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Will Your Kids be Okay after Your Divorce? Sep 01, 2011

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Thousands of kids experience the stress of divorce each year. How they'll react depends on their age, personality, and the particular circumstances of the separation and divorce process.

Every divorce will have an effect on the kids involved — and many times the initial reaction is one of shock, sadness, frustration, anger, or worry. But kids can also come out of it better able to cope with stress, and many become more flexible, tolerant young adults.

In this episode of The Intelligent Divorce Radio Program, Dr. Mark Banschick MD helps us recognize if your kid are in trouble and what to do to set it right. You will learn how to parent constructively with your ex spouse or how to raise a healthy child alone. You'll be able to chart your kids progress and feel reassured that things are going to be okay. You don't want your child to be a statistic.

The Challenges and Rewards of Co-Parenting Post Divorce Aug 30, 2011

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This episode of Beyond Divorce with Susan Pease Gadoua, Discusses the challenge and rewards of co-parenting post divorce.

How co-parenting goes post divorce depends to a large degree on how it was during the marriage: if it was difficult, it may be more difficult post divorce, and if it was good, it may be better. Often, the parenting dynamics are exaggerated so, even though the amount of contact with your ex is less, the intensity of the contact may be greater.

Challenges to overcome include being fearful that the other parent has less regard for the health and safety or your child, disapproving or your ex's parenting style, feeling a sense of competition with your ex and using your children as pawns.

In divorce, there are often feelings of anger, sadness and hurt - co-parenting is no exception. It's important to get adequate emotional support as well as co-parenting education. Learning effective communication styles can be crucial in having a better working experience.

How to Divide Property during Divorce - Best of DSR Aug 26, 2011

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Part of a divorce is the division of property. The marital home used to be one of a couple’s major assets but due to the current economy, the equity in many homes has been turned upside down leaving couples with little or no equity and in some cases, the couples owe more than their house is worth.

In this "Best of DSR"program featuring attorney Henry Gornbein, we discuss the difference between Real Property and Personal Property; we’ll look at residential and commercial real estate holdings. And if you own a business, you’ll learn how businesses are valued and dealt with during a divorce.

We’ll also discuss how Boats, planes, cars, furnishings, Stock Assets, Pensions, collectibles, and Inheritance come into play when dividing property.

Telling the Children about Divorce - The Intelligent Divorce Aug 24, 2011

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In the first episode of The Intelligent Divorce, Dr. Mark Banschick, M.D. discusses how to tell your children about divorce.

Truth is a great value, but it is not the only value by which we live. When it comes to kids, their health and well-being trumps everything else. We bring them into the world fresh and innocent. Your children were probably born into an intact family. This is what they know – a solid, caring team who loves them.

Much will change with a divorce. A child is no longer able to be with both of their parents at the same time, under the same roof. Their sense of security can be lessened and they must adapt to a new way of life.

Do you really want to tell them the truth? Should they know that their father had an affair and left their mother (and them)? Do you want them to know about their mother’s alcoholism? I’m not so sure.

There is a lot in life that’s private. Kids need to have their innocence. This means that they need not know everything – explicit details are better left unsaid. In my mind, their mental health trumps truth.

This opinion is not always embraced by parents, particularly a parent who feels wronged or defamed. That parent wants the child to carry the same opinion about the other parent that they carry. Here’s something to remember: your children are not you. They are entitled to their own opinions.

In this program learn the essential Do's and Don'ts when it comes to breaking the news to your children.

Mistakes We Make During Divorce and How to Avoid Them Aug 17, 2011

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Divorce is an extremely emotional time in our life and under stress, we don't always make the right choices.

The legal system is confusing and frightening and we sometimes let our anger get the best of us creating a battle with our soon to be ex that can last a lifetime and affect the lives of our children and our finances.

In this episode, DSR host Steve Peck, speaks with Divorce Consultant and author of The Smart Divorce, Deborah Moskovitch on how to avoid costly mistakes during divorce.

Listening to this show if you are new to the process of divorce can save you thousands of dollars in legal expenses, the relationship with your children and your sanity. Visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com for more free resources.

The High Conflict Divorce... When Divorce Gets Ugly - The Best of DSR Aug 15, 2011

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When a divorce becomes confrontational and spirals out of control, it's known as a high conflict divorce.

In a high conflict divorce, a war is created that is costly and damaging to the children and the divorcing couples. In fact the damage they wreak spreads a wide net into their extended families and friends, and sometimes even into the greater community. In the long run this couple pays the price because they may never be able to restore their lives to healthy functioning.

It's best to do everything in your power to avoid entering into a high conflict divorce and in this program, Psychologist, Dr. Larry Friedberg helps us better understand the signs of this type of negative divorce so that we might avoid the pitfalls and costly legal battles. We’ll also discover how poor communication skills and narcissistic personality disorders can fuel the flame of a high conflict divorce.

Finding a "New Normal" after Divorce Aug 04, 2011

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In episode #2 of Beyond Divorce with Susan Pease Gadoua, we discuss finding a "New Normal" after your divorce.

Settling in with a "New Normal" post divorce can seem impossible but it will eventually happen for those who put the effort into making it happen. The impact of divorce on your life is like throwing a large rock into a pond: there are lots of ripples and it takes a while for things to settle down again.

Topics covered are:

Understanding the three main areas of transition people experience during and after divorce
Having realistic expectations about how long it should take to find a new normal
What you can do if you think you should be feeling better but you're not
Staying open to the new normal not being anywhere near what you thought it would be (it's usually better!)

Do You Have to Pay Sousal Support? - "Ask Henry" Best of DSR Jul 29, 2011

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In this Best of DSR episode of "Ask Henry", attorney Henry Gornbein, answers the question, "Do I have to pay spousal support?" (Also known as alimony) He also answers the follow-up question, "What's the difference between modifiable and non-modifiable spousal support?"

If you are a woman what could prohibit you from receiving spousal support of even have to pay it to your ex.

Child Custody - What You Need to Know Jul 28, 2011

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Dealing with child custody and visitation is one of the most difficult aspects of getting divorced. Divorce and child custody cases are often sensitive and emotional matters.

In this program, we’ll discuss The different types of child custody, child support, and visitation. Divorce Source Radio legal correspondent, Henry Gornbein, explains how you can step back from your anger and do what’s in the best interest of your children. Henry also emphasizes not wasting your financial resources through unnecessary litigation.

Henry explains how to have a “game-plan” and provides a step-by-step guide to prepare you for your divorce and child custody case. This is a very important program for anyone divorcing with children. Visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com for more information.

Cancer vs Divorce - Could Divorce Actually be Harder to Deal With? Jul 24, 2011

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In this episode of Divorce Source Radio, our guest, Suzy Bricker, discusses how dealing with her divorce was actually harder than dealing with her cancer.

Eight year ago, Suzy discovered she had cancer and began a journey to regain her health. After two years of recovery, and dealing with her troubled marriage, Suzy came to the realization that she had to leave her long-term marriage in order to save her life.

Suzy offers advice to women going through divorce, regardless of their age and explains that with the right mindset, a healthy and happier you awaits at the journey's end.

Topics in the program include:

How to deal with the loss of a spouse during tough times
Reinventing yourself after divorce
Dealing with loneliness
Steps to attain independence
Letting go of anger and acceptance of your new reality
And much more

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