By Your Side: Divorce Law and Support

Episode Summary: In this episode of By Your Side: Divorce Law and Support, host Lisa Mosbey is joined by Patricia Sokolich, a seasoned family law attorney and divorce coach. Together, they delve into the complexities women face once the divorce process begins. Patricia shares insights on managing initial challenges, such as serving divorce papers and dealing with a spouse's reaction. She emphasize...

Episode Summary: In this episode of By Your Side: Divorce Law and Support, host Lisa Mosbey is joined by Patricia Sokolich, a seasoned family law attorney turned divorce coach. They delve into the challenges of dealing with a difficult or combative spouse during a divorce. Patricia shares insights on setting healthy boundaries, managing overwhelming communication, and the importance of limiting di...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Patricia dives deep into one of the most emotional and complicated issues in divorce—what happens to the house. She breaks down how property is divided, what “marital assets” really mean under New York law, and how debt, pensions, and other finances come into play. Beyond the numbers, Patricia explains the emotional ties many women have to their homes, why financi...

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Patricia Sokolich dives into one of the most difficult but necessary conversations — how to leave an abusive relationship when finances feel like a barrier. She breaks down the three types of abuse — physical, emotional, and financial — and explains how control and fear keep many women trapped. Patricia shares practical steps women can take to regain thei...

Episode Summary: In this episode, longtime family law attorney and divorce coach Patricia Sokolich walks women through the very first steps of divorce. From recognizing the signs it may be time to leave, to gathering the right financial documents, to understanding mediation and custody evaluations, Patricia explains how proper preparation can make all the difference. She shares practical advice fo...

Episode Summary: In this episode, family law attorney Patricia Sokolich shares insights from over 30 years of experience helping women navigate the challenges of divorce. Now offering private divorce coaching, she explains how coaching provides clarity, emotional support, and practical preparation before hiring an attorney. Patricia discusses the misconceptions about divorce, the importance of fin...