Welcome to the Journey Beyond Divorce Blog

All Things Parenting: 6 Steps to Successfully Negotiate CoParenting Conflicts w/Rick and Diane Dierks blended family coparenting coparents divorce journey parenting after divorce Apr 06, 2023

After your divorce is finalized,  it is so important when stepping off the divorce battlefield, to put down your weapons, take off your coat of armor and begin the process of navigating your post divorce life.  When co parenting is a part of that life, it is so easy to slip back into old patt

...
Continue Reading...
Voices Of Celebration: How His Betrayal Led Me to Trust and Honor Myself divorcing a narcissist divorcing a  narcissist healing from infidelity high conflict divorce high conflict personality infidelity and divorce Mar 22, 2023

Trish reached out for coaching post divorce. She had already done so much work even prior to finding out about her spouse’s infidelity that became the beginning of the end of a 17 year marriage.  With three children ages 11-18, Trish faced a harsh wake up call.

She had been running on auto pilot, ...

Continue Reading...
Divorce Roadmap: Going Public About Your Divorce Who, When and What to Tell compromise post divorce divorce journey divorce roadmap emotional growth pre divorce Mar 22, 2023

Once you decide to divorce, the question of who to tell, when and how much can be overwhelming.

In the early stages of divorce we experience a powerful emotional sting. Coming to terms with the fact that divorce IS part of your reality often happens when you begin to tell others about it. When tel...

Continue Reading...
All Things Parenting: Mindfully Parent Your Kids Through and Beyond the Trauma of Divorce w/Randi Rubenstein all about parenting co-parenting mindful parenting parenting Mar 16, 2023

We often talk about a child centered divorce and while one or both parents may make every effort to do so, there is trauma for our children in the transition of divorce.  Today we are going to look at our kids’ ‘bad behavior’, what parents so often do under stress when frustrated with your kids a...

Continue Reading...
Divorce Roadmap: Living with Your STBX: The Secret to Surviving the Stress with Dr. Dan Thomason communication communication tool navigating divorce soon to be ex stbx Mar 12, 2023

Living with your soon-to-be-ex under the same roof while navigating divorce is incredibly challenging. Holding onto your peace may seem impossible. The most effective way of approaching this challenge is creating healthy boundaries and refining your communication and problem solving skills.

Dr. Da...

Continue Reading...
JBD Team Talks: I'm Anger: Don't Be Mad at Me with JBD Coach, KP Towers anger and divorce divorce journey emotions relationship tips team talks Mar 12, 2023

Today Karen and KP examine the emotion of Anger. We explore it's value, why so many of us are afraid of it and how it can both inform and guide us in ways that can bring value. Understanding the root of our relationship with anger informs our conflict oriented, conflict resistant or conflict neut...

Continue Reading...
All Things Parenting: The Secret to Effective Single Parenting During and Post Divorce with Allana Pratt all about parenting compromise post divorce coparenting divorce journey parenting parenting after divore single parenting Mar 07, 2023

This episode kicks off our All Things Parenting series discussing The Secret to Effective Single Parenting During and Post Divorce.  Today’s expert navigated a 12 year custody battle and wrote a powerful book for single mom’s entitled, When Momma’s Happy, Everyone’s Happy.

We’re about to explore e...

Continue Reading...
Divorce Roadmap: The Mediation Approach to Divorce high conflict mediation mediation mediation approach prepare for court Feb 28, 2023

Mediation is a non-adversarial approach to divorcing outside of the court system.  It is often considered a less expensive approach and is most definitely a less adversarial approach to divorce. Yet it isn't for everyone. If you have a high conflict marriage with a lack of ability to communicate,...

Continue Reading...
Divorce and the Family Business: How to Avoid Delays and Disputes: Appraising Your Homes and Commercial Properties commercial appraiser divorce and family business family and business real estate and divorce residential appraiser Feb 26, 2023

One of the complexities involved in Divorce with a Family Business is the real estate holdings beyond the family residence.  While many affluent families, in addition to their primary residence have vacation homes, when dealing with a family business, commercial real estate is often involved addi...

Continue Reading...
Divorce and The Family Business: How to Protect Your Family’s Future During and Post Divorce compromise post divorce estate planning family's future pre divorce trust and estate Feb 26, 2023

 

We wrap up our Divorce and The Family Held Business Series with a critically important piece that is often overlooked or attended to only at the end of the divorce.  In the chaos of negotiations and the emotional turmoil that accompanies divorce, there are critical conversations and decisions ...

Continue Reading...
JBD Team Talks: How to Get Unstuck around Leaving Your Unhealthy Marriage divorce journey get off the fence mend or end mending marriage Feb 22, 2023

A common place people feel stuck in indecision is whether to continue trying to mend their marriage or to end it.

In this podcast, Karen and Carrie talk about the limiting thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck in indecision, what it costs you to stay there indefinitely, and some ways to start...

Continue Reading...
Divorce Roadmap: The Collaborative Approach to Divorce collaborative divorce court divorce journey legal advice meditation Feb 21, 2023

Collaborative divorce is the newest ‘kid on the block’ when it comes to divorce.  It is a process in which you and your spouse commit to staying out of the court system and working in a spirit of creative problem solving, transparency and trust. 

Beth Dalena, Esq. shares what a Collaborative Div...

Continue Reading...