Using Divorce
Professionals

We welcome you to check out all of our member resources all about the ways you can use divorce professionals, and the various divorce professionals who are available to assist - from lawyers & mediators to financial professionals, and more. Everything is categorized below for easy searchability - whether you want to watch our video interviews or book club, check out great books, read through our downloadable e-books and blogs, or checkout our e-courses. Enjoy!

INTERVIEW SERIES
Watch interviews with industry professionals who help separating and divorcing families navigate the difficult waters of creating a two-home family.
HOLLY BRADY
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
HOW A FINANCIAL DIVORCE PROFESSIONAL CAN HELP
Holly joins us to discuss what a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst is, and how her role can help separating and divorcing families. She tell us about the specialized software that is available to analyze the sustainability of post-separation budgets and settlements. The cost benefit of using a service like Holly's will become clear during her explanation.
VICTORIA SMITH
Collaborative Lawyer & Family Mediator
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
APPROACHES TO ADVOCACY
Victoria Smith sits down with Stephanie to speak about advocacy. What does advocacy mean, and do all lawyers offer the same type of advocacy? The simple answer is no! Check out our interview to learn more about why your choice of lawyer is important, and why you would want to understand what advocacy means to them when making your choice. It can dramatically affect your journey and your outcome.
HARPREET CHRISTIE
Realtor
Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
USING A REALTOR IN DIVORCE
Harpreet brings to the forefront the variety of services of a realtor in the divorce context; it's more than just selling homes. She also tells us what sellers should expect when hiring a realtor, and the important qualities to look for when choosing the right one for your separating family.
GARY DIRENFELD
Registered Social Worker
Ontario, Canada
GETTING HELP WITH THE EMOTIONS
Gary Direnfeld is with us to talk about the importance of seeking professional assistance to help you through the emotions that so often comes to the forefront during a separation or divorce. What value can a therapist/counsellor provide? How can it actually reduce your legal fees? Gary is a supporter of negotiation processes that keep families out of the courtroom - find out his perspective. View the interview to find out more!
THABATTA MIZRAHI
Educational Consultant
South Florida, USA
SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S EDUCATION DURING DIVORCE
Thabatta discusses the importance of separating and divorcing parents working with their children’s teachers and administrators to support their children’s educational needs and to use them as allies. In her consulting role, Thabatta describes why it is key for two-home families to ensure that they have properly placed a magnifying glass to key areas that protect the children’s unique needs. She advocates for the use of Collaborative Divorce because of its unique ability to put the unique needs of each child at the forefront.
DIANA MARTINEZ
Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator
Southern California, USA
POWER IMBALANCE IN DIVORCE
Stephanie sits down with Diana Martinez to bring attention to “power imbalances” – what does this mean, and why is it important to identify whether these exist in a separation or divorce? These can be overcome in many situations – what should you watch out for?
ALEXA TURNER
Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator
Toronto, Canada
CONTROLLING THE COST OF DIVORCE
The most difficult question for your lawyer in that first meeting – “how much is this divorce going to cost”. Alexa breaks it down for her clients as to what they can expect, and gives our audience tips on how to take control over their legal fees.

In this video series, professionals come together to discuss books that can help families on their journey through separation or divorce. We highlight the book’s themes, benefits, and provide valuable commentary. Meet the authors in many of our videos.
TOO GOOD TO LEAVE, TOO BAD TO STAY
Mira Kirshenbaum
NEW WAYS FOR LIFE - YOUTH GUIDE
Susie Rayner

There are many books that discuss strategies to navigate separation or divorce. We have put together a comprehensive list of our book recommendations.
For more book recommedations please choose from the categories below.

Our blogs cover a variety of topics designed to create a positive foundation on which to base your separation or divorce. These are quick reads with actionable tips.
BLOG CATEGORIES
Part 4 – Holiday Parenting – For Blended Families
We’re getting close to the holidays now! This week we will be helping blended families plan for the upcoming Christmas
Part 3 – Holiday Parenting – For Long-Time Separated
This blog post is a continuation of our holiday series, and is intended for those families who have been separated
Part 2 – Holiday Parenting – For Newly Separated
There’s a lot to think about in planning your first holiday season such as Christmas with the children sharing their
Part 1 – Holiday Parenting – For Families Considering
I’ve put together my Top 3 tips for families who are still living under one roof but who are considering
Making Decisions About Education for Separated or Divorced Families
When parents separate, we are tasked with creating a parenting plan which describes in essence how parents will co-parent into
All About Grey Divorce
There’s lots of information out there for couples separating in their younger years, but what about those who are divorcing
Halloween with Divorced Parents
Another rendition of my Top Tips! Here’s my Top 3 Tips for managing Halloween for separated or divorced parents. Tip
The Importance of Divorce Wellness
We are always told that it’s important to focus on health and wellness, but in my view the more stress
Tips for a Successful “Back to School” After Separation
It’s all in the preparation. It will either be a successful back-to-school experience for the kiddos or it’ll be a
Managing and Thriving in Step-Family Relationships
It’s not easy to be separated in the first place. Add onto that creating and maintaining a step-family or blended-family
My Child is Getting a Divorce – How Do
As parents, we all want to be there to support our children in the best way we can, whether they’re
How Do We Resolve Our Pet Disputes during Separation
Have you thought about what would happen with your pets if you separate or divorce from your spouse? Who would
How to Create a Holiday Parenting Schedule After Separation
How do you plan for the holidays when you’re separated or divorced? You’ll likely already have a “regular” parenting schedule
How to Create a Parenting Schedule After Separation or
Creating a parenting schedule is one of the first things that happens on separation or divorce, because it’s what follows
What is the Cost of A Divorce?
When we describe the “cost of divorce”, there can be so many ways that cost comes into play. It’s not
Top 10 Tips for Helping Kids Thrive After Divorce
There are so many ways to help your children to thrive post-separation or divorce. The most important thing you can
Top 10 Tips for Helping Kids Thrive After Divorce
There are so many ways to help your children to thrive post-separation or divorce. The most important thing you can
Using Technology to Improve your Co-Parenting Relationship
My favourite topic! Technology! I thought I’d take an opportunity to write about how technology can be used to help
The Importance of an Initial Consultation
People often ask why they need to come in for an initial consultation. They just have a question that will
My Favourite Divorce Books
I love to feature great books I’ve found to help parents to learn how to effectively transition into co-parenting from
Effective Communication – A Must for Separated Parents
Communication generally is important, but in the context of separating & divorcing families it’s even more important. It serves as
My Fav Co-Parenting Apps!
Shout out to my very favourite co-parenting apps! Effective communication is key to successful co-parenting.There's an app for that!I consistently
I have heard about “mediation” for resolving family disputes
Similar to the collaborative process, mediation is a process which can also have tremendous positive effects on families going
Divorced Co-Parenting During COVID-19
Amid this COVID-19 world pandemic, separated and divorced parents are still coping with trying their best to co-parent. I would

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