The Single Process: Recent Episodes
Barb and Jo
Barb Hazelton and Jo Briggs host a new series on navigating the process of divorce. Single Process features interviews with top experts in every area of divorce - legal, financial, emotional, parenting, private investigations, health and healthcare, real estate, substance abuse, domestic abuse, re-establishing your life post-divorce and more.
If you're contemplating or going through divorce, Single Process should be your "go to guide" - you'll start the process well informed, knowing the right questions to ask and where to seek help. You don't have to navigate this alone. Visit our website at www.singleprocess.me for more resources and insights!
Candace Brindley explains the importance of creating a relationship plan, or playbook, before you start dating post-divorce.
Attorney Sharon Defala offers guidance on how to do your own prep work to make your divorce cheaper and more efficient.
Kristina Hess explains why good sleep is critical to your physical and mental health and how to improve the quality of your sleep.
Kathryn Sollmann talks about her new book, Ambition Redefined, which addresses the importance of women staying in the work place and the array of new job options that offer flexibility, allowing you to balance work, kids and life.
Dr. Sue joins Barb and Jo to talk about the ways a narcissist will try to allow their narcissism to flourish in a relationship and ways to cope with a narcissist. Often known as the "narcissist whisperer," her knowledge is priceless when stuck in a relationship with someone who is a narcissist.
Therapist Amanda Craig explains ways to try to rekindle a dying relationship as well as some steps to take to try to get the fire going again.
Expert stylist Sean Walsh describes why it's important to have the right hair and the right style to look good and to feel good. Sean will talk about changing your style, stylist politics and styles for men.
Candace Brindley outlines the 3 different kinds of dating and helps you develop a dating strategy post-divorce.
Maud Purcell outlines how and when to tell your kids you're getting a divorce, how to manage unexpected reactions, and how to keep things on an even keel for the kids while separated but living together.
Terry Hastings discusses how your credit score can be impacted during divorce the divorce process.
Maud Purcell explains the damaging impact speaking negatively about your ex-spouse has on your children and how to keep them out of the adult issues faced in divorce.
Paul Piasecki highlights the tax issues that come up during the divorce process and things should have on your "tax radar" going forward.
Dr. Sharon Karp explains how the stress of divorce can impact your health and outlines symptoms that should not be overlooked.
Marielynn Herrera talks about different types of abuse, how power & control are central to abusers, the importance of having a safety plan when leaving and/or proceeding with divorce, legal protections available to victims and where to get help.
Jon Cuizon shares his wisdom on how divorce can allow for spiritual growth and healing.
Rob Artus offers his thoughts on whether it's worthwhile investigating infidelity in the divorce process.
Maura Carley outlines your healthcare options post-divorce, the "windows" for enrollment and where to find more information and advice on coverage options.
Loretta Hutchinson explains the difference between alimony and child support, the concepts of unallocated alimony and lump sum payout vs monthly alimony, how to predict children's expenses and the effect of the co-habitation statute.
Is it a rough patch or is your marriage really coming to an end? Christine Marie outlines 5 signs that can help you in your decision making process.
Michael Becker describes the issues faced by dads in divorce and ways to make the transition easier for them and the kids.
Christine Marie outlines 3 questions you should ask yourself before making the decision to get divorced.
How do you know if your marriage is over? Lisa Ryan weighs in on making this decision and what you can do to fix things.
Barb Hazelton provides invaluable tips on selling your marital home as part of the divorce process.
Lisa Primmer offers great travel ideas for single parents with and without their kids, along with tips for planning your trip.
Jen Burke offers practical advice on getting organized during the divorce process, including what to do with your important documents, how to divide your personal property and ways to make the transition between homes easier for kids.
Rob Artus provides an overview of when to consider hiring a private investigator pre- and post-divorce, considerations in selecting a PI and how to ensure the evidence obtained is privileged and admissible in court.
Carole Orland offers guidelines on seeking modifications to your agreement post-divorce and addresses the effect of the 'co-habitation statute.'
Jill Bicks weighs in on some frequently asked questions about divorce coaches, co-parenting counsellors, liability for debts incurred during the marriage, consequences for violating a divorce agreement, the effect of remarriage on alimony and child support and whether alimony is modifiable.
Michael Becker offers guidance on how to select a mediator, whether your mediator should be a lawyer and/or family therapist, the benefits of experience and other considerations in making this important decision.
Jill Bicks weights in on some frequently asked questions about retainers and legal fees, the automatic orders and how long divorce takes.
Jill Bicks addresses the difference between legal and residential/physical custody, key issues in structuring your parenting plan, how the courts view custody issues and common fears and concerns parents experience as they start the divorce process.
Jill Plancher describes the role of the guardian ad litem, how and when one is typically appointed and how the guardian conducts his/her fact based inquiry.
Darcy McAlister walks us through the divorce process when each party is separately represented and have decided not to mediate or engage in the collaborative divorce process.
Deborah Noonan explains the mediation process, the benefits of mediation, "Mediation Myths", the role of review counsel, who will represent you in court and what happens if mediation breaks down.
Jill Bicks outlines the goals and advantages of collaborative divorce, how the process works, who makes up the collaborative professional team, what happens if you are unable to reach an agreement during the collaborative process and how post-divorce issues are handled.
Loretta Hutchinson offers guidance on financial considerations post divorce, including estate planning, updating beneficiaries on accounts and policies, protecting alimony and child support through insurance, social security benefits and health insurance.
Carole Orland provides insight into the legal issues that arise during the divorce process, including: whether a formal separation agreement is required, who gets to live in the marital home, finances and access to bank accounts.
Dr. Hilary Berger explains how building your self-confidence and recreating your professional identity are essential first steps in getting back to work; she offers advice on how to map out your goals, build a current work history and make your skills relevant.
Carole Orland provides an overview of financial affidavits and highlights things to consider when completing this important document. We discuss how often it should be updated, where to gather the information, and more.
This is "Divorce 101". Eric Broder provides an overview of your options in divorce: mediation, collaboration and litigation.
Eric Broder shares his thoughts on how to choose a lawyer, the concept of "conflicting out" laywers and the top 5 things to consider when starting the divorce process.
Loretta Hutchinson helps identify potential assets in divorce (home, education accounts, 401Ks, IRAs and more) and strategies for splitting them.