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Christie was born in St. Paul, MN. Starting at age 6, travelled along E. Coast with her mom's Navy husband. Went to college at Hamline University in St. Paul, earning B.A. in political science public service and minor in legal studies in 1995 and then paralegal certificate in 2009. Former employment includes substitute teacher in urban and suburban T. C. secondary schools and corrections officer at Ramsey County's women's jail and state juvenile prison. She has worked in divorce and custody law as ChristieLegal since 2012. Christie is widowed; her late-husband Karl died in 2009 of an unexpected heart attack. Am Mom to Alexander, 22, and Megan, 16, and our dogs - Beau, black lab mix, and Prancer, boxer mix. http://www.christielegal.net
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Karen Covy is a power house marketer, former Divorce attorney and awesome divorce coach. Tips on being happy after divorce. Karen Covy is a Divorce Advisor, Attorney, and Coach who is committed to helping people divorce more amicably and affordably. She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally and the creator of the Divorce Road Map 2.0, an online program that educates and empowers those facing divorce so that they can save time, money and heartache in their divorce. She also runs the Decision Day Retreat, a one day event to help those stuck in an unhappy marriage confidently decide whether to work on their marriage, or get a divorce.
Karen has been working as a divorce professional for over 25 years. She has been featured on the Channel 7 News, WCIU You and Me This Morning, WGN Radio, MarketWatch, and on numerous other websites, radio shows and podcasts across the U.S. You can find her articles on The Huffington Post, Divorced Moms, GUYVORCE, Woman’s Divorce, Divorced Girl Smiling, Divorce Force, The Goodmen Project, Mammamia, and Your Tango, as well as on her own website at www.karencovy.com. -
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Mike joins Tiffany to discuss "what is collaborative law?"
Mike is the founder, owner, and managing attorney at Seattle Divorce Services. Mike stopped litigating in 2007 to concentrate on his work as a Collaborative Divorce attorney. Currently he focuses on managing the firm and supporting the attorneys working with him. Mike has served on local,state, and international boards supporting Collaborative Divorce.
What are you most passionate about discussing on our show?: I would like to discuss the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in divorce. Our firm is committed to lowering the level of conflict in divorce, and to accomplish that we encourage our clients to consider using Mediation or Collaboration to resolve their divorce issues rather than litigating through the courts.
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Joe Kwon, the Connection Counselor is the host of the "Why It Works" podcast and author of the "Unlock Your" series of books. An acclaimed coach and motivational speaker, his goal is to help you unlock the best version of yourself. Joe holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of Virginia, a J.D. from Georgetown University, and lives in New Jersey with his family.
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Simon joins Tiffany to discuss the financial mistakes made in divorce and relationships.
Originally from London, Simon Brady spent 25+ years trading currency and equities for firms both in the financial district of London and on Wall Street. He began his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ education in 2010 at New York University and earned his CFP® designation.
Simon worked for the United Nations as a financial advisor for a while but then registered his own independent firm, Anglia Advisors, and began providing fee-only personal finance consulting and investment management services to clients in 2016. You can find out more about Simon at www.angliaadvisors.com -
Tiffany shares some great wisdom on how we can all prepare for our divorce.
Tiffany has been practicing family law since the onset of her legal career. She has tried and settled cases throughout the Chicagoland area. She sees her professional role as just not just an adviser that knows the legal system, but a confidante and emotional support for clients going through a difficult time in their lives. She believes that there is not a one-size fits all approach to a case or to representation of a client. Tiffany serves as a litigator, mediator, collaborator and child representative. Those many hats allow her to provide a well-rounded approach for each client.
Tiffany can be found at Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-m-alexander-15234735/
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Dr Juanita joins Tiffany to discuss how not just to survive but how to make the most of our down time during covid.
Juanita is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Athena Pelvic Therapy, a pelvic floor physical therapy practice. She is a certified hypnotherapist and use that skill to not only assist my physical therapy clients, but to also help empower others to achieve their own goals in life. She has created an Emotional Eating Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/emtionaleatingsupport and offer a free live experience with hypnosis and peer support to help women take back control.
Learn more about Juanita -www.athenapt.com
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Esse joins us with valuable advice on what to remember when you are going through the divorce process. Attorney Esse T. Tuke has been in legal practice for 16 years. She graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a BS, with honors. She then attended Fordham University School of Law in Manhattan, NYC where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2004. Ms. Tuke started her career as a Judicial Attorney assisting Wayne County Judge Hon. Kathleen M. McCarthy behind the scenes with a large Third Judicial Circuit Court docket. Those years assisting the judge and the public from behind the bench was the perfect foundation to Ms. Tuke’s successful litigation practice. Ms. Tuke spent a number of years litigating at a local firm then branched off to her own practice. In 2009, The Tuke Firm opened as a full service Divorce & Family Law firm, handling cases big and small, serving men and women, in southeast Michigan; primarily Oakland, Wayne, Macomb & Washtenaw counties. We also provide legal assistance in other counties throughout the State of Michigan.www.thetukefirm.com
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Lindsay joins us with some great tips on blending families and scheduling. Lindsey Easterling is a family law attorney with more than a decade of experience in collaborative resolutions, custody agreements, and litigation. Lindsey sits at the helm of Easterling Law, a fully staffed family law firm in the greater Charlotte area that's been in operation since 2015.
The goal at Easterling Law is two-fold: for every family to avoid litigation whenever possible AND to assist each family in settling their case with equal parts empathy and dignity. After experiencing the impact of her parents’ painful and litigious divorce, and now living a successful custody arrangement within her own blended family, Lindsey understands firsthand the emotions associated with family law matters and aims for amicable and equitable resolutions at every turn.
Easterling Law staff empathizes with the unique family dynamics of each case knowing that they will require a custom action plan and approach. They help families transition from the title of Husband and Wife while remaining Mom and Dad forever.
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Renee joins Tiffany to discuss how to coparent. Ms. Renee Bauer is an award-winning divorce attorney, published author, and founder of the family law firm, Bauer Law Group. With almost two decades of experience representing countless high net-worth clients, she is committed to empowering all women to redefine their sense of peace and purpose in their new life. She is certified as a Guardian Ad Litem, Attorney for the Minor Child, and Collaborative Attorney. Renee is also a certified Mediator receiving her training from mediation pioneer, Forrest “Woody” Mosten, of Beverly Hills. Renee’s insights are sought after by local and regional media outlets, podcasts, and conferences where she speaks on co-parenting, blended family dynamics, relationships, and the art of reinvention. Having walked this path herself, Renee knows what it feels like to face uncertainty, shame, and the fear of losing life as she knew it. As an accomplished litigator, she boldly educates and inspires women to reclaim their right to happiness through her online course, the d∙course and podcast, Happy Even After™.
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Brian James joins us to discuss what is mediation and how it can be of benefit to many during divorce.
www.celandassociates.com
Brian James is an experienced Divorce and Family Mediator with offices throughout Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin. He started his mediation practice, C.E.L. and Associates, Inc., in late 2005.
Brian earned his B.S. in Sociology from Northern Illinois University in 1994 and completed training in Mediation and Conflict Resolution through Northwestern University.
The first 10 years of his professional career, Brian worked in the Criminal Justice System helping domestic violence and divorcing families resolve family conflicts. He assisted with the healing process that took place after these life-changing events had occurred. His approach to mediation is client driven. By aiding his clients with the resolution of their divorce issues outside of the courtroom, Brian helps create a win/win situation for all parties in a divorce.
He is able to help people work through their problems, and at the same time, give them skills to use in future conflicts. With mediation, we help people work through their conflicts while teaching them problem solving, empathy; self-determination and giving them the ability to make informed decisions for themselves. When confronted with a conflict, if they refer back to what they learned in mediation, I will have achieved my objective. -
Gabrielle Hartley discusses her better apart method for divorcing.
Gabrielle Hartley, Esq., is an experienced compassionate and effective divorce lawyer mediator, author and speaker. For the last 25 years, she has served couples in reaching reasonable resolution. She is well-known for keeping 99% of her cases at the negotiation table and out of the courtroom and for launching The Positive Divorce Movement. Gabrielle founded The Better Apart Method, authored Better Apart; The Radically Positively Way to Separate (HarperCollins 2019) and is the Founder of The Better Apart Method Online Certification. This program is designed for divorce professionals to deliver greater value to their clients using the key teachings of The Better Apart Method. The Better Apart Method provides tools to close cases more efficiently and to decrease stress for the professional.
Better Apart is the first book of its kind to combine the life changing, healing wisdom of mindfulness, meditation and yoga with practical advice and legal wisdom to get the reader through and beyond the divorce. Better Apart features a carefully curated five step process that promotes wellness through and beyond divorce. Better Apart was endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow, and was named “the conscious uncoupling how-to” by People Magazine. She has been featured throughout media channels including The New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, Vice, The New York Post, Yoga Journal,Vice Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Kitchn, The Hampshire Gazette, and The Brian Lehrer Show. She is a regular expert guest and blogger featured NBC television (Mass Appeal) and radio as well as dozens of podcasts and blogs around the world. Gabrielle is known for her signature talks and workshops.
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Michele shares her unique take on coping with divorce through humor. Creator of Divorce Diaries Show, owner of Propbox Players and performer and educator. Divorce Diaries follows Michele s post divorce journey teaching kids through special needs and dating men with special needs.
IG @divorcediariesshow
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Tiffany Hughes fromhttp://thugheslaw.com/ joins us to discuss the uniqueness of divorce in these uncertain times. As of one Chicago’s elite law firms, The Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes concentrates solely in the area of family and matrimonial law, whereby we represent individuals in all aspects of family and matrimonial law proceedings, including litigation, mediation, allocation of parental responsibility (formerly known as custody), parentage, divorce, orders of protection and other family-related matters.
Our mission is to deliver the most practical, experienced, and effective legal representation to our client’s. In order to achieve that goal, our firm combines an unparalleled level of service along with legal skill and judgment designed to help our clients successfully manage all family law matters.
At The Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes, you get direct and unfethered access to our attorneys who personally and promptly respond to your questions while professionally and strategically preparing and utilizing all solutions to your legal concerns. Direct access to our attorneys gives you peace of mind that comes with knowing that your legal concerns will be handled with the upmost care and prompt attention that you deserve. Our Attorneys and staff at The Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes are goal oriented and pride ourselves on providing our client’s with personalized attention with a keen focus on providing a means to an end with all clients family law matters. -
Liz joins Tiffany to discuss divorce during difficult times. How to do it healthier and with less stress. Liz has presented many seminars to divorce recovery groups, counselors, lawyers, hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies and was an instructor for several years for a personal injury trial practice course presented by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Liz provided seminars in Mapping the Legal Minefield; guidelines for medical practitioners to area hospitals and their staff. She presented “Handling Minor’s Claims” to several insurance carriers. Wakeman Law Group, PC https://www.wakemanlaw.net/ focuses on the events that take people to court such as family law and personal injury issues.
Liz strives to find ways to help parties avoid litigation and to make the litigation process less stressful. She combines her skills as a litigator and mediator to reach effective results.
Liz has handled a wide variety of family law matters including complex, high-value estates, custody contests, paternity claims, DCFS investigations, and post-decree disputes. Her approach focuses on the continued interaction of the family members under a changed living arrangement. She works hard to get her clients to an equitable and workable result while trying to limit the long-term damage that can arise in a hotly contested divorce. While it is often considered best to avoid the court room in family law matters, staying out of the court room very often depends on being well prepared for a court hearing. -
Emma-Jayne Star of 90 day fiance and Life Coach joins Tiffany to discuss what its really like to move on from a divorce, and find happiness again. Emma-Jayne, best known for her direct, sisterly advice whilst on 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 days, has turned her expertise from a lifelong career as a Human Resources professional where she spent 17 years coaching, mentoring and supporting people to develop in their performance and confidence at work into becoming a specialist in life and relationship coaching, empowering women to become a better stronger version of themselves. Emma-Jayne is passionate about helping women. She wants to support them to stop worrying about the unknown and teach them the techniques that will enable them to realise that their once farfetched dreams can be made into a reality. Emma-Jayne wants to be the sister women have either never had or always wanted, that someone to turn to when they need a boost of confidence and be that uplifter, someone who shows women how powerful and awesome they truly are. She prides herself on enabling others to transform their own lives. She wants others to realise that without fear, the options are limitless.
Emma-Jayne is a Strategic Life Coach Practitioner, an Engage Accredited Coach and a member of both the International Institute of Complementary Therapists and the Association of Coaching.
She resides in the UK with her partner and daughter with all her family close and enjoys reading, dancing and socialising with friends, partial to a strong coffee and a natter. She has recently fell in love with boxfit and weight lifting. Things she never imagined she would or could ever be physically able to do. She is on her own transformational weight loss journey, putting into practise what she preaches to have the most fulfilled and healthy lifestyle.
Emma-Jayne has a free support group available to join for anyone needing additional support, where women can talk to each other, uplift one another and build self esteem in a safe and trusting environment. Emma-Jayne wants to help as many women as possible realise how truly amazing they already are.
IG @ej_thesistercoach
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Michelle Lawless from Lawless Law Group joins us to discuss the varies ways to navigate the legal process of divorce. Whether court room setting or the varies forms of mediation and collaborative law Michelle shares her tips and expert knowledge.
www.sdflaw.com
Michelle has spent her entire 20-year career assisting high-net-worth individuals and their spouses by protecting and preserving their assets during divorce. She has in-depth training and experience in the analysis of executive compensation packages, valuations of closely-held businesses, and other complex, hard-to-value assets and income streams.
She is in the business of helping families resolve their legal problems through thoughtful strategy, with integrity and dignity. She is a lawyer that makes her clients feel heard, understood, and protected and empowers clients with the tools and support needed to leave the process stronger than you started.
She is leading family law on a new way forward.
She has been recognized in Best Lawyers of America, Illinois Super Lawyers, and the Leading Lawyers Network. She has also been named one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Illinois for Outstanding Client Service by the American Institute of Family Law Attorney and is a past recipient of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's award. -
Carissa Seidl from Jaburg Wilk Attorneys shares her expertize on divorce in a high conflict situation. Divorce and co- parenting are hard enough, Carissa gives us valuable information on dealing with a difficult ex or one with an addictions.
Divorce and family law attorney specializing in high conflict custody matters, high net worth divorces, grandparents rights cases, modifications of child support, juvenile matters including private severance and adoptions, and pre and post nuptial agreements. I have practiced family law for 15 years. I have a reputation for delivering honest, fierce representation. I am passionate about my work and I pour my heart and soul into my clients and their cases. When I’m not in the courtroom or at the office I enjoy walking my two dogs, practicing yoga, hiking, traveling, reading and putting together puzzles.
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Sarah founder of Jacobsberger law group in New Jersey, joins us to discuss navigating divorce while being a busy working professional.
www.jacobsberger.com
Sarah Jacobs is dedicated to protecting the interests of clients in family law proceedings. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney and Qualified as a Family Law Mediator, she possesses nearly 20 years of experience practicing law throughout the State of New Jersey. She and partner Jamie Berger founded their boutique family law firm with the goal of providing high-quality service tailored to each client’s individual needs. While she works with clients in a cooperative setting, she is a skilled litigator with the knowledge needed to take even the most complex cases to court. The firm's mission is to help clients go from distressed to de-stressed in the divorce process.
Sarah lives with her family in Randolph, New Jersey. She was born and raised in New York. Although she has worked in New Jersey since 2003, Sarah moved to New Jersey in 2005. She believes in the importance of family and preserving relationships during tumultuous times. -
Scott Kramer partner at Griffin McCarthy and Rice LLP joins us to to discuss the power of mediation and peaceful resolutions. Scott also shares with us the great work he is doing with a brand new inituative calle New Era Divorce.
Scott is a partner at Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP. He practices exclusively in the area of family law. And he has a passion for working with medium to high conflict families and getting and navigating them out of court room settings and into confidential, problem solving processes like mediation.
Scott has partnered with 6 other prominent family law attorneys across the city to launch a new initiative called New Era Divorce. Their mission is to actively increase collegiality among the family law community. Through education, awareness, and philanthropic engagement.
Also be sure to check out Scotts very personal mission at https://dancingwhilecancering.org/ an amazing charity in memory of Scott's beautiful daughter Maddie.
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