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If you are facing a break up, divorce or any other significant life change then the Divorce & Beyond® Podcast is what you have been looking for! Nationally recognized family law and divorce attorney and mediator, Susan Guthrie, shares her 30 plus years of experience in the field to help you navigate the choppy waters of change and to thrive and grow into your new future. Susan and her guest experts share their experience and expertise to provide you with the advice and insider knowledge that others pay thousands of dollars for and support you with all you need to know to get through this difficult time an on to your new life BEYOND!

The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq‪.‬ Susan Guthrie

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    • 4.6 • 171 Ratings

If you are facing a break up, divorce or any other significant life change then the Divorce & Beyond® Podcast is what you have been looking for! Nationally recognized family law and divorce attorney and mediator, Susan Guthrie, shares her 30 plus years of experience in the field to help you navigate the choppy waters of change and to thrive and grow into your new future. Susan and her guest experts share their experience and expertise to provide you with the advice and insider knowledge that others pay thousands of dollars for and support you with all you need to know to get through this difficult time an on to your new life BEYOND!

    Divorce Decoded: Become the CEO of Your Divorce with Amy Polacko on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #339

    Divorce Decoded: Become the CEO of Your Divorce with Amy Polacko on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #339

    Join Susan Guthrie as she welcomes back Amy Polacko! Amy shares invaluable insights on how to take control of your divorce journey and become the CEO of your divorce. In fact, understanding divorce's emotional, legal, and financial aspects is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. 
    In this episode, Amy highlights the common misconceptions surrounding divorce and the role of a divorce attorney. She emphasizes that relying solely on legal counsel may not provide adequate education about the divorce process and advocates for proactive education and empowerment before embarking on the journey. 
    With her extensive background as a divorced single mom, award-winning journalist, and empowerment coach, Amy Polacko provides invaluable guidance to women seeking independence and empowerment during and after divorce. 
    You’ll hear:
    Why proactive education about divorce processes empowers individuals to navigate their journey effectively.
    The divorce attorney's role: Understand the limitations of relying solely on a divorce attorney for comprehensive education.
    The importance of acquiring divorce education before or at the onset of the process to mitigate potential pitfalls.
    Insights into various divorce education topics for a well-rounded grasp of the process
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    About this week's special guest: Amy Polacko
    Amy Polacko is a Freedom Warrior - and is committed to helping women live life on their own terms during/after a toxic relationship or divorce. As a divorced single mom, she is passionate about coaching women one-on-one and founded the empowerment group Strong Savvy Women to provide support, inspiration, and guidance to single women. Amy is also an award-winning journalist who sheds light on women's issues including divorce, domestic abuse, coercive control, and singlehood. 
    Her recent journalistic work has appeared in The Washington Post, Newsweek, NBC News THINK, and Ms. Magazine. After graduating from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, Amy worked as a newspaper reporter for Newsday and was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team covering the TWA Flight 800 crash. She then transitioned to television journalism, working as a writer and producer in New York City. Amy was an award-winning on-air reporter in Fargo, ND, where she traveled to Kosovo for a series on the North Dakota National Guard, and in Philadelphia, where she covered the national D.C. Sniper story. She also headed up an investigative reporting unit in Albany, NY, where she uncovered consumer scams, crime, and government corruption as part of her I-Team Investigations -- one of which exposed a loophole in the state's sex offender registry. 
    Amy has spoken publicly on women's issues, empowerment and entrepreneurship at Yale University, the Women's Forum in Ridgefield, CT, the Women's Center of Greater Danbury, CT, the Hayvn co-working space for women, the Believe Inspire Grow national empowerment organization for women, and many other groups both virtually and in person. 
    Website: www.freedomwarrior.info 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomwarriortribe/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomwarriortribe/
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    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    Recommended Reading and Audible: Divorce & Beyond is now on Audible, and to celebrate, we've got a special offer: One Month Free of Audible Plus!
    Why Audible? Because we know that sometimes, you don’t want a book on display for everyone to see. Whether for privacy or convenience, listening to books, like podcasts, is a great solution. And that's where Audible shines!
    Not only can you enjoy our episodes on Audible, but also a wide selection of books authored by our expert guests, like Christina McGhee's 'Parenting Apart' and Bill Eddy's 'BIFF' and 'Splitting.'
    Say 'Alexa, play The Divorce & Beyond Podcast' and start listening to the podcast on your Amazon-Alexa-supported device! 
    Check out Divorce and Beyond’s recomme

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    The Divorce Alternative: How to Create the 2.0 Version of Your Marriage with Sharon Pope on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #338

    The Divorce Alternative: How to Create the 2.0 Version of Your Marriage with Sharon Pope on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #338

    “We’ve been living like roommates for years.” Does this sound familiar? This week, Susan Guthrie welcomes best-selling author and master relationship coach Sharon Pope! Sharon shares her divorce alternative, which focuses on moving out of relationship limbo to create the 2.0 version of your desired marriage! 
    Sharon Pope is a Relationship Expert, certified Master Life Coach, seven-time #1 international bestselling author, and the host of the podcast The Loving Truth. She is the relationship coach if you struggle in a lonely and disconnected marriage, seeking confidence and clarity to fix your marriage or move forward without regret.
    You’ll hear:
    The biggest reason marriages struggle today
    “Relationships are living, breathing things; we must re-evaluate and evolve as we move through them.”
    Creating the 2.0 version of your marriage: what exactly is the 2.0 version of your marriage, and why is it an alternative to divorce
    The most effective relationship tools begin with working on yourself
    Communication: How can we improve how we communicate with our partners?
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    About this week's special guest: Sharon Pope
    Sharon Pope is a Relationship Expert, certified Master Life Coach, seven-time #1 international bestselling author, and the host of the podcast The Loving Truth.
    She is the relationship coach for you if you are struggling in a lonely and disconnected marriage, seeking confidence and clarity so you can either fix your marriage or move forward without regret.
    Through her coaching and programs she has helped hundreds of thousands of women get the confidence and clarity they need to either fix their marriage or move forward without regret.
    Her bestselling book, Stay or Go: How to Find the Confidence & Clarity You Need to Either Fix the Struggles in Your Marriage or Move Forward without Regret, has sold more than 300,000 copies.
    Sharon lives in Florida with the loves of her life, her husband, Derrick, and their two pups, Leo and Luna.
    Sharon’s website: https://sharonpope.com/
    Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonpopecoach/When Marriage Needs An Answer book: https://stayorgobook.com/
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    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    Recommended Reading and Audible: Divorce & Beyond is now on Audible, and to celebrate, we've got a special offer: One Month Free of Audible Plus!
    Why Audible? Because we know that sometimes, you don’t want a book on display for everyone to see. Whether for privacy or convenience, listening to books, like podcasts, is a great solution. And that's where Audible shines!
    Not only can you enjoy our episodes on Audible, but also a wide selection of books authored by our expert guests, like Christina McGhee's 'Parenting Apart' and Bill Eddy's 'BIFF' and 'Splitting.'
    Say 'Alexa, play The Divorce & Beyond Podcast' and start listening to the podcast on your Amazon-Alexa-supported device! 
    Check out Divorce and Beyond’s recommended reading. And explore a world of audiobooks and music on Audible for a whole month, absolutely free!
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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: 
    HEADSPACE
    Hello, Divorce & Beyond family! We've teamed up with Headspace to guide you towards better mental health. With Headspace's meditation, mindfulness tools, and mental health support, you're set for a happier, healthier you.
    Sign up through our exclusive link for free two weeks of Headspace membership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace well-being.
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    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info
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    MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
    SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of

    • 43 min
    A New Chapter for Co-Parented Families: Fiona Kong and the Home Sweet Homes Journey on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #337

    A New Chapter for Co-Parented Families: Fiona Kong and the Home Sweet Homes Journey on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #337

    On Divorce and Beyond, Susan Guthrie welcomes Fiona Kong, founder of Home Sweet Homes Journal! Explore the transformative power of Home Sweet Homes as Fiona shares her personal story and the innovative features of the journal. In this episode, you’ll also hear how this journal empowers families to navigate through divorce and beyond with grace, resilience, and hope, one shared narrative at a time.  Whether you choose to use the journal or not, the power of this simple exercise can transform your child's (and YOUR) experience of divorce and BEYOND!You’ll hear:
    Fiona shares about Home Sweet Homes Journal and how it provides a seamless channel for co-parents and their children to communicate effectively, fostering understanding and cooperation through times of transition.
    Engaging in shared activities such as journaling catalyzes the bond between parents and children, fostering trust, and empathy
    Fiona answers, “Can the journal work when only one co-parent engages in the activity?”
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    About this week's special guest: Fiona King
    Fiona Kong is a single mompreneur who turned adversity into opportunity. Following her separation and job loss in 2019, Founder of Home Sweet Homes Journal during the pandemic to support co-parented children, including her own son. It was through processing her own childhood trauma that Fiona recognized the importance of emotional support for children and created journals containing what she needed as a child. The Home Sweet Homes coparenting journal and All About Me, by Us journal (made for any family dynamics), are fostering healthier future generations by emphasizing emotional intelligence, communication, and parent-child connection.
    Listeners: Use code "DBPODCAST" to get a free gift with a journal purchase
    Home Sweet Homes: https://www.homesweethomesjournal.com/products/home-sweet-homes-journal-planner
    All About Us Journal: https://www.homesweethomesjournal.com/products/all-about-me-by-us-made-for-any-family
    Fiona on TikTok @homesweethomesjournal
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    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    Recommended Reading and Audible: Divorce & Beyond is now on Audible, and to celebrate, we've got a special offer: One Month Free of Audible Plus!
    Why Audible? Because we know that sometimes, you don’t want a book on display for everyone to see. Whether for privacy or convenience, listening to books, like podcasts, is a great solution. And that's where Audible shines!
    Not only can you enjoy our episodes on Audible, but also a wide selection of books authored by our expert guests, like Christina McGhee's 'Parenting Apart' and Bill Eddy's 'BIFF' and 'Splitting.'
    Say 'Alexa, play The Divorce & Beyond Podcast' and start listening to the podcast on your Amazon-Alexa-supported device! 
    Check out Divorce and Beyond’s recommended reading. And explore a world of audiobooks and music on Audible for a whole month, absolutely free!
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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: 
    HEADSPACE
    Hello, Divorce & Beyond family! We've teamed up with Headspace to guide you towards better mental health. With Headspace's meditation, mindfulness tools, and mental health support, you're set for a happier, healthier you.
    Sign up through our exclusive link for free two weeks of Headspace membership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace well-being.
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    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info
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    MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
    SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consul

    • 40 min
    Can You Please Talk to My Trauma? Insights on Healing from Karlee Holden on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #336

    Can You Please Talk to My Trauma? Insights on Healing from Karlee Holden on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #336

    Karlee Holden joins Susan Guthrie for a deeply personal and insightful discussion of uncovering, exploring, and healing the trauma bonds that shape us. Karlee is a Trauma Practitioner, helping people with their trauma and mental and physical health for twenty years. 
    Karlee explains that healing from trauma is not just talking about your problems; it's unwinding the fight-flight response from the nervous system and the body by developing boundaries. In this episode, Susan and Karlee discuss the importance of establishing boundaries, understanding unhealthy relationships and family patterns, and ultimately unwinding what has been holding us back from being our truest selves. 
    You’ll hear:
    Why ignoring trauma only perpetuates its effects and leads to more stress.
    Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships. “Healthy boundaries are essential for our mental and emotional well-being."
    How to cultivate awareness of your emotions and triggers, and practice self-regulation to manage stress and anxiety.
    "Focus on what you can control. You can't control the external circumstances, but you can control your responses, behaviors, and self-care practices."
    Seek support. You can seek support from therapists, counselors, or support groups when dealing with trauma and emotional challenges.
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    About this week's special guest: Karlee Holden
    Karlee Holden is the Author of the Can You Please Talk To My...Book Series. She is a Trauma Practitioner, helping people with their trauma and mental and physical health for twenty years. Karlee’s passion is to share what she wishes she had known at the height of her trauma and all she has learned.
    Karlee’s books:Can you please talk to my trauma: https://amzn.to/4bTp8lc
    Can you please talk to my girlfriend: https://amzn.to/3Tl6E64Karlee’s website: https://www.karleeholden.com/
    Karlee on Instagram: http://instagram.com/Karlee.holden
    Karlee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karleeholdenpodcast
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    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    Recommended Reading and Audible: Divorce & Beyond is now on Audible, and to celebrate, we've got a special offer: One Month Free of Audible Plus!
    Why Audible? Because we know that sometimes, you don’t want a book on display for everyone to see. Whether for privacy or convenience, listening to books, like podcasts, is a great solution. And that's where Audible shines!
    Not only can you enjoy our episodes on Audible, but also a wide selection of books authored by our expert guests, like Christina McGhee's 'Parenting Apart' and Bill Eddy's 'BIFF' and 'Splitting.'
    Say 'Alexa, play The Divorce & Beyond Podcast' and start listening to the podcast on your Amazon-Alexa-supported device! 
    Check out Divorce and Beyond’s recommended reading. And explore a world of audiobooks and music on Audible for a whole month, absolutely free!
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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: 
    HEADSPACE
    Hello, Divorce & Beyond family! We've teamed up with Headspace to guide you towards better mental health. With Headspace's meditation, mindfulness tools, and mental health support, you're set for a happier, healthier you.
    Sign up through our exclusive link for free two weeks of Headspace membership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace well-being.
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    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info
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    MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
    SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. Yo

    • 41 min
    The Great Equalizer: Laura Wasser on Transforming Divorce for the Better on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #335

    The Great Equalizer: Laura Wasser on Transforming Divorce for the Better on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #335

    Susan Guthrie welcomes one of the world’s best-known divorce attorneys, Laura Wasser, to Divorce & Beyond! In this episode, Laura shares her insights into the #1 cause of divorce, why prenup conversations matter, how divorce is and needs to evolve, and the future of the process. The conversation is an enlightening one, so don’t miss a moment! 
    Laura Wasser is an LA-based attorney specializing in California Family Law.  She attended the University of California, Berkeley, and earned a law degree from Loyola Law School.  She has two young sons and resides in Malibu, California.
    You’ll hear:
    Laura’s thoughts on the leading cause of divorce 
    “Divorce is the great equalizer.”
    Critical topics couples should discuss to avoid future disputes 
    A significant part of a divorce attorney's duty is to resolve issues 
    Future of Divorce Proceedings: With Laura’s role at Divorce.com, she shares what she sees as the future of divorce evolving
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    About this week's special guest: Laura Wasser
    Laura Wasser is an LA-based attorney specializing in California Family Law.  She attended the University of California, Berkeley, and earned a law degree from Loyola Law School.  She has two young sons and resides in Malibu, California.
    She has been named one of the California Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers and Southern California’s Top 50 Women Attorneys every year for the last 10 years (2012-2022).  In June 2008, Laura received the Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law Zephyr M. Ramsey Award.  In 2011, she was the recipient of the Century City Chamber of Commerce Women of Achievement Award. In 2013 St. Martin’s Press published and released Laura’s book “It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way: How to Divorce Without Destroying Your Family or Bankrupting Yourself.”  Laura received the Brady Center Advocate Award and was honored by A Place Called Home at their 2016 Gala For The Children.  In 2019 Laura received the Justice award from the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice.
    She has made it her mission to change the face of divorce by serving as the Chief of Divorce Evolution with Divorce.com an online divorce platform which gives divorcing couples an accessible and affordable resource to dissolve their marriage in all 50 states. Laura believes that by simplifying the divorce process online and sharing her vast experience in family law with her audience, couples are empowered to reclaim control over their own destinies.Visit Divorce.com for divorce resources and information.It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way: How to Divorce Without Destroying Your Family or Bankrupting Yourself
    Laura previously on Divorce and Beyond:A Conversation with Celebrity Divorce Attorney Laura Wasser
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    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    Recommended Reading and Audible: Divorce & Beyond is now on Audible, and to celebrate, we've got a special offer: One Month Free of Audible Plus!
    Why Audible? Because we know that sometimes, you don’t want a book on display for everyone to see. Whether for privacy or convenience, listening to books, like podcasts, is a great solution. And that's where Audible shines!
    Not only can you enjoy our episodes on Audible, but also a wide selection of books authored by our expert guests, like Christina McGhee's 'Parenting Apart' and Bill Eddy's 'BIFF' and 'Splitting.'
    Say 'Alexa, play The Divorce & Beyond Podcast' and start listening to the podcast on your Amazon-Alexa-supported device! 
    Check out Divorce and Beyond’s recommended reading. And explore a world of audiobooks and music on Audible for a whole month, absolutely free!
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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: 
    HEADSPACE
    Hello, Divorce & Beyond family! We've teamed up with Headspace to guide you towards better mental health. With Headspace's meditation, mindfulness tools, and mental health support, you're set for a happier, healthier you.
    Sign up through our ex

    • 42 min
    Divorce Gets a Glow Up: The Positive Pivot in Society's Divorce Dialogue with Axios Journalist April Rubin on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #334

    Divorce Gets a Glow Up: The Positive Pivot in Society's Divorce Dialogue with Axios Journalist April Rubin on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #334

    This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie has a refreshing conversation about divorce, shedding light on its evolving perception in American culture. With guest April Rubin, a breaking news reporter for Axios, they explore Rubin's insightful article, Divorce in America gets a glow up. 
    Through statistics and anecdotes, they unpack the emerging trend of divorce parties, the normalization of divorce in society, and its positive impact on individuals.  
    Join Susan and April as they celebrate the notion that divorce can be a transformative opportunity rather than a societal stigma, offering hope and inspiration to those navigating post-divorce life.
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    About this week's special guest: April Rubin
    April Rubin is a breaking news and general assignment reporter at Axios.
    Divorce in America gets a glow up, April Rubin
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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: 
    HEADSPACE
    Hello, Divorce & Beyond family! We've teamed up with Headspace to guide you towards better mental health. With Headspace's meditation, mindfulness tools, and mental health support, you're set for a happier, healthier you.
    Sign up through our exclusive link for free two weeks of Headspace membership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace well-being.
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    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info
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    MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
    SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here:  https://neon.page/susanguthrie
    Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online.  Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold-standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their careers.  
    Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
    Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/
    Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
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    You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com. 
    Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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    DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

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The Divorce and Beyond podcast has been on my top must listen podcasts for some time now. I discovered this podcast in my Beyond part of my divorce. Even though I’m 5 years in, I am always looking for ways I can improve and learn more to be the best coParent I can be. This podcast is a must listen for any stage of your divorce process - lots of great advice from a legal and professional level, as well as for relatability

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