The Divorce Resource Guy Podcast

In this episode, I talk with financial therapist, Erika Wasserman, about how financial therapy can be exactly what you need for your divorce. With a background in corporate leadership and a passion for guiding others, Erika brings warmth and expertise to every interaction. Whether through her engaging one on one sessions, dynamic speaking engagements, or innovative tools like "Let's Talk Finances" conversation cards, she is committed to helping individuals navigate their financial journey with confidence and clarity. As one of 70 Certified Financial therapist (CFT-1) in the country,Erika's friendly demeanor and practical wisdom make her a trusted resource for those seeking to transform their relationship with money. Join her on a journey of growth, empowerment, and financial freedom.

Welcome to episode 129! Today, I got to speak with attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Planner, Gabrielle Clemens, about why it's important to treat divorce like a business transaction. Check it out and if you like what you hear, please consider leaving a kind review on apple podcasts. Thx!Jason

In this episode, I speak with two divorce experts about how to approach conflict involving minor children in divorce. Retired Judge, Lawrence Jones and his wife, Joni, have created Point C, which offers a better approach to handling custody/parenting time when parents have trouble agreeing. Check it out and I hope you enjoy the show. Jason

Do you squeeze the juice?  If you don't know what that means, listen to this episode!  I talk with Jennifer Lee about making decisions to positively affect not just you, but those around you during any transformation period in your life, such as divorce. Hope you enjoy the episode. Jason

If you have a personal business that you or your spouse owns and it's going to be part of the divorce, you may need experts to figure out the value of the business because it's an asset that is subject to distribution.  You may also think your spouse is hiding assets, but you're not sure how to figure it all out.  In this episode, I speak with accounting and forensic expert, David McLaren about how he helps people deal with these issues. 

I always talk about forming your divorce team of objective professionals to guide you through this difficult time.  Today, I speak with Sarah Curnoles about how she helps people and can be an integral part of their divorce team.

Have you heard of emotional intelligence?  It's a thing.  And, it's important for you to understand if you're getting divorced.  Check out my conversation with Charlotte Christian, who uses this technique when she represents her clients.  

Most of us have heard something about reverse mortgages, but we may not have all the information.  Marc Gertz has been dealing with reverse mortgages for years and I wanted him to clarify the subject in case it may be an option you want to consider as part of your divorce, or after.  I hope you enjoy the episode. 

Do you own a business?  If so, this episode is for you.  I talk with David Amiss about valuing businesses in divorce.  I hope you enjoy the show.  Please subscribe and leave a kind review on Apple Podcasts if you like the podcast.  Jason

Divorce is a negative word.  Nobody hopes to get divorced when they get married.  Is there any positivity that can be had from such a dark time in one's life?  Listen to my chat with Rick Salmeron about achieving financial success in divorce.  Yes, it's possible! 

I had the opportunity to speak with Kanchan Bhaskar about her abusive marriage and how she was able to get out of that situation.  This is a heroic story that can be an inspriation for you, or someone you know who may be in an abusive relationship.  Please subscribe to the podcast so you get new episodes when they come out. 

Should you settle, or have a trial?  Big questions!  The majority of divorces resolve via settlement, statistically.  There are many factors that go into making a decision like this, but anytime you have a trial, you lose control of the outcome to a degree.  Listen to my conversation with divorce attorney Joseph Willmore where we talk about this topic.

Finances...many people shy away from dealing with financial issues because they can be messy, unpleasant, or downright depressing.  But, sweeping them under the rug will not make the problem go away.  Listen to my conversation with Lisa Crosta about what you should be thinking about when it comes to finances in your divorce. 

If you were not the involved spouse during the marriage regarding finances, then listen to this episode where I talk with Leah Hadley about some of the basics you need to know before you make important finanical decisions that could affect the rest of your life. Please subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes when they are published. 

Is your spouse a narcissist?  It doesn't matter!  We tend to gravitate toward labels when discussing our ex's, but it's the conduct that matters, not what you call them.  Check out my convo with Victoria McCooey where we talk about narcissists and their behavior. 

Betrayal!  If you have dealt with betrayal in a relationship, or in life, check out my discussion with Lora Cheadle, who personally overcame betrayal in her life and now helps others do the same. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on Applepodcasts.  Thx! Jason

My guest today is Phil Yagoda, the founder and creator of Theexit.com, a web site full of information to help you with divorce.  It's free to use and should be on your short list of divorce resources.  Please subscribe to the podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. 

Have you heard of Collaborative Divorce?  If not, this episode is for you!  It's an alternative to litigation and going through the courts.  All parties and professionals are acting toward settling the divorce with shared resources instead of fighting over everything.  Check out why a collaborative divorce may be in your best interest! 

Do you know what nesting is in relation to divorce?  It's a creative way to co-parent minor children, minimizing the back and forth and complications of custody and parenting time duties. Listen to my chat with Beth Behrendt where we discuss her personal story of nesting and how it may work for you. 

I talk with Hollis Hardiman about post divorce finances.  People can use a divorce as ground zero to create a financial strategy that will help them meet their financial goals.  It takes planning and help from a trusted advisor.  Enjoy the episode!

I had the opportunity to speak with the creator of Divorced Girl Smiling, Jackie Pilossoph, about divorce and why she created this useful resource.  If you're looking for help with divorce, this is a great place to start your journey.  I hope you enjoy the episode!  Jason

Many women (and men) get overwhelmed about how they will financially survive after divorce.  If you have to reintegrate into the workforce, Supermums may be for you!  Check out how Heather Black did it and what she is doing now.  Please subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes when they come out. 

Ben is a divorce, co-parenting and family mediator. Ben has mediated hundreds of divorces helping families stay in control of their decisions while saving time, money, and heartache of contested divorce proceedings. He also mediates to resolve conflict and improve communication between co-parents; spouses; parents and their teen/adult children; and siblings and relatives. Ben is also a Divorce Coach in for divorces following the Collaborative Law model. In addition to mediation and collaborative law, he is an Instructor for William James College's High Conflict Co-Parenting Program and trains Collaborative Problem Solving for MGH Psychiatry's Think:Kids program. 

A parenting plan might just be the most important document you have when dealing with divorce and minor children. A solid parenting plan will be your go-to resource if there is a disagreement with you and the other parent during and after the divorce. 

In this episode, I speak with Lisa Zeiderman, a family law attorney in the New York area that understands the intricacies of dealing with financial abuse in divorce.  Take a listen and I hope you learn something new.  If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review on apple Podcasts as it helps spread the word so others can find the show.  

In this episode, I talk with Jeffrey Landers about the different ways to handle the marital home in a divorce.  If you enjoy the episode, please leave a kind review on iTunes. Thanks! Jason

When the going gets tough...do couples call it quits too quickly?  Dr. Jed Diamond talks about the transformational stages of relationships and how, if we stick it out during the challenging parts, the rewards can be worth it!  

Tracy Coenen can find the missing money...or whatever is missing in the finances of your divorce.  How? Because, she's a forensic accountant and knows how to track and find this stuff!  Listen up because if you have large sums of money that you think are missing or being hidden by your spouse, Tracy is for you! Enjoy the episode and good luck! Jason 

My guest this week knows how to make men cry!  Now, that I have your attention, you'll want to know more.  Leanne Kanzler works with both men and women to help them control their emotions during divorce.  It's a must listen for men and women.  If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a kind review on iTunes.  Enjoy! Jason

In this episode, I chat with finance expert, Stacy Francis, about the financial do's and don'ts when it comes to divorce. Remember, knowledge = power and the more you know, the better position you'll be to make the tough decisions when it's time.  Please subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes when they come out. 

When I started this podcast, I never thought I'd reach 100 episodes.  But, here we are!  Thanks to all the listeners, subscribers and guests who have appeared on the show.  I hope to continue and add some new twists for the next 100 shows.  Please subscribe so you get new episodes when they come out.  If you like the podcast, please leave a kind review on iTunes.  It would be greatly appreciated!  Here's to the next 100!  Jason

Relationships are complex.  Especially between men and women. Dr. Avrum Weiss has spent years trying to figure out why men act the way they do when it comes to relationships with the opposite sex. Dr. Weiss is a psychotherapist, an award-winning author, and speaker. His decade-long work on understanding the internal lives of men culminated with his recently published bestseller “Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships. Dr. Weiss is a regular contributor to the Psychology Today website and offers workshops nationally about psychotherapy with men and helping men and women understand each other. He practices psychotherapy online from his home on an island in Midcoast Maine, specializing in psychotherapy groups for men and psychotherapy consultation.

Let's be honest.  Divorce attorneys are not hard to find. Good ones, however, are.  What makes a good divorce attorney?  Well, that's what I talk with AJ Grossman about in this episode of the podcast. There is one thing...one little, not hard to do thing, that makes all the difference for clients.  Want to know what it is?  Listen and find out!   If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a kind review on iTunes.  Jason

Divorce is trauma.  Contested divorces can take 1-2 years to complete!  That's a lot of lost productivity in the workplace, even if you only have a few people dealing with divorce.  Odds are, in larger companies, it's much more.  I speak with Vicky Townsend about how employers can stop the bleeding when it comes to lost productivity when employees are dealing with divorce. She has created a divorce resource where employees would have access to divorce coaching/services as part of their benefit plan at work.  This helps the employee and the employer!  A true win win.  If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast.

In this episode, I talk with Karen Sparks, a certified divorce financial analyst about how to get your finances in order for a divorce. She explains what she does as a financial analyst in a divorce and how she can help.   If you like what you hear, please leave a kind review on iTunes. Jason

In this episode, I talk with Daniel Axelrod, who works with families going through major life transitions, such as divorce, to plan for the future with creative financial strategies. He's based in NY, but works with people all over the country.  I hope you enjoy the episode. 

I combined forces with custody coach, Reneé Rodriguez, to bring you The Divorce Authority Program.  It's a three-month divorce coaching program for people getting divorced, or going through a custody battle.   With this program, you get access to two of the most comprehensive divorce coaching online courses ever created. Reneé's The Custody Blueprint program and my DivorceU program.  Together, along with live coaching calls and a private Facebook group, you will have all the tools necessary to put yourself in a position to succeed in your family court case.  Learn more about this program in this episode and if you're interested in getting in at the special initial offer, use the link below to sign up now!  Jason

People think that when you get divorced, you hire an attorney and that's it.  There's more to it.  Did you ever think about hiring a personal performance coach to help you?  I bet not, but maybe you should.  Listen to this episode with my guest Sharon Richter as she explains how she helps people and what she does can help you during and after divorce. 

Kathleen Burns Kingsbury is a wealth psychology expert and coach and founder of KBK Wealth Connection.  She is host of the Breaking Money Silence® podcast, is an internationally published author and speaker.  I get the opportunity to speak with her about why it's so important to break your money silence, especially when getting divorced.  Check it out and I hope you enjoy the episode! 

This time, it's just me solo with you talking about the importance of having a written custody and parenting time agreement.  It's an essential piece to get through any divorce while minimizing the drama and use of attorneys, courts, etc.  After listening, let me know if you have a custody agreement in place and how it's working so far.  Email me a jason@jasonlevoy.com.

Mona Wong has been in the business for about 20 years. She is a working mom with 17 year old twins!  She has seen, heard, learned and experienced so much with her clients over the years, so nothing…well some things still surprise her.  Listen to what she has to say about divorce and mortgages to help you in your situation.

It may sound stereotypical, but women often find themselves at somewhat of a disadvantage when it comes to divorce.  If they are not the earning spouse, or did not handle the monthly finances, then they are behind the game when involved in a contested divorce. They need to learn everything about their life that they didn't know before and it's overwhelming.  Listening to this episode is a great start to overcoming that deficit! Please subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes when they come out. 

Should you fight, or settle?  That question depends on many factors, but in most instances, the best decision is to settle.  Of course, you want it to be fair and reasonable. I talk with family law attorney, Joseph Willmore about how to settle a divorce.  Please subscribe to the podcast so you get new episodes when they come out. 

In this episode, I talk with family law attorney, Campbell Barrett about the need for pre and pos-nuptial agreements. Even if you think you know what they are, you will learn something in this show. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a kind review on iTunes if you like what you hear.

Stephanie Costello is an expert on healthy relationships. I talk with her about how to improve yours and make sure you have the tools to make sure you're in a good spot in your relationships. Please subscribe to the Podcast to get new episodes when they come out. If you like what you hear, please leave a kind review on iTunes.

When your divorce is over, are you going to be ready for future relationships? Healthy relationships? I talk with Roy Biancalana about being fit for the future and he talks about how to determine your relationship fitness level so you're ready!

Have you been a codependent relationship? Were you the codependent one? If so, this episode is for you! Learn from your mistakes and how you can strengthen your next relationship so it's successful and you don't make the same mistakes.

The age-old question - What Do Women Want? I speak with author, Elliott Katz, who has lived this question and has the answer that he thinks works. Listen and subscribe to the Podcast to get new episodes when they come out.

I talk with finance expert, Steven Rigo, about the things you need to know when considering a re-fi of your mortgage. Please subscribe to the podcast to get notice of new episodes when they come out.

During a divorce is a crucial time to plan for your financial future. I speak with finance professional, Rachel Burns, about the importance of planning for your future during the divorce process.

The power of being in a supportive group while going through trauma is invaluable. I talk with Sean Galla who runs a bunch of Men's groups on all different topics. This episode is for both men and women as the message is about the power of being in a group.