The Moms Moving On Divorce & Co-Parenting Podcast

There are often times we have to hear some truths about relationships that we may not want to hear, but that are important in order to learn, grow and heal. This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by the renowned relationship specialist Mark Groves to really dig deep into relationships and unpack some difficult topics. Together Michelle and Mark will cover: Choosing what you need vs what society tells you that you need Knowing what is not right for you One person can never be doing the work of two people, and that you are unable to change your partner Breaking unhealthy patterns AND SO MUCH MORE Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love, host of the Mark Groves Podcast and co-author of Liberated Love. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. Links: Order Liberated Love here! Website: createthelove.com + markgroves.com Podcast: markgrovespodcast.com Instagram: @createthelove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're sure you've heard the term "Disneyland Parent" from friends, family or maybe even your lawyer. What exactly is a Disneyland parent, and is it really a terrible thing for your children? This week on Unfiltered, Michelle and Jess share their insight on Disneyland parenting and their experiences both personally and in coaching. Together they will cover: What is a Disneyland parent Letting go of control in co-parenting Shifting your perspective that maybe this could be helpful for your co-parent in the beginning AND MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle’s assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn’t always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While divorce can be emotional and overwhelming, there are positives that come along with it. This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by celebrity divorce attorney Marilyn Chinitz to discuss how you can turn your divorce into a positive and live the life you deserve. Together Michelle and Marilyn will cover: Setting the example for your children Shifting your perspective from pity party to positivity Learn how to love yourself and take care of yourself Doing what is best for you based on your situation and children AND MUCH MORE Marilyn Chinitz is a formidable advocate for her clients, guiding them through some of the most challenging transitions in their lives. She concentrates her practice in matrimonial law, particularly high-net-worth divorce actions. Marilyn is a skillful negotiator whose numerous high-profile and celebrity cases have received national and international attention. She has more than 35 years of experience in every facet of family law, including: Complex divorce actions involving diverse transactional matters High-conflict custody cases International custody cases including the return of abducted children in proceedings filed under the Hague Convention Premarital agreements and postnuptial agreements Same-sex divorce/dissolution matters Paternity cases Known for her straightforward, creative, and responsive approach to representing her clients, Marilyn is as successful in litigation as in settlement negotiations. She has argued winning appeals in the appellate courts of New York, and in trials before the family court and the supreme courts of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Divorce gives you the physical boundary, but what about the emotional boundaries? Setting boundaries with an ex is a critical component to moving on, and in this episode of Moms Moving On, breakup coach and founder of Master Self Image Matina Singh and I do a deep dive into setting boundaries. We also cover the importance of setting boundaries with a narcissist or other high-conflict personality - a tool that will change your life after divorce. Matina Singh helps women overcome the hardship of break-up / divorce and to step into their own power - Mastering their Self Image. Her own divorce journey left her scattered, but she was determined to build a better life for herself and her children. It took her three years to get back to living a life without doubting and devaluing herself. After becoming a Knowledge Broker, a program of Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, she discovered her signature techniques, and it has become her mission to help other women see the true potential that they have deep within them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Divorce can leave us feeling a little jaded, but at the end of the day, we want someone by our side to love us for who we are. This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy to give listeners insight on dating after divorce. As an expert in her field, Bela will talk with Michelle about: When to start dating after divorce Communication tips with your new partner Sex after divorce AND MUCH MORE Bela is the founder of the Smart Dating Academy and she’s helped thousands of people find love through 1:1 coaching and her popular “love lab” workshops. She has an uncanny sixth sense about people, and what they need. Her intuition has been responsible for several marriages (and children)! The Huffington Post and Steve Harvey call her “The Fairy Godmother of Dating!” Bela has been connecting people all of her life. Prior to founding the Smart Dating Academy, Bela worked for 12 years as a top global executive for Akzo Nobel, a large multinational corporation. Bela has two degrees from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Finance & German), and has been happily married for 20 years with 2 children. Learn more Bela and her Smart Dating Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOMO, something we ALL experience, but co-parenting fomo seems to hit even harder. We understand that feeling of missing out on things when your children are with their other parent and are here to help. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans share their tips and tricks to work through the emotions you feel surrounding missing out on things with your children. Together they will cover: Ensuring that your children the same life experiences they would have if you would have stayed married Managing your emotions Working through feeling like you have to "compete" with the other parent Ways to stay connected with your children when they are gone AND MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chances are your communication wasn't great with your co-parent when you were married, so it is likely that now you are no longer together, it won't improve overnight. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans share their communication struggles and what they have learned over the years. Together they will cover: Breaking the martial cycle of co-dependency Not looking to your ex for validation Having a well written parenting plan to avoid needing to communicate often AND SO MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like there is no road map for how to get divorce, there also isn't one for how to blend families. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans share their personal experiences with blending families and also how to handle their ex blending in a new relationship. It is so important to take things slow and follow your child's lead. In this informational episode, Michelle and Jess will cover: Reminding yourself that although your ex has a new partner, you will always be mom Holding space for your new partners ex if they aren't quite ready to meet Not referring to your new step-children as "your" children Giving your children plenty of 1:1 time after blending famillies AND SO MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have gone through or are going through divorce we are sure you have heard the term guardian at litem or parent coordinator, but what are they and do you need one? This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by the incredible Dr. Stacey Jones to educate listeners on both and if you will need to hire on during your divorce. In this episode, Michelle and Stacey will share their knowledge on: Why parenting coordinators and GAL are not assigned to every case When and why a judge may order a parenting coordinator or GAL to a case The impact they may have on the outcome How long they will be involved AND SO MUCH MORE Dr. Stacey Jones is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Her professional expertise centers around navigating the multifaceted challenges faced by parents, children, and families. Through specialized training, she facilitates the reconstruction of familial bonds, fostering an environment free from bias and judgment, wherein individuals and families can find solace and security.  Dr. Jones excels in equipping individuals with coping mechanisms and communication skills, pivotal elements in forging new and healthier family dynamics An accomplished speaker, Dr. Jones frequently delivers lectures on the art of peacefully navigating divorce and co-parenting with neutrality. These insights aim to contribute to the construction of a more harmonious family structure. Dr. Jones is a Licensed Psychologist, Family Court Expert, Consultant, Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Collaborative Family Law Facilitator, Individual Therapist, Family Therapist, Couples Counselor, High Conflict Divorce Specialist, Reunification Therapist, and a Social Investigator. Dr. Jones also provides Co-Parenting Therapy, Parenting Plans and Psychological Evaluations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may be divorce and co-parenting specialists, but we still make mistakes and have to take accountability and learn from them. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle and Jess open up about some of their biggest co-parenting mistakes and how they worked through them. As hard as it may be to suck up your pride and admit you were wrong about something, it is in those moments you learn and grow. Michelle and Jess will open up about: How they brought their unhealed pasts into their first marriage Learning from past mistakes in future relationships Having to say they were wrong about something to their co-parent Giving their co-parent space to find their groove AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, you are feeling ready to jump back into the dating pool after getting divorced, or maybe you've been dating someone for awhile and not sure how to approach the next steps. Don't worry, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and her co-host, lead coach Jess Evans, have you covered. In this special episode of Moms Moving On: Divorce Unfiltered, Michelle and Jess share their personal experience with dating after divorce as well as give advice for listeners who are looking for input on how and when is the best time to date. Together they will cover: Knowing when you are ready to date and the best way to put yourself out there When and how to introduce a new partner to your children Telling your ex that you have found someone new Making sure anyone you date understands that children will always come first AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When your marriage is ending, you know your relationship with your soon-to-be-ex will change, but what about your friendships? This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans will take a deep dive into their experience with friendships during and after divorce. In this information packed episode, they will discuss: The flockers and fleers, how to identify them and what to do about it Finding your "tribe" in the divorce process Understanding that people may pull away because they are also having marital problems AND SO MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to week two of Moms Moving On (Unfiltered) where Michelle Dempsey-Multack and co-host Jess Evans continue the conversation about dating after divorce. Last week they covered dating after divorce, and this week they take a deep dive into one of the most important steps: when to introduce the children to your new partner. Having both experienced this personally, Michelle and Jess will open up about: Following your children's cues Not forcing a family dynamic on your children right off the bat Being aware of red flags regarding introductions Trusting yourself AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often hear that "children are so resilient" which can be true, but they become resilient with support and guidance from those around them. The number one way parents can do this, is by showing them resiliency. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Dr. Jonathan DePierro author of "Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges." Together, Michelle and Jonathan will educate listeners on: Putting in the work personally to mirror resiliency Helping your children be able to work through any trauma they experienced because of the divorce Being able to differentiate what is a current problem and what is a past problem Modeling a healthy relationship for your children AND SO MUCH MORE Jonathan M. DePierro, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Associate Director of Mount Sinai's Center for Stress, Resilience, and Personal Growth. Dr. DePierro, a clinical psychologist, is an expert in psychological resilience and the treatment of trauma-related mental health conditions. After many years working with individuals impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he now focuses on supporting the mental health needs of healthcare workers. Having experienced extensive bullying throughout his childhood, he learned important lessons about resilience that continue to inform his clinical and research work. ᐧ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As single parents, we want to give our children the same opportunities they would have had in a "traditional home." This includes, encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities, but how should you handle that with your co-parent? This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Co-Host Jess Evans will breakdown the best way to approach sporting events, school activities and more. Michelle and Jess will discuss: The importance of trying to attend events with your co-parent Following your child's lead Sharing important dates and events with your co-parent Ensuring your child does not feel like they have to "choose" a parent during or after events AND MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often talk about navigating the holidays with your ex, but what about your ex in-laws? Maybe things were rocky between the two of you during your marriage or perhaps you were extremely close and now you worry what the relationship will be like. Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans have you covered on this week's episode of Unfiltered. Together Michelle and Jess will help you: Learn to be flexible when planning your holiday schedule Remembering that you ex in-laws care and love your children Whether to buy them gifts or not Continuing to think about what is best for the children AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know the holidays, while being magical can also be extremely stressful, especially if you are co-parenting. In this special episode of Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and co-host Jess Evans open up about their personal experiences with co-parenting during the holidays and offer their advice for listeners. Whether this is your first year or your 10th year, we know that things will come up along the way. Together, they will discuss: Remembering that the holiday is just a day on the calendar Creating your own traditions with your kids Gift buying for your co-parent and their significant other Focusing on your presence vs presents Managing New Year's as a newly single person AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choosing a divorce lawyer is one of the most important steps in the divorce process and can make or break your divorce case. But how do you know who is a good fit for your specific needs? This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by family lawyer, Hailey Zabrin partner at Berger Schatz. As an incredibly experienced family lawyer, Hailey will educate listeners on: Important questions to ask when consulting with lawyers Hiring someone who understands your goals and needs long term Avoiding "shark" attorneys that want to focus on "winning" Making a list of what is most important for you AND SO MUCH MORE Hailee Zabrin is an experienced and respected family law attorney who represents clients in all aspects of family law proceedings.  AREAS OF FOCUS   Hailee represents clients in all areas of family law. She began her career at Berger Schatz as a law clerk in 2008, became an associate in 2009, and a partner in 2018. Hailee specializes in litigation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution of complex financial matters including the valuation of businesses and business interests and asset tracing. While in law school, Hailee held a Judicial Externship with the Honorable Judge Leida J. Gonzalez Santiago (Ret.) in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division. APPROACH  Hailee believes the practice of family law is all about understanding and analyzing the financial nuances of each case, understanding the personalities involved, and developing a dynamic holistic legal strategy based on those facts. She represents each of her clients in a competitive, confident, and composed manner that is respected by the decision-makers in the family law community.  Each family law case is different and fact-specific, and there is no “one size fits all” approach. Hailee understands how to utilize the law and expert witnesses to most effectively support her client’s positions and goals in litigation.    REPUTATION  Hailee has mastered the art of structuring and organizing cases. She skillfully works with experts to bolster her cases and is known for tirelessly working when preparing a case for litigation. Hailee understands the law, and does so with great emotional intelligence, too. She is insightful and quick to grasp the dynamics of complicated situations. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION  Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2021– Present Family Law Family Law: Arbitration Family Law: Mediation Law Bulletin Media, 40 Under Forty, 2019   Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2018 – Present  Leading Lawyers Network, Emerging Lawyers, 2015 – Present  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should I stay or should I go? The age-old question that only you can answer, but this week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by author Kate Anthony to discuss why she wrote a book to help you make that difficult decision. In this information packed episode, Michelle and Kate will cover: Who needs to read this book and when Identifying what or who the problem is in your marriage Losing yourself in the decision-making process AND SO MUCH MORE Kate Anthony is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work. Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans set on a solid foundation, putting their children at the center (not in the middle) of all their decisions. Kate is trained in various coaching modalities with two of the top coach training organizations in the world. Additionally, Kate is certified as a Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate by the state of California, as a Co-Parenting Specialist by the Mosten Guthrie Academy, and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by Tina Swithin’s High Conflict Divorce Coaching Certification Program. In addition to her online programs, Kate works privately with clients all over the world.  Kate lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son, whom she lovingly co-parents with her ex-husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After discovering early on in her marriage that her spouse was gay, Jessica Frew, Moving On Method Certified Coach, had a choice to make, would she move forward with bitterness or choose to be better? Jessica chose to make the most out of this unique situation and sits down with Michelle to open up about her experience. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Jessica not only shares her powerful story, she shares how she helps others: How to lean into the moments when you feel out of control How you can support your ex-spouse after they come out Planning how you want to show up for each other and children Trusting your gut in new relationships AND SO MUCH MORE Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She has a successful podcast called “Husband in Law” that she records with her husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve. Together they are sharing their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone. She owns The BOLD Logic, a company devoted to helping people figure out the “What NOW?!” after crisis in their relationship or having a partner come out. Jessica is a firm believer that by knowing and understanding what it is you really want in life you can BOLDly create a life you love, no matter what your circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices