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Leah Jones
Has divorce become a reality? If you have questions about your new life, you’re in the right place! Her Divorce Source with Leah is the go-to podcast for women before, during, and after a divorce. Leah Jones, is a Certified Financial Divorce Analyst at Hightower Bethesda, she helps you create a life that’s full of possibilities, empowerment, and freedom. She’ll tackle your biggest questions about lifestyle and money, giving you practical guidance you can use right away.
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional time, as it often involves significant changes to your family dynamic, financial situation, and overall lifestyle. If you are a financially dependent spouse, it is important to be informed about your rights and options during the divorce process.
In this episode, Family Law Attorney Sandra Brooks offers insight and advice based on her extensive experience handling divorce cases. She discusses common fears surrounding divorce and offers guidance on topics such as alimony, adultery, financial planning, and adjusting to life as a single individual. Whether you are just starting the divorce process or are seeking support and guidance during this difficult time, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone navigating the complexities of divorce.
Sandra covers the following topics:
- How to gather important information and documents before retaining a lawyer
- Understand your rights and options as a financially dependent spouse
- Explore different approaches to addressing adultery in the divorce process
- Consider factors that may impact alimony negotiations
- Additional tips and guidance on navigating divorce proceedings
Connect With Sandra:
- LinkedIn: Sandra Brooks
Connect With Leah:
- leah.jones@hightoweradvisors.com
- https://bethesda.hightoweradvisors.com/index.html
- LinkedIn: Leah Jones
- 301-202-3590
Schedule a Call with Leah:
- https://go.oncehub.com/LeahJones
About Sandra:
Sandra (Sandy) Brooks’ practice focuses on all aspects of family law. She dedicates her time to assisting clients in domestic law matters including divorce, child custody/visitation, family mediation, spousal/child support, property division, and division of retirement benefits. Ms. Brooks’ other areas of deep knowledge and experience include tax consequences of divorce, mediation, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, negotiating and drafting of separation agreements, domestic litigation, and post-judgment proceedings. Ms. Brooks is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers which places her in the top 5% of family law attorneys in the United States.
Success after a divorce can seem unachievable for a dependent spouse. It can be challenging to figure out what to do next when most of your life has been spent prioritizing everything else.
In this episode, Kelley Edelblut, Career and Leadership Coach, joins us to discuss how her divorce led her to build a career helping financially dependent women hone in on their natural abilities and core values to live a more balanced, fulfilled life.
Kelley shares how her life changed after a divorce and what she’s learned to help others get through it.
Leah and Kelley discuss:
- The Highlands Ability Battery (HAB) assessment and how it helps with career changes
- What to do when your career does not align with your values
- Overcoming feeling “stuck” and not knowing what to do next
- How to feel fulfilled in a career
- And more
Resources:
- The Highlands Company: Consultant: Kelley M. Edelblut, CPCC, ACC
Connect With Kelley:
- LinkedIn: Kelley Edelblut
Connect With Leah:
leah.jones@hightoweradvisors.com
https://bethesda.hightoweradvisors.com/index.html
LinkedIn: Leah Jones
301-202-3590
Schedule a Call with Leah:
https://go.oncehub.com/LeahJones
About Our Guest:
Kelley Edelbult is an experienced Career & Leadership Coach working with individuals, organizations, and executives within large organizations. Her focus with each one of her clients is to allow them to discover who they really are and facilitate a process for developing a motivational plan of action toward implementing their purpose. This process is designed to allow each client to “walk away” excited with their life ahead, and the positive change that has occurred while working to deepen their learning and achieve their goals. Kelley is able to execute this process with each client by building trust and offering them my accessible presence to help them explore new ways of thinking.
Divorce is a form of trauma, and this can cause your mind and body to go into stress mode by default. So how can you help your body and mind work together to de-stress and thrive after a divorce? In this week’s episode, Leah Jones will be joined by Sharri Freedman to address the key … Continue reading How to Improve Your Mindset After a Divorce with Certified Divorce Coach Sharri Freedman (Ep. 10) →
Figuring out the right things to say to your kids when you are going through a divorce can be extremely challenging. What they are ultimately looking for is some reassurance that everything is going to be okay. In this episode, Leah Jones is joined by Jill Kaufman, a licensed therapist, divorce coach, author and co-parenting … Continue reading How To Best Support Your Kids During The Divorce Process With Jill Kaufman (Ep. 9) →
Just because you got divorced doesn’t mean you’ll never find love again. Michelle Jacoby, a dating-after-divorce specialist, believes you can have another amazing love, and even marriage. In this episode, Leah Jones is joined by Michelle, a dating coach and professional matchmaker, to discuss her advice and tips for women dating post-divorce as outlined in … Continue reading Dating After Divorce with Michelle Jacoby (Ep. 8) →
Divorcing as a parent can be very difficult. Dealing with the legal requirements, plus all of the transitions of going from a co-parent to a single-parent can feel overwhelming and emotionally draining. But having a community of like-minded people that you can trust and rely on can help you through those tough situations. In this … Continue reading Empowering Your Divorce By Building a Community (Ep. 7) →
Divorce is by definition, not done alone. However, the question may be, how do you collaborate on a split? It’s all about your mindset as you enter divorce proceedings. If there’s a willingness to work with your spouse in a way that will allow for constructive resolutions, you will be able to separate in a … Continue reading Collaborative Divorce 101 (Ep. 6) →
There are three stages you should be planning for when you decide that divorce is the right option. It’s critical that you do your research, plan, and manage your finances during these three stages to avoid potential issues. In this informative episode, Leah Jones speaks to Stacy Francis, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and the founder … Continue reading Planning for the Three Phases of Divorce with Stacy Francis (Ep. 5) →
During the divorce process, it is very common for the divorcing woman to want to stay in the primary home. This is a highly nuanced situation, so it’s important to consider bringing in a professional during negotiations. In this episode, Leah Jones speaks with Jeff Landers, chief executive officer at Next Act Properties. Jeff discusses … Continue reading 4. Misconceptions of Taking Ownership of the Primary Home During a Divorce With Jeff Landers →
The emotional stress of going through a divorce can cause some to act irrationally with their money. It’s important to seek guidance during those trying times to avoid making costly, emotional mistakes. In this episode, Leah Jones and Christine Luken, founder of Financial Dignity Movement, discuss three emotional money mistakes women make during a divorce. … Continue reading 3. Three Emotional Money Mistakes Made By Women During a Divorce With Christine Luken →
Divorce is never easy, but divorcing a narcissist poses additional challenges and things you need to be aware of as you make your way through the process. In this episode, Leah Jones is joined by Allison Dagney, an alias used to protect both her and her children, is the author of When Tears Leave Scars. … Continue reading 2. Divorcing A Narcissist With Allison Dagney →
In general, people make bad financial decisions based on emotions. Divorce is one of the most emotionally taxing experiences someone can go through, and often, your finances may suffer at the hands of your emotions. Welcome to Her Divorce Source with Leah Jones, CDFA®! In this episode, get to know host Leah Jones, Certified Divorce … Continue reading 1. Meet Leah Jones, CFA, CFP®, CDFA®, AEP® →
This episode was previously released in 2020, but we wanted to rerelease this episode coinciding with Jessica Markham’s book release of, Representing Federal Employees and Their Spouses, a Practical Guide. Meet Jessica Markham, a family lawyer that practices in Maryland and Washington DC. She has many honors and awards to her and her firm’s credit … Continue reading BONUS EPISODE: The Process of Pension Property Division During Divorce for Federal Employees →
In this episode, Leah Jones, Director of Financial Planning for Hightower Bethesda, speaks with Kate Reese about military divorce, addressing anyone who is considering or going through a divorce that includes someone who is or has been a member of the military. They discuss things to consider such as the documents and resources you’ll need … Continue reading BONUS EPISODE: Military Divorce with Kate Reese →
Meet Heather Hostetter, she is a family law attorney located in Bethesda Maryland with a long list of awards and a partner at Hostetter Strent. This is a domestic relations law that deals with divorce, property distribution, alimony, custody, and child support. In this episode, Leah speaks with Heather about the process of property distribution … Continue reading BONUS EPISODE: Financial Implications During A Divorce When the Woman is the Primary Bread Winner with Heather Hostetter →
In this episode, Leah Jones, Director of Financial Planning for Hightower Bethesda, talks to Regina DeMeo, a family law attorney. Regina has worked with family law issues for 22 years, serving her clients to make divorce easier and more cost-effective as they work towards a resolution. She shares what an amicable divorce looks like and … Continue reading BONUS EPISODE: Is Amicable Divorce Possible w/ Regina DeMeo →
Meet Meg McKenny, the former founding partner of Delaney McKinney and recently founded McKinney Figini. She has over 27 years of experience practicing family law and is sought after for her negotiations, trial skills, and has made integrity and reliability central facets of her legal practice. In this episode, Leah is joined by Meg McKinney … Continue reading BONUS EPISODE: Financial Literacy and Transparency in Marriage and Divorce →