Aug. 3, 2022
I'm a soon-to-be divorced SAHM. Do I need to get another job? OR I am a SAHM. What impact may this have on my divorce? - 1:40 My ex won't pay child support. What are my legal options? - 6:07 Do child support payments always …
Aug. 3, 2022
Does it really matter who files for divorce first? - 1:40 I’m ready to file for divorce, but what do I need to know about our finances? - 5:48 I signed a prenup, but I want a divorce. Now what? - 11:58 What percentage of div…
Aug. 3, 2022
When will my divorce be finalized? 1:40 How can I get a fast divorce? - 17:31 What is the average cost of a divorce? - 18:43 How do I protect my right to privacy during a divorce? - 20:51 We moved to a new state, but I want …
Aug. 3, 2022
How do I find the best divorce lawyer? - 1:40 What are the best questions to ask a new divorce lawyer? - 4:57 What should I expect from my divorce lawyer? How often should I expect updates from my attorney? What's the best w…
Aug. 3, 2022
Am I legally allowed to date before my divorce is final? - 1:40 Can I give my new partner gifts before I'm legally divorced? - 4:53 What's the best way to communicate with my soon-to-be ex? 6:46 Can I move out of our home af…
Aug. 3, 2022
Are divorce proceedings different for LGBTQ+ marriages? - 2:01 My spouse gave birth to our child, but I never legally became the second parent. What custody rights do I have? - 2:14 My partner and I lived together before mar…
Aug. 3, 2022
Should I open a credit card in my name before filing for divorce? - 1:40 Why is my soon-to-be ex asking for so much in the divorce? - 2:50 Will my ex get to keep the engagement ring I bought? - 5:49 Will I have to split my f…
Aug. 3, 2022
What are the warning signs a marriage is over? - 1:40 I want a divorce. What now? - 6:59 Is it really better to stay together for the kids? - 15:04 What are the top divorce dos and don'ts? - 22:07 How can I protect my family…
Aug. 3, 2022
We're divorcing, but I don't know the best way to tell the kids. Help? - 1:40 We're separating, but need to tell our kids. What's the right thing to say? - 4:10 What's the best way to tell our kids about a separation? - 7:04…
Aug. 3, 2022
I had an affair. How does cheating affect a divorce case? - 1:40 Is it legal to use pictures and recordings I secretly took in our marital home? - 6:01 -- If you would like to listen to this podcast but do not want to have a…
Aug. 3, 2022
Will my kids be asked to testify in our divorce? - 1:40 What is a guardian ad litem? - 6:25 How should I interact with my child’s guardian ad litem? - 10:29 Is it legal to travel with a child during a divorce? - 14:36 Can my…
Aug. 3, 2022
What's a custody evaluation and is it right for my case? 1:40 Do moms always win custody? - 4:02 How does a parent’s mental illness affect child custody? - 7:10 I live in a different county than my ex. Will our kids have to …
Sept. 2, 2020
What does a happy blended family sound like? And how can family holidays and gatherings stay special when they no longer resemble the occasions of years past? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Kristen and Dawn bring on t…
Aug. 26, 2020
What is financial safety? And how can financial literacy serve as tools of empowerment when navigating divorce? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen discuss the psychological relationship often had with mon…
Aug. 19, 2020
How does systemic racism affect personal trauma, the health of a family, and the role of parenthood? And what does it take to be actively anti-racist? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Kristen and Dawn explore their own …
Aug. 12, 2020
How does intimate partner violence escalate over time? And what makes it difficult for a survivor to leave an abusive relationship? In this second episode of a series on Intimate Partner Violence, Dawn and Kristen share exam…
Aug. 5, 2020
What does intimate partner violence entail? What are some of the warning signs and patterns that indicate abuse? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen break down the red flags associated with intimate partne…
July 29, 2020
Is amicable co-parenting possible? How can two parents in family conflict get on the same page about their kids? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen dive into the best practices of holistic co-parenting, s…
July 22, 2020
What makes a good support system? And how can support systems create healing and progress during a time of family conflict? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen explore what to look for in support systems a…
July 15, 2020
What are the rules of disengagement? Are there dos and don’ts to breaking up? In this episode of Untying the Knots, Dawn and Kristen discuss the missteps of their own separations, the common mistakes they encounter in their …
July 8, 2020
Should parents stay together for the kids? Does child support still take place if both parents are co-parenting amicably? In this episode of Untying the Knots, hosts Dawn and Kristen answer questions like these and unpack so…
July 1, 2020
What is a normal, healthy family supposed to look like? And what happens when the white picket fence dream breaks apart? In this first episode of Untying the Knots, hosts Dawn and Kristen share their own experiences as both …
June 19, 2020
What does it take to holistically navigate family crisis? Is it possible to endure major family changes without the trauma? On the first season of Untying the Knots - launching July 1 - family law attorneys Dawn Smith and Kr…