Vera Bergermann

Podcast: An Explanation of Divorce Mediation in Florida  In this podcast, Florida family lawyer Vera Bergermann explains the benefits of divorce mediation in Florida, including how it works, how much it costs, why it is a better alternative to litigation, and more. Hosted By:  Diana Shepherd, Editorial Director, Divorce Magazine Guest Speaker: Vera Bergermann, Family Lawyer Divorce Magazine's Podcasts are available on iTunes. Click here to subscribe.

Podcast: An Explanation of Divorce Mediation in Florida  In this podcast, Florida family lawyer Vera Bergermann explains the benefits of divorce mediation in Florida, including how it works, how much it costs, why it is a better alternative to litigation, and more. Hosted By:  Diana Shepherd, Editorial Director, Divorce Magazine Guest Speaker: Vera Bergermann, Family Lawyer Divorce Magazine's Podcasts are available on iTunes. Click here to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/divorce-magazine-teleseminars/id408470404" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a>.

Fort Myers family lawyer Vera Bergermann discusses divorce mediation in Florida

Family lawyer Maria Cognetti discusses complex child custody issues during COVID-19 with Divorce Magazine’s editorial director, Diana Shepherd. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-complex-child-custody-issues-during-covid-19

<a href="https://www.cognettilaw.com/our-team/maria-cognetti-esq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Family lawyer Maria Cognetti</a> discusses complex child custody issues during COVID-19 with Divorce Magazine’s editorial director, Diana Shepherd. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: <a href="https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-complex-child-custody-issues-during-covid-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-complex-child-custody-issues-during-covid-19</a>

Complex Child Custody Issues During COVID-19

Family lawyer Patricia Van Haren discusses her new book, How To File And Survive A Divorce In California, and how to avoid making mistakes during the divorce process. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/watch-how-to-file-and-survive-divorce-in-california

Family lawyer <a href="https://pcvlawyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patricia Van Haren</a> discusses her new book, How To File And Survive A Divorce In California, and how to avoid making mistakes during the divorce process. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: <a href="https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/watch-how-to-file-and-survive-divorce-in-california" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/watch-how-to-file-and-survive-divorce-in-california</a>

How to File and Survive Divorce in California

Manhattan Tax and Financial Expert John Johansen discusses what divorcing individuals should know about the CARES Act with Divorce Magazine's Editorial Director, Diana Shepherd. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-what-divorcing-individuals-should-know-about-the-cares-act 

<a href="https://www.tax-first.com/about-us.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manhattan Tax and Financial Expert John Johansen</a> discusses what divorcing individuals should know about the CARES Act with Divorce Magazine's Editorial Director, Diana Shepherd. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: <a href="https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-what-divorcing-individuals-should-know-about-the-cares-act" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-what-divorcing-individuals-should-know-about-the-cares-act</a>

What Divorcing Individuals Should Know About the CARES Act

Sharon Klein

Dan Couvrette

Sharon Klein, president of Wilmington Trust Family Wealth, Eastern U.S. region, discusses the urgency for divorce and estate planning in light of COVID-19 with Dan Couvrette, publisher of Divorce Magazine. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-estate-planning-and-covid-19 

Sharon Klein, president of <a href="https://www.wilmingtontrust.com/divorce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wilmington Trust Family Wealth</a>, Eastern U.S. region, discusses the urgency for divorce and estate planning in light of COVID-19 with Dan Couvrette, publisher of Divorce Magazine. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: <a href="https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-estate-planning-and-covid-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/watch-estate-planning-and-covid-19</a>

Divorce Magazine publisher, Dan Couvrette, discusses estate planning & COVID-19 with Sharon Klein

In this podcast, family lawyer Patricia Van Haren discusses settling your case through mediation or collaborative divorce. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/settling-your-case-through-mediation-or-collaborative-divorce

In this podcast, <a href="https://pcvlawyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">family lawyer Patricia Van Haren</a> discusses settling your case through mediation or collaborative divorce. For the full transcript and video interview please visit: <a href="https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/settling-your-case-through-mediation-or-collaborative-divorce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/settling-your-case-through-mediation-or-collaborative-divorce</a>

Settling Your Case Through Mediation or Collaborative Divorce

In this podcast, Pennsylvania family law attorney Maria Cognetti discusses the dos and don’ts of prenuptial agreements in Pennsylvania. Including who should get one and what should be covered in a prenup. Hosted By:  Diana Shepherd, Editorial Director, Divorce Magazine Guest Speaker: Maria Cognetti, Camp Hill/Harrisburg Family Law and Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer in Pennsylvania. Divorce Magazine's Podcasts are available on iTunes. Click here to subscribe. For the full transcript, please visit: https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/prenuptial-agreements-in-pennsylvania-maria-cognetti

In this podcast, Pennsylvania family law attorney Maria Cognetti discusses the dos and don’ts of prenuptial agreements in Pennsylvania. Including who should get one and what should be covered in a prenup. Hosted By:  Diana Shepherd, Editorial Director, Divorce Magazine Guest Speaker: Maria Cognetti, Camp Hill/Harrisburg Family Law and <a href="https://www.cognettilaw.com/family-law/prenuptial-agreements" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer in Pennsylvania</a><a href="https://cognettilaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a> Divorce Magazine's Podcasts are available on iTunes. Click here to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/divorce-magazine-teleseminars/id408470404" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a>. For the full transcript, please visit: <a href="https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/prenuptial-agreements-in-pennsylvania-maria-cognetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/prenuptial-agreements-in-pennsylvania-maria-cognetti</a>

The Dos and Don’ts of Prenuptial Agreements In Pennsylvania

Mark Banschick

Is My Ex Crazy, Or Just a Jerk Part 2 with Mark Banschick

Is My Ex Crazy, Or Just A Jerk Part 1 With Mark Banschick

Lorelei Stevens has been a licensed real estate broker (Washington State Real Estate Managing Broker Designated Broker’s License No. 13287) and a discounted note buyer since the 1970’s. She has worked her entire adult life with Wall Street Brokers negotiating millions of dollars of paper. She is a nationally recognized expert.

Lorelei Stevens has been a licensed real estate broker (Washington State Real Estate Managing Broker Designated Broker’s License No. 13287) and a discounted note buyer since the 1970’s. She has worked her entire adult life with <a href="http://www.wallstreetbrokers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wall Street Brokers</a> negotiating millions of dollars of paper. She is a nationally recognized expert.

Divorce Liens: Allowing One Spouse to Keep the Family Home

The goal of The Divorce School is to provide, at no cost, expert guidance and peer support to all those who are thinking about getting a divorce, separated and already divorced.

The Divorce School

Faculty Member: Abigale M. Stolfe, New Jersey Family Lawyer Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA®, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine When going through a divorce involving children, parents are faced with numerous complex issues. From the factors courts consider when granting custody to how custody and child support is decided for unwed parents, family lawyer Abigale Stolfe outlines the top issues and offers tips related to child custody and parenting time.

Faculty Member: Abigale M. Stolfe, New Jersey Family Lawyer  Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA®, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine   When going through a divorce involving children, parents are faced with numerous complex issues. From the factors courts consider when granting custody to how custody and child support is decided for unwed parents, family lawyer Abigale Stolfe outlines the top issues and offers tips related to child custody and parenting time.

11 Things You Need to Know About Child Custody and Parenting Time

Faculty Member: Megan L. Hunter, MBA, Publisher, Author, Speaker Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA™, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine  These days, everyone involved in a difficult divorce thinks their ex has a personality disorder – such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, or Antisocial Personality Disorder. Find out how to determine whether or not your ex-spouse has a personality disorder and how to handle divorce and co-parenting when conflict is involved.    This session will:  discuss the most common personality disorders in divorce explain how one can tell whether or not their ex is suffering from a personality disorder offer tips and strategies for dealing with a difficult ex share with viewers how to guard against parental alienation provide advice on how to yourself from engaging when triggered by an ex-spouse discuss how to set boundaries and handle communication with a high-conflict ex address the ways one can recover after a long divorce process with a difficult ex.  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Megan L. Hunter, MBA, Publisher, Author, Speaker Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA™, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine These days, everyone involved in a difficult divorce thinks their ex has a personality disorder – such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, or Antisocial Personality Disorder. Find out how to determine whether or not your ex-spouse has a personality disorder and how to handle divorce and co-parenting when conflict is involved. This session will: <ul><li>discuss the most common personality disorders in divorce</li> <li>explain how one can tell whether or not their ex is suffering from a personality disorder</li> <li>offer tips and strategies for dealing with a difficult ex</li> <li>share with viewers how to guard against parental alienation</li> <li>provide advice on how to yourself from engaging when triggered by an ex-spouse</li> <li>discuss how to set boundaries and handle communication with a high-conflict ex</li> <li>address the ways one can recover after a long divorce process with a difficult ex.</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

My Ex Is Crazy! Tips for Handling Divorce and Co-Parenting with a High-Conflict Ex-Spouse

Faculty Member: Dr. Benjamin Garber, licensed psychologist, former Guardian ad litem, and parenting coordinator Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine  When the other parent intentionally turns the children against you, it becomes difficult – if not impossible – to have a successful co-parenting relationship. Knowing what symptoms and behaviors to watch out for in your children will help you determine whether or not parental alienation is occurring, and which steps to take to mitigate the effects.    This session will:  explore parental alienation and how it can occur discuss the warning signs and symptoms to watch out for in your children address how to raise your concerns with the other parent examine how to tell the difference between your child's normal anger and grief and negative emotions fueled by the other parent describe the long-term negative effects parental alienation can have on children explain how to prevent or recover from parental alienation.   Links to the Reconciliation Camps and Workshops Dr. Garber refers to in this podcast are:  Overcoming Barriers – www.overcomingbarriers.org Family Bridges – www.warshak.com/services/family-bridges.html The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Dr. Benjamin Garber, licensed psychologist, former Guardian ad litem, and parenting coordinator Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine When the other parent intentionally turns the children against you, it becomes difficult – if not impossible – to have a successful co-parenting relationship. Knowing what symptoms and behaviors to watch out for in your children will help you determine whether or not parental alienation is occurring, and which steps to take to mitigate the effects. This session will: <ul><li>explore parental alienation and how it can occur</li> <li>discuss the warning signs and symptoms to watch out for in your children</li> <li>address how to raise your concerns with the other parent</li> <li>examine how to tell the difference between your child's normal anger and grief and negative emotions fueled by the other parent</li> <li>describe the long-term negative effects parental alienation can have on children</li> <li>explain how to prevent or recover from parental alienation.</li> </ul> Links to the Reconciliation Camps and Workshops Dr. Garber refers to in this podcast are: <ol><li>Overcoming Barriers – <a href="http://www.overcomingbarriers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.overcomingbarriers.org</a></li> <li>Family Bridges – <a href="http://www.warshak.com/services/family-bridges.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.warshak.com/services/family-bridges.html</a></li> </ol>The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

Parental Alienation: How to Detect, Prevent, and Overcome Its Effects

Financial Divorce 101: FAQs About Managing Your Money During Divorce

Faculty Member: Marta J. Papa, Divorce Attorney and Mediator   Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine, Family Lawyer Magazine, and DivorcedMoms.com   Divorce affects children in many different ways. Marta J. Papa – a divorce attorney and mediator in Missouri – discusses the latest research on the impact of divorce on children, especially when there is conflict involved. She also explains the steps parents can take to help their children survive the divorce.     This session will discuss:  the latest research on the effect a custody battle can have on a child the ways choosing sides between Mom and Dad plays out in the lives of children the Sleeper Effect and its impact on young adults how parents can protect their children from the negative impact of divorce the resources available to divorcing parents who are looking to resolve conflict without involving their children  The Divorce School - www.thedivorceschool.com

Faculty Member: Marta J. Papa, Divorce Attorney and Mediator   Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine, Family Lawyer Magazine, and <a href="http://DivorcedMoms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DivorcedMoms.com</a>   Divorce affects children in many different ways. Marta J. Papa – a divorce attorney and mediator in Missouri – discusses the latest research on the impact of divorce on children, especially when there is conflict involved. She also explains the steps parents can take to help their children survive the divorce. This session will discuss: <ul><li>the latest research on the effect a custody battle can have on a child</li> <li>the ways choosing sides between Mom and Dad plays out in the lives of children</li> <li>the Sleeper Effect and its impact on young adults</li> <li>how parents can protect their children from the negative impact of divorce</li> <li>the resources available to divorcing parents who are looking to resolve conflict without involving their children</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thedivorceschool.com</a>

Latest Research on the Impact of Divorce on Children

Faculty Member: Dr. Sheri Meyers, Psy.D., Licensed Marriage &amp; Family Therapist, Infidelity Expert, author of Chatting or Cheating Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine    Infidelity can cause irreparable harm to a marriage. Dr. Sheri Meyers offers tips on how to spot the warning signs that your spouse may be cheating, and how to recover from the affair.    This session will:  discuss the different types of infidelity that could occur in a marriage explain the warning signs spouses should look out for help viewers understand how to start a conversation about infidelity with a spouse offer tips on how to read body language address the negative effects social media could have on committed relationships identify relationship vulnerabilities that may lead to infidelity talk about whether or not it’s possible to regain trust after the discovery of an affair discuss how to move forward and forgive your spouse after infidelity share ways to bring love and intimacy back into a relationship.  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Dr. Sheri Meyers, Psy.D., Licensed Marriage &amp; Family Therapist, Infidelity Expert, author of Chatting or Cheating Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine Infidelity can cause irreparable harm to a marriage. Dr. Sheri Meyers offers tips on how to spot the warning signs that your spouse may be cheating, and how to recover from the affair. This session will: <ul><li>discuss the different types of infidelity that could occur in a marriage</li> <li>explain the warning signs spouses should look out for</li> <li>help viewers understand how to start a conversation about infidelity with a spouse</li> <li>offer tips on how to read body language</li> <li>address the negative effects social media could have on committed relationships</li> <li>identify relationship vulnerabilities that may lead to infidelity</li> <li>talk about whether or not it’s possible to regain trust after the discovery of an affair</li> <li>discuss how to move forward and forgive your spouse after infidelity</li> <li>share ways to bring love and intimacy back into a relationship.</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

Infidelity: How to Spot It, Recover from It, and Affair-Proof Your Marriage

Faculty Member: Robert Stevens, Family Lawyer Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine and DivorcedMoms.com  Before you begin the divorce process, it’s important to understand the various issues you may face and steps you need to take. While not all divorces can be amicable, considering the 10 things discussed in this podcast will allow you to go through a more civilized process.    This session will:  discuss whether or not you should wait until the kids have left home to divorce outline reasons not to post details about your divorce on social media address what can make an amicable divorce turn ugly list the main issues couples fight about in a divorce explain the qualities one should look for in an attorney examine the pros and cons of mediation, arbitration, and litigation advise viewers on how to plan for the divorce process and the steps to take before breaking the news to your spouse offer advice on how to make sure your children aren't affected by the divorce discuss how long a typical divorce process takes.  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Robert Stevens, Family Lawyer Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine and <a href="http://DivorcedMoms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DivorcedMoms.com</a> Before you begin the divorce process, it’s important to understand the various issues you may face and steps you need to take. While not all divorces can be amicable, considering the 10 things discussed in this podcast will allow you to go through a more civilized process. This session will: <ul><li>discuss whether or not you should wait until the kids have left home to divorce</li> <li>outline reasons not to post details about your divorce on social media</li> <li>address what can make an amicable divorce turn ugly</li> <li>list the main issues couples fight about in a divorce</li> <li>explain the qualities one should look for in an attorney</li> <li>examine the pros and cons of mediation, arbitration, and litigation</li> <li>advise viewers on how to plan for the divorce process and the steps to take before breaking the news to your spouse</li> <li>offer advice on how to make sure your children aren't affected by the divorce</li> <li>discuss how long a typical divorce process takes.</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

10 Things You Need to Know About Divorce

Faculty Member: Ginger L. Dugan, Florida Family Lawyer    Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine    Family lawyer Ginger L. Dugan answers some of the most frequently-asked questions regarding the divorce process in Florida. From how to initiate a divorce to how to choose the right attorney, to how long it takes to finalize a divorce, to the best alternatives to going to court for a divorce – this session will help you prepare for your divorce in Florida.     This session will explain:  the grounds for divorce in Florida advantages to filing using the mental incapacity ground whether or not a spouse can stop a divorce from happening how divorce is initiated in Florida the length of time it takes to finalize a dissolution in Florida the key factors to choosing the right divorce attorney alternatives to going to court to get a divorce the pros and cons of the different divorce processes whether or not a spouse can prevent the other from seeing the kids during and after divorce the most common custody situations in Florida if a parent can move with the children out of Florida during or after divorce if it's possible to get child support while a divorce is pending how alimony works in Florida and if lifetime alimony exists  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Ginger L. Dugan, Florida Family Lawyer Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine Family lawyer Ginger L. Dugan answers some of the most frequently-asked questions regarding the divorce process in Florida. From how to initiate a divorce to how to choose the right attorney, to how long it takes to finalize a divorce, to the best alternatives to going to court for a divorce – this session will help you prepare for your divorce in Florida. This session will explain: <ul><li>the grounds for divorce in Florida</li> <li>advantages to filing using the mental incapacity ground</li> <li>whether or not a spouse can stop a divorce from happening</li> <li>how divorce is initiated in Florida</li> <li>the length of time it takes to finalize a dissolution in Florida</li> <li>the key factors to choosing the right divorce attorney</li> <li>alternatives to going to court to get a divorce</li> <li>the pros and cons of the different divorce processes</li> <li>whether or not a spouse can prevent the other from seeing the kids during and after divorce</li> <li>the most common custody situations in Florida</li> <li>if a parent can move with the children out of Florida during or after divorce</li> <li>if it's possible to get child support while a divorce is pending</li> <li>how alimony works in Florida and if lifetime alimony exists</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

FAQs About the Divorce Process in Florida

Faculty Member: Arin R. Fife, Family Law Attorney    Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine, Family Lawyer Magazine, and DivorcedMoms.com   When going through a divorce, marital property will have to be divided between you and your spouse. Understanding how property and assets are divided and hiring the right divorce professionals could help you keep what is rightfully yours during your divorce.     This session will discuss:  the difference between an “equitable distribution” state and a “community property” state the difference between marital property and separate property who decides what is marital and what is separate property the factors a judge must consider when dividing marital property whether or not contributions to a retirement account is considered marital or separate property what happens if both spouses want to keep 100% of the same marital property whether fault ever plays a role in asset division whether an inheritance received before a marriage is still considered separate property after divorce whether stock options received at work are considered an asset to be divided during divorce  The Divorce School - www.thedivorceschool.com

Faculty Member: Arin R. Fife, Family Law Attorney Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine, Family Lawyer Magazine, and <a href="http://DivorcedMoms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DivorcedMoms.com</a> When going through a divorce, marital property will have to be divided between you and your spouse. Understanding how property and assets are divided and hiring the right divorce professionals could help you keep what is rightfully yours during your divorce. This session will discuss: <ul><li>the difference between an “equitable distribution” state and a “community property” state</li> <li>the difference between marital property and separate property</li> <li>who decides what is marital and what is separate property</li> <li>the factors a judge must consider when dividing marital property</li> <li>whether or not contributions to a retirement account is considered marital or separate property</li> <li>what happens if both spouses want to keep 100% of the same marital property</li> <li>whether fault ever plays a role in asset division</li> <li>whether an inheritance received before a marriage is still considered separate property after divorce</li> <li>whether stock options received at work are considered an asset to be divided during divorce</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thedivorceschool.com</a>

Divorce Your Spouse – Not Your Property

Faculty Member: Ginger L. Dugan, Florida Family Lawyer    Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine    When assets and debts must be divided in a divorce, there are many issues that may come up during the division process. When bankruptcy becomes an issue, it can have an impact on who will get what after the divorce is finalized. Ginger L. Dugan discusses everything divorcing Floridians need to know about property division and bankruptcy.    This session will discuss:  what an equitable distribution state means the difference between marital property and separate property how joint debts are divided in a Florida divorce what a person can do to prevent their spouse from trying to sell marital property before the divorce is final whether or not premarital or prenuptial agreements override normal property division rules what happens when a spouse moves out of the marital home and whether or not they are still obligated to pay rent, mortgage, and other bills associated with the home how to stay protected against mortgage debt post-divorce whether or not a spouse is entitled to a portion of their spouse’s business after a divorce the effects of bankruptcy on alimony, child support, and division of marital assets and debts.   The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Ginger L. Dugan, Florida Family Lawyer Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine When assets and debts must be divided in a divorce, there are many issues that may come up during the division process. When bankruptcy becomes an issue, it can have an impact on who will get what after the divorce is finalized. Ginger L. Dugan discusses everything divorcing Floridians need to know about property division and bankruptcy. This session will discuss: <ul><li>what an equitable distribution state means</li> <li>the difference between marital property and separate property</li> <li>how joint debts are divided in a Florida divorce</li> <li>what a person can do to prevent their spouse from trying to sell marital property before the divorce is final</li> <li>whether or not premarital or prenuptial agreements override normal property division rules</li> <li>what happens when a spouse moves out of the marital home and whether or not they are still obligated to pay rent, mortgage, and other bills associated with the home</li> <li>how to stay protected against mortgage debt post-divorce</li> <li>whether or not a spouse is entitled to a portion of their spouse’s business after a divorce</li> <li>the effects of bankruptcy on alimony, child support, and division of marital assets and debts. </li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

Property Division and Bankruptcy Issues in Florida

Faculty Member: Marta J. Papa, Divorce Attorney and Mediator Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine  Before a couple can finalize their divorce, decisions must be made regarding child custody and support, alimony, assets, and any other divorce-related issues. Disputes can be settled through litigation or mediation, but a couple must first decide which process will work best for them.    This session will:  explore the main differences between litigation and mediation offer a list of the benefits of mediation and what makes a divorcing couple ideal candidates for mediation address cases where litigation would be a better option share the qualifications couples should look for when choosing a mediator explore whether or not a couple can mediate some issues and litigate others discuss if/how complex and high-conflict cases are mediated advise viewers on how to prepare for mediation and litigation.  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Marta J. Papa, Divorce Attorney and Mediator Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine Before a couple can finalize their divorce, decisions must be made regarding child custody and support, alimony, assets, and any other divorce-related issues. Disputes can be settled through litigation or mediation, but a couple must first decide which process will work best for them. This session will: <ul><li>explore the main differences between litigation and mediation</li> <li>offer a list of the benefits of mediation and what makes a divorcing couple ideal candidates for mediation</li> <li>address cases where litigation would be a better option</li> <li>share the qualifications couples should look for when choosing a mediator</li> <li>explore whether or not a couple can mediate some issues and litigate others</li> <li>discuss if/how complex and high-conflict cases are mediated</li> <li>advise viewers on how to prepare for mediation and litigation.</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

Mediation vs. Litigation: Which Should You Choose? Part 1

Faculty Member: Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW, licensed therapist, author, college instructor, and owner of Moving Past Divorce Facilitator: Cathy Meyer, Master Certified Coach, Certified Legal Investigator and Marriage Enrichment Coach  Terry Gaspard and Cathy Meyer discuss a range of issues pertaining to parenting after divorce and, how better parenting promotes healthy adjustment for children after divorce. Terry offers strategies parents can use to help them co-parent more effectively, especially after an adversarial divorce. Want to learn how you, as a parent, can use parenting skills to help your child cope with your divorce? This video is for you.    This session will:  examine common problems parents face when co-parenting after divorce provide useful strategies for parenting and co-parenting after divorce discuss the differences in how boys and girls handle a parent’s divorce offer advice on parallel parenting after a high-conflict divorce advise viewers on how to handle long-distance co-parenting explore whether children should be able to choose which parent to live with.  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW, licensed therapist, author, college instructor, and owner of Moving Past Divorce Facilitator: Cathy Meyer, Master Certified Coach, Certified Legal Investigator and Marriage Enrichment Coach Terry Gaspard and Cathy Meyer discuss a range of issues pertaining to parenting after divorce and, how better parenting promotes healthy adjustment for children after divorce. Terry offers strategies parents can use to help them co-parent more effectively, especially after an adversarial divorce. Want to learn how you, as a parent, can use parenting skills to help your child cope with your divorce? This video is for you. This session will: <ul><li>examine common problems parents face when co-parenting after divorce</li> <li>provide useful strategies for parenting and co-parenting after divorce</li> <li>discuss the differences in how boys and girls handle a parent’s divorce</li> <li>offer advice on parallel parenting after a high-conflict divorce</li> <li>advise viewers on how to handle long-distance co-parenting</li> <li>explore whether children should be able to choose which parent to live with.</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

How To Help Children Cope With Divorce

Faculty Member: Hon. Michele F. Lowrance (Ret.), Family Law Mediator and Attorney    Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine, Family Lawyer Magazine, and DivorcedMoms.com   While couples who are involved in a high-conflict divorce may think going to court is the only option, it is possible to achieve resolutions by going through mediation. Michele Lowrance, an attorney and mediator, discusses why it can be possible to mediator high-conflict divorce cases and potential issues that may arise.    This session will discuss:  what creates high-conflict in divorce how a mediator can help people not get stuck in the past when going through a divorce whether or not it's possible to mediate a high-conflict divorce the method used to deal with high-conflict couples what a mediator does when parties reach an impasse how to negotiate or mediate with a narcissistic or borderline spouse whether a couple can go through mediation when one or both parties already has an attorney. 

Faculty Member: Hon. Michele F. Lowrance (Ret.), Family Law Mediator and Attorney Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine, Family Lawyer Magazine, and <a href="http://DivorcedMoms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DivorcedMoms.com</a> While couples who are involved in a high-conflict divorce may think going to court is the only option, it is possible to achieve resolutions by going through mediation. Michele Lowrance, an attorney and mediator, discusses why it can be possible to mediator high-conflict divorce cases and potential issues that may arise. This session will discuss: <ul><li>what creates high-conflict in divorce</li> <li>how a mediator can help people not get stuck in the past when going through a divorce</li> <li>whether or not it's possible to mediate a high-conflict divorce</li> <li>the method used to deal with high-conflict couples</li> <li>what a mediator does when parties reach an impasse</li> <li>how to negotiate or mediate with a narcissistic or borderline spouse</li> <li>whether a couple can go through mediation when one or both parties already has an attorney.</li> </ul>

Can You Really Mediate a High-Conflict Divorce?

Faculty Member: Alison Fosbery, MA, Registered Psychotherapist Facilitator: Martha Chan, Co-Owner of Divorce Magazine and www.DivorcedMoms.com   Stress levels increase when one starts considering divorce, going through a divorce, or having to co-parent with an unreasonable ex. How we handle stress and anxiety can impact our children and loved ones, so it’s important to understand the underlying causes of these emotions and how to stay in control.     This session will:divorce stress  help viewers better understand the underlying causes of stress and anxiety discuss how to stay in control of emotions, stress, and anxious feelings explain how a parent’s behaviour can impact the development of a child educate parents on how to ensure their children pick up healthy habits when it comes to anxiety introduce practical ways to create new habits that will have long-lasting physical and emotional benefits for parents and their families.  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Alison Fosbery, MA, Registered Psychotherapist Facilitator: Martha Chan, Co-Owner of Divorce Magazine and <a href="http://www.DivorcedMoms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DivorcedMoms.com</a> Stress levels increase when one starts considering divorce, going through a divorce, or having to co-parent with an unreasonable ex. How we handle stress and anxiety can impact our children and loved ones, so it’s important to understand the underlying causes of these emotions and how to stay in control. This session will:divorce stress <ul><li>help viewers better understand the underlying causes of stress and anxiety</li> <li>discuss how to stay in control of emotions, stress, and anxious feelings</li> <li>explain how a parent’s behaviour can impact the development of a child</li> <li>educate parents on how to ensure their children pick up healthy habits when it comes to anxiety</li> <li>introduce practical ways to create new habits that will have long-lasting physical and emotional benefits for parents and their families.</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

Stress: How to Manage It

Marta J. Papa, a.k.a. the Divorce Whisperer®, is a highly reputable mediator and is considered an authority on mediation nationwide. With more than 25 years of experience in mediation, litigation, and settlement negotiations, she has successfully completed over 4,000 mediated divorces.    This session will:  explore the main differences between litigation and mediation offer a list of the benefits of mediation and what makes a divorcing couple ideal candidates for mediation address cases where litigation would be a better option share the qualifications couples should look for when choosing a mediator explore whether or not a couple can mediate some issues and litigate others discuss if/how complex and high-conflict cases are mediated advise viewers on how to prepare for mediation and litigation.  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Marta J. Papa, a.k.a. the Divorce Whisperer®, is a highly reputable mediator and is considered an authority on mediation nationwide. With more than 25 years of experience in mediation, litigation, and settlement negotiations, she has successfully completed over 4,000 mediated divorces. This session will: <ul><li>explore the main differences between litigation and mediation</li> <li>offer a list of the benefits of mediation and what makes a divorcing couple ideal candidates for mediation</li> <li>address cases where litigation would be a better option</li> <li>share the qualifications couples should look for when choosing a mediator</li> <li>explore whether or not a couple can mediate some issues and litigate others</li> <li>discuss if/how complex and high-conflict cases are mediated</li> <li>advise viewers on how to prepare for mediation and litigation.</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

Mediation vs. Litigation: Which Should You Choose? Part 2

Faculty Member: Tara Eisenhard, Author, Divorce Coach &amp; Mediator Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine    Learn how to overcome the feelings of shame that often accompany divorce. Tara shares her personal story as a child of divorce who eventually married and divorced. She has a unique perspective on what causes shame after a divorce and how to reduce such feelings of shame.     This session will:shame of divorce  introduce viewers to a new paradigm through which to consider divorce discuss shame-reducing terminology to use during and after divorce provide practical tips to help viewers feel better as they navigate the journey through divorce.  The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Tara Eisenhard, Author, Divorce Coach &amp; Mediator Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine Learn how to overcome the feelings of shame that often accompany divorce. Tara shares her personal story as a child of divorce who eventually married and divorced. She has a unique perspective on what causes shame after a divorce and how to reduce such feelings of shame. This session will:shame of divorce <ul><li>introduce viewers to a new paradigm through which to consider divorce</li> <li>discuss shame-reducing terminology to use during and after divorce</li> <li>provide practical tips to help viewers feel better as they navigate the journey through divorce.</li> </ul> The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

Overcoming the Shame of Divorce

Faculty Member: Nissa M. Ricafort, Parenting Coordinator and Family Law Group Partner    Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine &amp; DivorcedMoms.com   Nissa M. Ricafort is one of the three founding partners of Broyles Kight &amp; Ricafort, P.C. An experienced family law attorney, Nissa has assisted families through difficult transitions, including high-conflict custody proceedings, international custody disputes, and child support disputes.    The Divorce School - www.TheDivorceSchool.com

Faculty Member: Nissa M. Ricafort, Parenting Coordinator and Family Law Group Partner Facilitator: Dan Couvrette, CEO and Publisher of Divorce Magazine &amp; <a href="http://DivorcedMoms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DivorcedMoms.com</a> Nissa M. Ricafort is one of the three founding partners of Broyles Kight &amp; Ricafort, P.C. An experienced family law attorney, Nissa has assisted families through difficult transitions, including high-conflict custody proceedings, international custody disputes, and child support disputes. The Divorce School - <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheDivorceSchool.com</a>

Children and Divorce: Legal Issues Pertaining to Children During and After Divorce

Faculty Member: Ginger L. Dugan, Florida Family Lawyer    Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA®, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine    In a divorce, parents will either have to negotiate a custody agreement or agree to a court judgment. In this podcast, family lawyer Ginger L. Dugan discusses questions that are frequently asked by parents who are dealing with issues related to child custody in Florida.     This session will discuss:  how a court decides where the children will live in a divorce what shared parental responsibility is and whether it's the same thing as joint custody different types of custody arrangements available for divorcing parents what sole parental responsibility means and whether or not it's a possibility is there's a lot of conflict between parents if a parent can move out of Florida if a divorce has not been finalized at what age a child can decide who they want to live with how a stepparent can gain the rights to stay in their stepchild's life whether or not a parent can appeal a judge's decision.  The Divorce School – www.thedivorceschool.com

Faculty Member: Ginger L. Dugan, Florida Family Lawyer Facilitator: Diana Shepherd, CDFA®, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine In a divorce, parents will either have to negotiate a custody agreement or agree to a court judgment. In this podcast, family lawyer Ginger L. Dugan discusses questions that are frequently asked by parents who are dealing with issues related to child custody in Florida. This session will discuss: <ul><li>how a court decides where the children will live in a divorce</li> <li>what shared parental responsibility is and whether it's the same thing as joint custody</li> <li>different types of custody arrangements available for divorcing parents</li> <li>what sole parental responsibility means and whether or not it's a possibility is there's a lot of conflict between parents</li> <li>if a parent can move out of Florida if a divorce has not been finalized</li> <li>at what age a child can decide who they want to live with</li> <li>how a stepparent can gain the rights to stay in their stepchild's life</li> <li>whether or not a parent can appeal a judge's decision.</li> </ul> The Divorce School – <a href="http://thedivorceschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thedivorceschool.com</a>

Child Custody in Florida

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