https://simplecast.com DivorceMD Podcast DivorceMD is a unique podcast that will help clients learn about the options in divorce and also how to get through divorce without becoming "scorched earth". Created by Colleen Honquest, Divorce Mediator and Certified Divorce Coach. Colleen went through a highly litigious divorce and received a very expensive education in the Family Court System. This podcast is intended to provide information to help individuals stay out of Family Court. DivorceMD. Your Healthy Divorce Solution. 2020 en Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:47:34 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:23:25 +0000 https://divorcemd.simplecast.com DivorceMD Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/66a29c98-685f-453b-bc69-a4dad9e2dc28/41cad30e-8e23-4b79-b8aa-e87d827ac7f4/3000x3000/enrique-version-of-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://divorcemd.simplecast.com episodic DivorceMD is a unique podcast that will help clients learn about the options in divorce and also how to get through divorce without becoming "scorched earth". Created by Colleen Honquest, Divorce Mediator and Certified Divorce Coach. Colleen went through a highly litigious divorce and received a very expensive education in the Family Court System. This podcast is intended to provide information to help individuals stay out of Family Court. DivorceMD. Your Healthy Divorce Solution. Colleen Honquest false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ukrZQOe7 divorcesupport, familylaw, highconflictdivorce, mediation, divorcecoach, divorce, family, lawyer DivorceMD colleen@divorcemd.com 80af53d8-4c20-4001-b7c7-7a6d41a357e5 How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win with Marie Sarantakis, Family Law Attorney Marie Sarantakis' book: How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win - buy it on Amazon! - link below:

 https://bit.ly/howtodivorceanarcissistandwin

0:00 Welcome to the DivorceMD Podcast where we focus on high-conflict divorce and high-conflict personalities and also the legal and emotional strategies that are required to prevail in these cases.  I am Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator, and today I have as my guest, Marie Sarantakis, a family law attorney from Sarantakis Law Group in Illinois and author of the book, "How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win".

2:35 Describing a Narcissist vs Narcissistic Personality Disorder

5:22 Who do narcissists pick for partners and why?

6:49 What is the basis for all of the narcissist's behaviors?  What is their end goal for you as an ex-spouse?

10:01 C0-parenting with a narcissist.

12:00 Writing Court Orders that work with a narcissist

13:12 How to document a narcissist's behavior patterns

15:30 What can a divorce coach do for you?

18:21 What is gaslighting?

21:07 How do the narcissists trap you to disable you later on if the relationship ends

24:20  How do you find the right divorce attorney?

26:09 Attorney traits that are effective in these cases

28:40 Strategies to use with a narcissist

30:45  Does collaborative divorce work with a narcissist?

33:30 Why are depositions critical in these types of cases?

34:51 How to react to narcissist's abuse and allegations

35:00 Healing in divorce...is it possible?

37:30 Rebuilding relationships after divorce

41:00 Closing.  Thank you Marie Sarantakis, Family Law Attorney.   

Website: Sarantakislaw.com  Book Title: "How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win"

Email: marie@sarantakislaw.com

 

 

]]> Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:47:34 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Marie Sarantakis, Colleen Honquest) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-divorce-a-narcissist-and-win-with-marie-sarantakis-family-law-attorney-CuaFbMzK Marie Sarantakis' book: How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win - buy it on Amazon! - link below:

 https://bit.ly/howtodivorceanarcissistandwin

0:00 Welcome to the DivorceMD Podcast where we focus on high-conflict divorce and high-conflict personalities and also the legal and emotional strategies that are required to prevail in these cases.  I am Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator, and today I have as my guest, Marie Sarantakis, a family law attorney from Sarantakis Law Group in Illinois and author of the book, "How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win".

2:35 Describing a Narcissist vs Narcissistic Personality Disorder

5:22 Who do narcissists pick for partners and why?

6:49 What is the basis for all of the narcissist's behaviors?  What is their end goal for you as an ex-spouse?

10:01 C0-parenting with a narcissist.

12:00 Writing Court Orders that work with a narcissist

13:12 How to document a narcissist's behavior patterns

15:30 What can a divorce coach do for you?

18:21 What is gaslighting?

21:07 How do the narcissists trap you to disable you later on if the relationship ends

24:20  How do you find the right divorce attorney?

26:09 Attorney traits that are effective in these cases

28:40 Strategies to use with a narcissist

30:45  Does collaborative divorce work with a narcissist?

33:30 Why are depositions critical in these types of cases?

34:51 How to react to narcissist's abuse and allegations

35:00 Healing in divorce...is it possible?

37:30 Rebuilding relationships after divorce

41:00 Closing.  Thank you Marie Sarantakis, Family Law Attorney.   

Website: Sarantakislaw.com  Book Title: "How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win"

Email: marie@sarantakislaw.com

 

 

]]> How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win with Marie Sarantakis, Family Law Attorney Marie Sarantakis, Colleen Honquest 00:42:06 This episode is an interview with Marie Sarantakis, Family Law Attorney and Author, who wrote a book called, "How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win". We talk to Marie about how clients need an attorney who can understand the challenges and strategies needed when their client is divorcing someone with a narcissistic personality disorder. Marie's law firm is Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. The website is sarantakislaw.com. Email:marie@sarantakislaw.com This episode is an interview with Marie Sarantakis, Family Law Attorney and Author, who wrote a book called, "How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win". We talk to Marie about how clients need an attorney who can understand the challenges and strategies needed when their client is divorcing someone with a narcissistic personality disorder. Marie's law firm is Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. The website is sarantakislaw.com. Email:marie@sarantakislaw.com family court, family lawyer, divorce, divorcecoach, divorce support, narcissist true full 18 0af72ca7-9534-4716-8999-d483f182847b Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Divorcing Individuals with Dana Rose Garfin Regular price for MBSR program is $595. Sign up within 30 days and the price is $495! Limited capacity of 20 students.  Sign up now!  Go to: www.danarosegarfin.com and click on “Events”  

Free Consult with Dana.  Sign up on danarosegarfin.com.

Free 30 Minute Consult for Divorce Coaching for Working Professionals who are going through divorce:  Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ColleenHonquest@divorcemd.com/bookings/

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Dana Rose Garfin, Colleen Honquest) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-for-divorcing-individuals-with-dana-rose-garfin-xjEpMiAR Regular price for MBSR program is $595. Sign up within 30 days and the price is $495! Limited capacity of 20 students.  Sign up now!  Go to: www.danarosegarfin.com and click on “Events”  

Free Consult with Dana.  Sign up on danarosegarfin.com.

Free 30 Minute Consult for Divorce Coaching for Working Professionals who are going through divorce:  Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ColleenHonquest@divorcemd.com/bookings/

]]> Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Divorcing Individuals with Dana Rose Garfin Dana Rose Garfin, Colleen Honquest 00:19:03 Listen to this DivorceMD podcast with host Colleen Honquest, CDC and Divorce Mediator, and Dana Rose Garfin, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine. Dana will talk about Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and the 8-week online course offering that she has developed to help individuals who are going through a divorce. Dana will explain how MBSR has been proven to help lower stress levels, increase focus and productivity, and give a sense of calm and peace to participants. MBSR can allow an individual to increase their capacity to deal with life's stressors in a more skillful manner. Spend just 2 hours a week with Dana in this unique course and get some relief. Divorce is hard. Give yourself the gift of peace. Click on “Events” on: www.danarosegarfin.com Regular price for MBSR program is $595. Sign up within 30 days and the price is $495. Limited capacity of 20 students. Sign up now! www.danarosegarfin.com and click on “Events” Listen to this DivorceMD podcast with host Colleen Honquest, CDC and Divorce Mediator, and Dana Rose Garfin, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine. Dana will talk about Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and the 8-week online course offering that she has developed to help individuals who are going through a divorce. Dana will explain how MBSR has been proven to help lower stress levels, increase focus and productivity, and give a sense of calm and peace to participants. MBSR can allow an individual to increase their capacity to deal with life's stressors in a more skillful manner. Spend just 2 hours a week with Dana in this unique course and get some relief. Divorce is hard. Give yourself the gift of peace. Click on “Events” on: www.danarosegarfin.com Regular price for MBSR program is $595. Sign up within 30 days and the price is $495. Limited capacity of 20 students. Sign up now! www.danarosegarfin.com and click on “Events” cdc, divorcesupport, nadp, divorce, danarosegarfin, mbsr, nationalassociationofdivorceprofessionals, professionalwomen, certifieddivorcecoach, mindfulnessbasedstressreduction false full 17 a3ab4654-b707-4763-929d-e1121cebf0d3 Are You a Working Mom Who Is Going Through a Divorce? Working Moms listen up.  In this episode, Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator of DivorceMD, LLC and Kay Johnson, ADA Advocate, discuss how working Moms can benefit from some simple organizational strategies during divorce.  Working Moms are juggling their work schedule and, usually, most of the child care duties at home.  In order to be fully informed and prepared during your divorce, you need guidance and simple organizational tools to lower stress levels and keep everything in order.  You want to be able to base your decisions on facts and knowledge rather than fear.  Getting organized by working with a divorce coach can save you thousands of dollars spent working with a lawyer.  Divorce Coaches can give you strategies to be better able to advocate for yourself with your lawyer and help you stay focused on your career and your family.  Divorce is consuming and you don't want your career to suffer and to not be present for your children.

]]> Tue, 4 May 2021 16:29:34 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Kay Johnson) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-a-working-mom-who-is-going-through-a-divorce-H0wNsZfC Working Moms listen up.  In this episode, Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator of DivorceMD, LLC and Kay Johnson, ADA Advocate, discuss how working Moms can benefit from some simple organizational strategies during divorce.  Working Moms are juggling their work schedule and, usually, most of the child care duties at home.  In order to be fully informed and prepared during your divorce, you need guidance and simple organizational tools to lower stress levels and keep everything in order.  You want to be able to base your decisions on facts and knowledge rather than fear.  Getting organized by working with a divorce coach can save you thousands of dollars spent working with a lawyer.  Divorce Coaches can give you strategies to be better able to advocate for yourself with your lawyer and help you stay focused on your career and your family.  Divorce is consuming and you don't want your career to suffer and to not be present for your children.

]]> Are You a Working Mom Who Is Going Through a Divorce? Kay Johnson 00:09:45 In this episode, we discuss why it is important to get organized for divorce. If you are a working Mom with a busy schedule, it is critical! In this episode, we discuss why it is important to get organized for divorce. If you are a working Mom with a busy schedule, it is critical! divorcesupport, working mom, divorce coach, divorce false full 15 84751c55-d8cf-4614-8889-f0e16bed7961 Why Work With a Therapist While Going Through Divorce? with Kristen Breese, LCPC Kristen Breese, LCPC, of Counseling Works discusses the benefits of working with a therapist during your divorce.  Kristen discusses how to find a therapist who can address your needs in your specific situation and also how it is important to build your support team to better position yourself to make good decisions and implement strategies to augment your coping skills.   Kristen discusses how trauma and stress affect your brain and how your therapist can help you  to gain a sense of empowerment so that you are less stressed and able to be present and better in control of your daily life.  To schedule an in-person appointment with one of Counseling Work's many therapists, call 630-281-2496 or to schedule online go to: https://www.counselingworks.com/ 

]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Colleen Honquest, Kristen Breese) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/why-work-with-a-therapist-while-going-through-divorce-with-kristen-breese-lcpc-n8MPcMLO Kristen Breese, LCPC, of Counseling Works discusses the benefits of working with a therapist during your divorce.  Kristen discusses how to find a therapist who can address your needs in your specific situation and also how it is important to build your support team to better position yourself to make good decisions and implement strategies to augment your coping skills.   Kristen discusses how trauma and stress affect your brain and how your therapist can help you  to gain a sense of empowerment so that you are less stressed and able to be present and better in control of your daily life.  To schedule an in-person appointment with one of Counseling Work's many therapists, call 630-281-2496 or to schedule online go to: https://www.counselingworks.com/ 

]]> Why Work With a Therapist While Going Through Divorce? with Kristen Breese, LCPC Colleen Honquest, Kristen Breese 00:37:57 Divorce can be overwhelming and can distract you from your family and your career for months and even years. Working with a therapist can help you to identify strategies to cope, give you tools to establish much needed personal boundaries, and, most importantly, reduce your stress levels overall. Listen to this podcast with Licensed Counselor, Kristen Breese from Counseling Works which offers both online and in-person therapy options. Divorce can be overwhelming and can distract you from your family and your career for months and even years. Working with a therapist can help you to identify strategies to cope, give you tools to establish much needed personal boundaries, and, most importantly, reduce your stress levels overall. Listen to this podcast with Licensed Counselor, Kristen Breese from Counseling Works which offers both online and in-person therapy options. therapist, high conflict divorce, divorce, therapy false full 14 58b13bb6-6641-4685-b60f-daace3563f07 Finding Money for College for Families Post-Divorce with Vicki Vollweiler, College Financial Aid Specialist. Vicki Vollweiler is the Founder of College Financial Prep. With her MBA and divorce coach training, she helps families maximize savings on the cost of college. Services offered include:
* Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Searches
* Financial Aid Form Preparation (FAFSA, CSS Profile, state forms)
* Appeals
* Student Loan guidance
* Extenuating circumstances such as divorce and job loss

Listen to our DivorceMD Podcast as Vicki tells us how she helps families, especially those who are post-divorce, save thousands of dollars, and find much needed ways to get financial aid and also merit-based scholarships for their children.  Vicki helps families to reduce stress and to navigate the college financing process.  Join me, Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator, as Vicki shares her expertise in the college financial process.

]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2020 17:00:00 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Colleen Honquest, Vicki Vollweiler) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-money-for-college-after-divorce-with-vicki-vollweiler-college-financial-aid-specialist-yEeIBytA Vicki Vollweiler is the Founder of College Financial Prep. With her MBA and divorce coach training, she helps families maximize savings on the cost of college. Services offered include:
* Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Searches
* Financial Aid Form Preparation (FAFSA, CSS Profile, state forms)
* Appeals
* Student Loan guidance
* Extenuating circumstances such as divorce and job loss

Listen to our DivorceMD Podcast as Vicki tells us how she helps families, especially those who are post-divorce, save thousands of dollars, and find much needed ways to get financial aid and also merit-based scholarships for their children.  Vicki helps families to reduce stress and to navigate the college financing process.  Join me, Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator, as Vicki shares her expertise in the college financial process.

]]> Finding Money for College for Families Post-Divorce with Vicki Vollweiler, College Financial Aid Specialist. Colleen Honquest, Vicki Vollweiler 00:18:26 Funding college for your kids can seem overwhelming after a divorce. Listen to Vicki Vollweiler, College Financial Aid Specialist, as she tells how she helps families with the college financial and merit aid application process. Funding college for your kids can seem overwhelming after a divorce. Listen to Vicki Vollweiler, College Financial Aid Specialist, as she tells how she helps families with the college financial and merit aid application process. divorce, divorce support, college financial aid, money false full 13 0fa644b2-4ea3-4cc3-8609-7ab11ee451e9 High Conflict Divorce: Powerful Strategies to Decrease the Chaos and Confusion with Olivia Long, JD,from O.Long Law, LLC. Olivia Long, Family Law Attorney from O. Long Law, LLC.

Schedule a consultation  with Olivia Long, JD, here.

Schedule a Free Consult with Colleen Honquest, CDC and Divorce Mediator: Click Here.

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:00:16 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Olivia Long, Colleen Honquest, Deb Mora Evans) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/high-conflict-divorce-how-to-decrease-the-chaos-and-confusion-with-olivia-long-jd-olong-law-llc-Fe0k3cM5 Olivia Long, Family Law Attorney from O. Long Law, LLC.

Schedule a consultation  with Olivia Long, JD, here.

Schedule a Free Consult with Colleen Honquest, CDC and Divorce Mediator: Click Here.

]]> High Conflict Divorce: Powerful Strategies to Decrease the Chaos and Confusion with Olivia Long, JD,from O.Long Law, LLC. Olivia Long, Colleen Honquest, Deb Mora Evans 00:41:20 High conflict divorce can be stressful and chaotic. Listen to Olivia Long, Family Law Attorney, as she gives powerful strategies and tips for clients to utilize to use both before and during a high conflict divorce. Everything from how to find the right attorney to how to help clients have a more positive outcome in their divorce, in spite of having a spouse with a high conflict personality. High conflict divorce can be stressful and chaotic. Listen to Olivia Long, Family Law Attorney, as she gives powerful strategies and tips for clients to utilize to use both before and during a high conflict divorce. Everything from how to find the right attorney to how to help clients have a more positive outcome in their divorce, in spite of having a spouse with a high conflict personality. high conflict divorce, divorce coach, divorce, divorce support, family law, narcissist, divorce court false full 12 aa1dbbfb-e6e4-40ac-81f2-627dfd2e3620 Writing a Parenting Agreement in a High Conflict Divorce with Stacy Freeman, JD. Join Colleen Honquest and Debbie Evans from DivorceMD as we speak to Stacy Freeman, Family Attorney, about how to write a solid parenting agreement when divorcing a Narcissist or Borderline (high conflict) personality.  Stacy tells us what must be included in a parenting agreement to insure less conflict and more compliance by both parties.  Stacy notes that if there is a clear parenting agreement with very specific clauses for all of the major areas -visitation time, medical, mental health, and vacation/holiday time, then there will be less chance for conflict and  the need for trip(s) back to family court.  Learn how to have more peace and less stress while co-parenting and more quality time for you and your children.

Stacy Freeman email: stacy@bfolaw.com    website:https://bfolaw.com/

Colleen Honquest, divorce mediator and CDC: Free consult: colleen@divorcemd.com

DivorceMD website: https://divorcemd.com/

]]> Thu, 6 Aug 2020 17:00:12 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Stacy Freeman) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/writing-a-parenting-agreement-in-a-high-conflict-divorce-with-stacy-freeman-jd-mW2f6LSx Join Colleen Honquest and Debbie Evans from DivorceMD as we speak to Stacy Freeman, Family Attorney, about how to write a solid parenting agreement when divorcing a Narcissist or Borderline (high conflict) personality.  Stacy tells us what must be included in a parenting agreement to insure less conflict and more compliance by both parties.  Stacy notes that if there is a clear parenting agreement with very specific clauses for all of the major areas -visitation time, medical, mental health, and vacation/holiday time, then there will be less chance for conflict and  the need for trip(s) back to family court.  Learn how to have more peace and less stress while co-parenting and more quality time for you and your children.

Stacy Freeman email: stacy@bfolaw.com    website:https://bfolaw.com/

Colleen Honquest, divorce mediator and CDC: Free consult: colleen@divorcemd.com

DivorceMD website: https://divorcemd.com/

]]> Writing a Parenting Agreement in a High Conflict Divorce with Stacy Freeman, JD. Stacy Freeman 00:40:34 Stacy Freeman, Family Attorney, discusses the importance of having a clear parenting agreement, especially when divorcing a Narcissist or high conflict personality. Dealing with a Narcissist or Borderline personality is hard enough, Stacy helps explain how to avoid years of turmoil and costly court battles. Stacy Freeman, Family Attorney, discusses the importance of having a clear parenting agreement, especially when divorcing a Narcissist or high conflict personality. Dealing with a Narcissist or Borderline personality is hard enough, Stacy helps explain how to avoid years of turmoil and costly court battles. divorcesupport, family court, high conflict divorce, divorce, parenting agreement, family law, narcissist false full 11 276ed9a3-3b4d-41e2-a0e3-265b29788db0 Hidden Money in Divorce with Laura Baldwin, JD, and Peggy Tracy, MBA, CFP, CDFA What are the financial red flags that you need to look for when you are going into a divorce?  Who is qualified to help you find hidden money and assets that are not being disclosed?  Colleen Honquest, CDC and Divorce Mediator of DivorceMD, LLC talks to Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney, and Peggy Tracy, MBA, CFP, CDFA, and CFE, about hidden money in divorce and how you can utilize professionals to help you find hidden money and assets that may have been dissipated by your spouse.  Both Laura and Peggy have extensive experience in the Family Law arena and they share with us some of their knowledge that they have gained from their clients over the years.

Laura Baldwin's email: laura@stglaw.com   

Peggy Tracy's email: prioplan@aol.com

Colleen Honquest-Free 30 minute consult: colleen@divorcemd.com

 

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:00:22 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Laura Baldwin, Peggy Tracy) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/hidden-money-in-divorce-with-laura-baldwin-jd-and-peggy-tracy-mba-cfp-cdfa-R02vBFY3 What are the financial red flags that you need to look for when you are going into a divorce?  Who is qualified to help you find hidden money and assets that are not being disclosed?  Colleen Honquest, CDC and Divorce Mediator of DivorceMD, LLC talks to Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney, and Peggy Tracy, MBA, CFP, CDFA, and CFE, about hidden money in divorce and how you can utilize professionals to help you find hidden money and assets that may have been dissipated by your spouse.  Both Laura and Peggy have extensive experience in the Family Law arena and they share with us some of their knowledge that they have gained from their clients over the years.

Laura Baldwin's email: laura@stglaw.com   

Peggy Tracy's email: prioplan@aol.com

Colleen Honquest-Free 30 minute consult: colleen@divorcemd.com

 

]]> Hidden Money in Divorce with Laura Baldwin, JD, and Peggy Tracy, MBA, CFP, CDFA Laura Baldwin, Peggy Tracy 00:20:25 Join us as we speak to Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney, and Peggy Tracy, MBA, CFP, CDFA, and CFE, about hidden money in divorce and how you can utilize professionals to help you find assets that are not being disclosed or may have been dissipated by your spouse. Join us as we speak to Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney, and Peggy Tracy, MBA, CFP, CDFA, and CFE, about hidden money in divorce and how you can utilize professionals to help you find assets that are not being disclosed or may have been dissipated by your spouse. divorcesupport, divorce, familylaw, divorcecourt false full 10 0c9ae0f1-ed32-4b40-ae96-387b094d4794 I'm Getting a Divorce. What Do I Need to Do to Get My Financials in Order? Colleen Honquest of DivorceMD, LLC interviews Brian Durkin, Wealth Manager at Integrated Wealth Planners, LLC to find out what the first five steps that one must do to get ready for divorce.  Brian talks about the home budget, name changes needed on certain accounts, gathering financial statements, opening separate bank accounts, and why you should be cautious when using money from retirement accounts during your divorce.  Brian has a holistic approach to wealth management and brings patience, non-judgment, and understanding during a stressful time for divorcing individuals.  All of Brian's first consultations are complimentary.

Brian Durkin email: brian@integratedwealthplanners.com

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-durkin-43036632/

Phone for Brian: 217-649-7038

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:00:03 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (DivorceMD) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/im-getting-a-divorce-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-my-financials-in-order-9ke6eq2K Colleen Honquest of DivorceMD, LLC interviews Brian Durkin, Wealth Manager at Integrated Wealth Planners, LLC to find out what the first five steps that one must do to get ready for divorce.  Brian talks about the home budget, name changes needed on certain accounts, gathering financial statements, opening separate bank accounts, and why you should be cautious when using money from retirement accounts during your divorce.  Brian has a holistic approach to wealth management and brings patience, non-judgment, and understanding during a stressful time for divorcing individuals.  All of Brian's first consultations are complimentary.

Brian Durkin email: brian@integratedwealthplanners.com

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-durkin-43036632/

Phone for Brian: 217-649-7038

]]> I'm Getting a Divorce. What Do I Need to Do to Get My Financials in Order? DivorceMD 00:15:36 Brian Durkin, Wealth Manager at Integrated Wealth Planners, speaks to us about what are the first five steps to get your financials in order for divorce. Brian Durkin, Wealth Manager at Integrated Wealth Planners, speaks to us about what are the first five steps to get your financials in order for divorce. divorcesupport, financial management, divorce false full 9 18e20bbc-5f26-4a92-87ee-6d41768465e2 Fixed Fee Divorce with Katie VanDeusen, Family Lawyer  

https://www.sterlinglawyers.com/illinois/attorneys/katie-vandeusen/

kvandeusen@sterlinglawyers.com

(312)405-5777 Business Cell

Member of the Illinois State Bar

Member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2020 14:10:58 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Katie VanDeusen, Colleen Honquest) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/fixed-fee-divorce-with-katie-vandeusen-family-lawyer-867SxtYc  

https://www.sterlinglawyers.com/illinois/attorneys/katie-vandeusen/

kvandeusen@sterlinglawyers.com

(312)405-5777 Business Cell

Member of the Illinois State Bar

Member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

]]> Fixed Fee Divorce with Katie VanDeusen, Family Lawyer Katie VanDeusen, Colleen Honquest 00:18:02 What is Fixed Fee Divorce? Katie VanDeusen, Family Lawyer, talks about Fixed Fee Divorce as another option for divorcing individuals. Katie explains how, with this model, she assesses a fixed fee for each stage of her client's case. Clients are given goals to help them achieve resolution. The fixed fee model takes away incentives for increased billing hours by the lawyer. Clients are not charged for every interaction with their attorney. Katie knows divorce isn't easy. Where many shut themselves off to their client's emotional state, Katie chooses to fully engage and help her clients set clear goals and to be fully informed throughout the process. In this podcast, Katie tells about her work at Sterling Law Offices and how they started the fixed fee model of divorce in Wisconsin. Katie is also trained as a Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator. She earned her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, graduating cum laude in 2011. What is Fixed Fee Divorce? Katie VanDeusen, Family Lawyer, talks about Fixed Fee Divorce as another option for divorcing individuals. Katie explains how, with this model, she assesses a fixed fee for each stage of her client's case. Clients are given goals to help them achieve resolution. The fixed fee model takes away incentives for increased billing hours by the lawyer. Clients are not charged for every interaction with their attorney. Katie knows divorce isn't easy. Where many shut themselves off to their client's emotional state, Katie chooses to fully engage and help her clients set clear goals and to be fully informed throughout the process. In this podcast, Katie tells about her work at Sterling Law Offices and how they started the fixed fee model of divorce in Wisconsin. Katie is also trained as a Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator. She earned her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, graduating cum laude in 2011. collaborative, divorcesupport, fixedfee, divorce, familylaw false full 5 778facac-5021-46ca-b158-f70891d6fb68 Financial Discovery in Divorce: Divorcing an Entrepreneur and just plain sneaky people with Jeffrey Brend, CPA, JD, CBE,CFE  Jeff's website is www.levinbrend.com and you can contact Jeff at 

j.brend@levinbrend.com

Phone for new clients: 312-726-4440

Free 30 minute consult with Colleen Honquest, Divorce Mediator and Certified Divorce Coach :colleen@divorcemd.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/divorcemd

]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Jeff Brend JD CPA, Colleen Honquest) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/financial-discovery-in-divorce-divorcing-an-entrepreneur-and-just-plain-sneaky-people-with-jeffrey-brend-cpa-jd-cbe-cfe-BXsR18k8  Jeff's website is www.levinbrend.com and you can contact Jeff at 

j.brend@levinbrend.com

Phone for new clients: 312-726-4440

Free 30 minute consult with Colleen Honquest, Divorce Mediator and Certified Divorce Coach :colleen@divorcemd.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/divorcemd

]]> Financial Discovery in Divorce: Divorcing an Entrepreneur and just plain sneaky people with Jeffrey Brend, CPA, JD, CBE,CFE Jeff Brend JD CPA, Colleen Honquest 00:30:41 Are you divorcing an entrepreneur? Jeff Brend, Attorney and CPA, discusses how some business owners try to hide money during a divorce. The techniques may surprise you. People going through divorce are not their best selves. Jeff says, "Don't expect rational thoughts from irrational people." Jeff also talks about the "Fraud Triangle" that people get caught up in while trying to hide money.  The triangle is formed when individuals act on opportunity, motive, and rationalization.  Jeff's hilarious stories will keep you amazed at what people will do to hide money.  Listen to this podcast and find out "rules" that fraudsters follow. Jeff Brend, Attorney, CPA, Certified Business Examiner, and Certified Fraud Examiner, and is an immediate past president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Illinois Chapter, who shares his pearls of wisdom gleaned after many years working with individuals and court professionals in divorce. Jeff practices law in the following areas: Family Law, Taxation, Business Litigation, Business Valuation, and Forensic Accounting.  Jeff is also an AAML Certified Family Law Arbitrator.  As a speaker on financial issues affecting divorce, child custody, and other issues related to domestic relations, Jeff is known throughout Illinois and nationally. Are you divorcing an entrepreneur? Jeff Brend, Attorney and CPA, discusses how some business owners try to hide money during a divorce. The techniques may surprise you. People going through divorce are not their best selves. Jeff says, "Don't expect rational thoughts from irrational people." Jeff also talks about the "Fraud Triangle" that people get caught up in while trying to hide money.  The triangle is formed when individuals act on opportunity, motive, and rationalization.  Jeff's hilarious stories will keep you amazed at what people will do to hide money.  Listen to this podcast and find out "rules" that fraudsters follow. Jeff Brend, Attorney, CPA, Certified Business Examiner, and Certified Fraud Examiner, and is an immediate past president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Illinois Chapter, who shares his pearls of wisdom gleaned after many years working with individuals and court professionals in divorce. Jeff practices law in the following areas: Family Law, Taxation, Business Litigation, Business Valuation, and Forensic Accounting.  Jeff is also an AAML Certified Family Law Arbitrator.  As a speaker on financial issues affecting divorce, child custody, and other issues related to domestic relations, Jeff is known throughout Illinois and nationally. divorcesupport, divorce, forensicaccountant, money false full 6 b27390d9-2f68-48e0-96ce-a1ef764c1463 Mediation in Divorce: Do I Need an Attorney? Colleen Honquest, Prinicipal at DivorceMD, Divorce Mediator and Certified Divorce Coach, and Debbie Mora Evans, Divorce Mediator, speak with Jenet Pequeño, Family Attorney, about mediation and the role of an attorney in divorce mediation. Jenet explains the many benefits of divorce mediation vs litigation in court and also about when to consult with an attorney in your mediation process.

Attorney Jenét G. Pequeño is the principal attorney of his own firm which he founded in 2016. He values and understands what his clients are experiencing in their family transitions as he has focused on family law since 2004.  Jenét learned the essence of hard work and dedication from his own mother who was a single mom who raised him and his three siblings. Jenét enjoys educating, guiding, and advocating for his clients  as a lawyer and as a trained divorce mediator.

www.jpgfamilylaw.com  

Call for a free consult with Jenet: 847-616-0980  and email: jenet@jpgfamilylaw.com

For a Free Consult with Colleen : colleen@divorcemd.com

 

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2020 16:00:05 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Deb Evans, Colleen Honquest) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/mediation-in-divorce-do-i-need-an-attorney-buMm4ef8 Colleen Honquest, Prinicipal at DivorceMD, Divorce Mediator and Certified Divorce Coach, and Debbie Mora Evans, Divorce Mediator, speak with Jenet Pequeño, Family Attorney, about mediation and the role of an attorney in divorce mediation. Jenet explains the many benefits of divorce mediation vs litigation in court and also about when to consult with an attorney in your mediation process.

Attorney Jenét G. Pequeño is the principal attorney of his own firm which he founded in 2016. He values and understands what his clients are experiencing in their family transitions as he has focused on family law since 2004.  Jenét learned the essence of hard work and dedication from his own mother who was a single mom who raised him and his three siblings. Jenét enjoys educating, guiding, and advocating for his clients  as a lawyer and as a trained divorce mediator.

www.jpgfamilylaw.com  

Call for a free consult with Jenet: 847-616-0980  and email: jenet@jpgfamilylaw.com

For a Free Consult with Colleen : colleen@divorcemd.com

 

]]> Mediation in Divorce: Do I Need an Attorney? Deb Evans, Colleen Honquest 00:30:31 Do you want to use mediation in your divorce? How do I find a trained divorce mediator? If your mediator is not an attorney, do you need to hire an attorney, at any point? Listen to this podcast with our guest, Jenet Pequeno, Family Lawyer, and Mediator, to find out how mediation works and how you can have your best outcome for your divorce. Do you want to use mediation in your divorce? How do I find a trained divorce mediator? If your mediator is not an attorney, do you need to hire an attorney, at any point? Listen to this podcast with our guest, Jenet Pequeno, Family Lawyer, and Mediator, to find out how mediation works and how you can have your best outcome for your divorce. divorcesupport, divorce, familylaw, mediation, narcissist false full 3 930926ca-f2be-467a-be1b-59a539a30f36 Divorcing an Entrepreneur-Jeffrey Brend, JD, CPA Part 2 j.brend@levinbrend.com

www.levinbrend.com

Phone for new clients : 312-726-4440

For a Free Consult with Colleen Honquest: email colleen@divorcemd.com

]]> Sat, 30 May 2020 17:02:50 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Jeff Brend JD CPA, Colleen Honquest) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/divorcing-an-entrepreneur-jeffrey-brend-jd-cpa-part-2-xB69VWpV j.brend@levinbrend.com

www.levinbrend.com

Phone for new clients : 312-726-4440

For a Free Consult with Colleen Honquest: email colleen@divorcemd.com

]]> Divorcing an Entrepreneur-Jeffrey Brend, JD, CPA Part 2 Jeff Brend JD CPA, Colleen Honquest 00:35:31 Are you divorcing an entrepreneur? Lifestyle should reflect claimed income. If your spouse owns a cash business, how can you figure out where the money is? There are always common elements in business valuations. Jeff Brend, Attorney, CPA, Certified Business Examiner, and Certified Fraud Examiner, and is an immediate past president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Illinois Chapter, who shares his pearls of wisdom gleaned after many years working with individuals and court professionals in divorce. Jeff's hilarious stories are full of insight as to how he determines the value of businesses from pizza shops, a car wash, and a florist. Jeff practices law in the following areas: Family Law, Taxation, Business Litigation, Business Valuation, and Forensic Accounting.  Jeff is also an AAML Certified Family Law Arbitrator. Are you divorcing an entrepreneur? Lifestyle should reflect claimed income. If your spouse owns a cash business, how can you figure out where the money is? There are always common elements in business valuations. Jeff Brend, Attorney, CPA, Certified Business Examiner, and Certified Fraud Examiner, and is an immediate past president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Illinois Chapter, who shares his pearls of wisdom gleaned after many years working with individuals and court professionals in divorce. Jeff's hilarious stories are full of insight as to how he determines the value of businesses from pizza shops, a car wash, and a florist. Jeff practices law in the following areas: Family Law, Taxation, Business Litigation, Business Valuation, and Forensic Accounting.  Jeff is also an AAML Certified Family Law Arbitrator. divorcesupport, divorce, familylaw, entrepreneur false full 7 95f6a5eb-7f9b-480c-aecf-81023249e51c Divorcing an Entrepreneur-"The Perfect Fraudster" with Jeff Brend, JD, CPA j.brend@levinbrend.com

]]> Sat, 30 May 2020 16:52:06 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Jeff Brend JD CPA) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/divorcing-an-entrepreneur-the-perfect-fraudster-with-jeff-brend-jd-cpa-P_xcpOM4 j.brend@levinbrend.com

]]> Divorcing an Entrepreneur-"The Perfect Fraudster" with Jeff Brend, JD, CPA Jeff Brend JD CPA 00:29:04 Are you divorcing an entrepreneur? Jeff Brend, JD, CPA talks about the "Perfect Fraudster" and how to use forensic accounting to have a more positive outcome in your case. Jeff describes how to present the information in court to help win your case. Jeff talks about a mortgage broker who was hiding money and how he helped his client find the money in that case. Jeff also explains how he helped a client win a custody case by looking closely at credit cards and following the numbers. Are you divorcing an entrepreneur? Jeff Brend, JD, CPA talks about the "Perfect Fraudster" and how to use forensic accounting to have a more positive outcome in your case. Jeff describes how to present the information in court to help win your case. Jeff talks about a mortgage broker who was hiding money and how he helped his client find the money in that case. Jeff also explains how he helped a client win a custody case by looking closely at credit cards and following the numbers. divorcesupport, forensicaccounting, divorce, familylaw, entrepreneur false full 8 5975adf9-d457-4d89-b7ea-169a40226454 Are There Different Ways to Go Through Divorce? Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney Laura Baldwin, Family Lawyer 

www.stglawfirm.com

Phone-630-934-1374

Free Consult with Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator  info@divorcemd.com

Colleen's cell:630-606-3372

 

]]> Sat, 30 May 2020 16:47:51 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (DivorceMD) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/laura-baldwin-GzCW3ZJa Laura Baldwin, Family Lawyer 

www.stglawfirm.com

Phone-630-934-1374

Free Consult with Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator  info@divorcemd.com

Colleen's cell:630-606-3372

 

]]> Are There Different Ways to Go Through Divorce? Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney DivorceMD 00:30:24 Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney, talks about the different types of divorce including litigation, mediation and collaborative divorce. Laura defines advantages and disadvantages of each type. She explains how the different types of divorce differ in costs and in their processes. Laura is a partner in the law firm Sullivan Taylor, Gumina and Palmer, PC, in Naperville, Illinois. Laura is an experienced litigator, collaborative lawyer and trained mediator, who has been involved in contested cases and trials, and has resolved many cases both collaboratively and cooperatively in order to settle matters cost-effectively. Laura Baldwin, Family Law Attorney, talks about the different types of divorce including litigation, mediation and collaborative divorce. Laura defines advantages and disadvantages of each type. She explains how the different types of divorce differ in costs and in their processes. Laura is a partner in the law firm Sullivan Taylor, Gumina and Palmer, PC, in Naperville, Illinois. Laura is an experienced litigator, collaborative lawyer and trained mediator, who has been involved in contested cases and trials, and has resolved many cases both collaboratively and cooperatively in order to settle matters cost-effectively. false full 4 c11aa2e7-8d97-45f6-af8a-a70c7eeadde3 Boundaries in Divorce and Separation: Preserving Your Energy and Sanity Are you going through a divorce or separation and dealing with a Narcissistic or Borderline Personality?  As our guest, Lisa Pisha, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist says, "If your spouse was difficult or abusive in the marriage, don't expect things to get easier in your divorce."  We discuss how important boundaries are when you are divorcing a difficult or abusive personality.  Denise Erlich, Family Lawyer, and Lisa Pisha, LMFT, give us specific tips and techniques to shut down the noise and chaos that can lead to confusion and bad outcomes in divorce.  We address strategies to maintain your mental health so that you can make decisions based on fact and not on fear. Denise and Lisa have a combined experience of over 35 years in dealing with clients who are victims of harassment and abuse.  Their knowlege is shared with us on today's podcast.  Your hosts are Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator and Deborah Mora Evans, Divorce Mediator both of DivorceMD.  For a free 30 minute consult contact Colleen.

denise@erlichlegal.com

www.erlichlegal.com

Erlich Law, LLC.

lisapisha@aimtogrow.com

@bylisapisha

@growrelationshiptherapy

colleen@divorcemd.com

DivorceMD new website coming soon!

 

]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 17:00:07 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Denise Erlich, Lisa Pisha) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/boundaries-in-divorce-and-separation-preserving-your-energy-and-sanity-eZDIwyq_ Are you going through a divorce or separation and dealing with a Narcissistic or Borderline Personality?  As our guest, Lisa Pisha, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist says, "If your spouse was difficult or abusive in the marriage, don't expect things to get easier in your divorce."  We discuss how important boundaries are when you are divorcing a difficult or abusive personality.  Denise Erlich, Family Lawyer, and Lisa Pisha, LMFT, give us specific tips and techniques to shut down the noise and chaos that can lead to confusion and bad outcomes in divorce.  We address strategies to maintain your mental health so that you can make decisions based on fact and not on fear. Denise and Lisa have a combined experience of over 35 years in dealing with clients who are victims of harassment and abuse.  Their knowlege is shared with us on today's podcast.  Your hosts are Colleen Honquest, Certified Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator and Deborah Mora Evans, Divorce Mediator both of DivorceMD.  For a free 30 minute consult contact Colleen.

denise@erlichlegal.com

www.erlichlegal.com

Erlich Law, LLC.

lisapisha@aimtogrow.com

@bylisapisha

@growrelationshiptherapy

colleen@divorcemd.com

DivorceMD new website coming soon!

 

]]> Boundaries in Divorce and Separation: Preserving Your Energy and Sanity Denise Erlich, Lisa Pisha 00:29:13 Boundaries in Divorce and Separation: How to Lessen the Chaos and Confusion When Dealing with an ex with a Narcissistic or Borderline Personality. Boundaries in Divorce and Separation: How to Lessen the Chaos and Confusion When Dealing with an ex with a Narcissistic or Borderline Personality. divorcesupport, borderline personality, divorce, familylaw, narcissist false full 2 c281d658-e8fb-4c16-a758-169d33b4768b "Why I Founded DivorceMD" DivorceMD, Your Healthy Divorce Solution. colleen@divorcemd.com

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/divorcemd

Coming soon:  www.divorcemd.com  

]]> Wed, 6 May 2020 17:33:57 +0000 colleen@divorcemd.com (Colleen Honquest, Deb Evans) https://divorcemd.simplecast.com/episodes/why-i-founded-divorcemd-introduction-to-divorcemd-the-company-LHF9X_KZ colleen@divorcemd.com

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/divorcemd

Coming soon:  www.divorcemd.com  

]]> "Why I Founded DivorceMD" DivorceMD, Your Healthy Divorce Solution. Colleen Honquest, Deb Evans 00:16:02 DivorceMD Podcast - Episode 1: Hosted by Colleen Honquest, Divorce Mediator, Certified Divorce Coach and Principal of DivorceMD, and Debbie Mora Evans, Divorce Mediator Colleen and Debbie discuss why it's important to help couples focus on alternative ways to approach divorce and how to stay out of the Family Court System. They discuss what motivated Colleen to start DivorceMD, a new online divorce mediation and organization dashboard for clients that offers guidance and tools to amicably, equitably and cost-effectively navigate the divorce process. Colleen's personal story reinforces the value in exploring options beyond litigating your divorce in Family Court and how to efficiently finalize your divorce. DivorceMD, Your Healthy Divorce Solution. DivorceMD Podcast - Episode 1: Hosted by Colleen Honquest, Divorce Mediator, Certified Divorce Coach and Principal of DivorceMD, and Debbie Mora Evans, Divorce Mediator Colleen and Debbie discuss why it's important to help couples focus on alternative ways to approach divorce and how to stay out of the Family Court System. They discuss what motivated Colleen to start DivorceMD, a new online divorce mediation and organization dashboard for clients that offers guidance and tools to amicably, equitably and cost-effectively navigate the divorce process. Colleen's personal story reinforces the value in exploring options beyond litigating your divorce in Family Court and how to efficiently finalize your divorce. DivorceMD, Your Healthy Divorce Solution. online mediation, divorce, mediation false full 1