotional challenges that women often face during the divorce process. In her work as a coach, Beverly helps women feel empowered to have a better life. Whether contemplating divorce, going through the legal and financial process to divorce, or struggling with negative emotions post-divorce, a coach can help na...

In this episode, Jaime's talking with Melissa Essick, a fellow family law attorney and mediator, about legal custody in divorce with children. The discussion includes the differences between sole legal custody and joint legal custody, what information parents are entitled to about their children and what decisions typically need joint agreement between parents, such as medical appointments, mental...

Johanna Lynn, a relationship specialist and founder of The Family Imprint Institute, has over 20 years of expertise in resolving inherited family patterns and helps her clients dismantle unhealthy patterns, restore relationships, and create resilient boundaries. In this episode, they discuss common relationship issues couples face during and after divorce, including money matters, different views...

Marriage is about love, but divorce is about money. In this episode, Jaime talks with Gabrielle Clemens, a certified divorce financial analyst. Gabrielle talks about how she helps men and women navigate the divorce process by ensuring that their divorce agreement is sustainable and viable for their lifestyle, and she emphasizes the importance of approaching divorce with a business mindset and unde...

Do you think your spouse is hiding money from you during your divorce proceeding? You might need a forensic accountant like Robert Nordlander! Forensic accountants are experts in financial records and statements, and an attorney can hire them to testify about things like your former spouse's all-cash lifestyle, unusual spending, and unexplained purchases in court. In this episode, find out how to...

Determining how much the family business is worth during a divorce is a fairly common issue.  If separating spouses cannot agree on the value of their business, an expert is normally brought in to perform a formal business valuation.  In this episode, CPA and Certified Valuation Analyst David Amiss shares his expertise about valuing a family business for divorce in an uncertain economy. 

Separation and divorce can be difficult enough, but when a couple has a child with special needs, separating can be even more complicated.  In this episode, attorney Linda Malone shares some of the things a couple should consider if they are planing to separate and they have a child with special needs.  Topics include, establishment of special needs trusts, government benefits, guardianship, and s...

An inflated sense of self-importance, a need for attention from others, and a lack of empathy are some of the hallmark behaviors of narcissism and sound like what not to look for in a spouse or dating partner.  In this episode, Michelle Chiaramonte, LCSW and owner of Lumina Counseling Associates shares her expertise about navigating the divorce process when a narcissist is involved. 

In this epsiode, host Jaime Davis interviews author Kimberly Ewertz about her first book Family Redefined: Childhood Reflections on the Impact of Divorce which is a collection of testimonies by adult children of divorce.  In 1990, after twelve years of marriage, Kimberly filed for divorce propelling her and her then ten year old son into a journey of irrevocable change.  That journey was the impet...

Thriving during separation can be difficult when you have a child who refuses to spend time with either you or your co-parent.  In this episode, host Jaime Davis discusses the process of reunification therapy with Dr. Tina Lepage, a forensic and clinical pyschologist and founder of Lepage Associates Psychological and Psychiatric Services.  https://lepageassociates.com/ . 

During separation and divorce, you can become your own worst enemy if you allow the stress of the situation to change who you are and how you present.  It can be difficult to make important legal decisions that may impact the rest of your life if you are not managing your stress. In this episode, host Jaime Davis discusses the benefits of seeking individual therapy while going through the divorce...

In this episode, host Jaime Davis discusses how to help your children thrive during separation with child psychologist Dr. Lori Thomas.  Dr. Thomas provides guidance and insight into issues such as how and when to tell the children about the separation, what not to tell the children, and what to expect once the children know about the separation.  http://wynnsfamilypsychology.com/OurDoctors/tabid/...

Most people think it’s conflict and argument that lead to divorce. In fact, it’s the decreasing affection and the lack of emotional responsiveness that lead to separation and divorce. In this episode host Jaime Davis discusses the impact of COVID on marriages with licensed marriage and family therapist Caroline Landen.  https://awakeningscenter.org/therapists/caroline-byrd-landen/ . 

This season the podcast will highlight themes with the purpose of not only helping you survive your divorce but to also thrive while you are making your way through the process.  Most of the episodes this season will concentrate on self-care and therapy related subjects.  In this episode, host Jaime Davis discusses when family therapy might be a good idea for a family experiencing divorce with lic...

Buying and selling a home during separation can present a unique set of challenges.  In this episode, host Jaime Davis discusses the process with listing agent Julie Bell, buyer's agent Christina Cataldo and mortgage loan officer Deon Bradford- the team at Julie Bell Real Estate Divorce Specialists.  For more information, you can visit their website at https://redivorcespecialists.com/ . 

People often have questions about how to best protect their children and their assets during a divorce, but one area that they often overlook is protecting their data and making sure that their spouse can’t access their devices accidentally or otherwise.  In this episode host Jaime Davis explores this topic with Rusty Gilmore, a Security Consultant and Computer Forensic Expert with Protus3.  

When you are involved in a child custody case, there are several types of evaluations you may encounter including custody evaluations, psychological evaluations, and substance abuse assessments.  In this episode host Jaime Davis and fellow family law attorney Melissa Essick discuss what these evaluations entail and offer practical tips for parents who may be facing an evaluation in connection with...

For many people, divorce may be the first and sometimes only time they will work with a lawyer during their lifetime.  Not knowing how to work effectively with your lawyer can lead to unnecessary frustration and dissatisfaction.  In this episode, host Jaime Davis and her law partner Carrie Tortora discuss tips related to five different areas of working with a divorce attorney: the initial consulta...

If you are contemplating separation or divorce, you may be worried about how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect your ability to physically separate from your spouse, as well as your ability to negotiate and finalize agreements about child custody, child support, the division of your assets and alimony and what will happen if you find yourself needing the court's assistance. In this episode, host Ja...

Being separated or divorced and dealing with child custody is hard enough on a good day.  Divorced parents often wish to avoid interacting with one another if possible, but the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges and is requiring more communication. In this episode, host Jaime Davis and her law partner Carrie Tortora discuss tips for navigating child custody and child support during...

In this episode, host Jaime Davis and colleague Lynn McNally discuss Jaime's newly released book entitled A Year and a Day which is based largely on this podcast. In 2017, Jaime decided to create the podcast to provide tips and information for getting through a separation and divorce without destroying family relationships or the family finances.  The book is geared toward divorce related professi...

People going through a separation often want to know whether they can represent themselves in connection with their divorce case. While the short answer to this question is yes, in this episode host Jaime Davis and fellow family law attorney Lynn McNally delve deeper into the issue and discuss times when it may be ok for you to represent yourself and other times when you should consider hiring a l...