Navigating the Legal and Emotional Aspects of Divorce

You can find Kate here: Kate Anthony Linked In Show Notes: [03:57] The realism of divorce and the emotional toll that comes with divorce. [04:82] How emotions get in the way of making good legal choices when you are stuck in emotional turmoil. [06:37] Letting emotions get in the way of making decisions about your children. [08:34] Advocating for clients and giving them a reality check to make sure the client understands the process. [10:43] Looking at the facts and law when creating your divorce decree. [11:54] The cost and process of litigating a custody case. [15:32] Kate’s emotional attachment to her home and why you shouldn’t fight for your house. [17:75] Considerations when budgeting for two households instead of one household after divorce. [19:72] Collaborative divorce as an alternative to litigation. [21:82] DIY divorce and the loopholes associated with handling your divorce on your own [23:47] What you need to know before you file for divorce. [26:42] The list of what’s important to you in your divorce. [28:47] Meeting people where they are emotionally. [29:62] Some jurisdictions require a waiting time when you are separated. [31:37] Choosing how your relationship looks after your divorce. [34:72] Giving time to catch up with the emotional shock of divorce. [36:57] Being flexible and not shattering your partner. [37:42] When a partner could be physical, make sure to have another person present when talking to your spouse [39:57] Basic checklist of what you will need to consider during your divorce. [42:32] Do the emotional work to create a better you to not pass on personal trauma to your children and break the cycle. Links and Resources: Kate’s show: The Divorce Survial Guide Podcast Be a guest on Kate’s podcast Take Kate’s 2 minute quiz here