Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind with Corey Shapiro Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind with Corey Shapiro

One of the most important steps you’ll take in your divorce comes at the very beginning. It’s the initial consultation with a lawyer, where you’ll get an overview of what’s to come and choose the person who will be at your side throughout. 
If you’re at this stage, or wondering if you’ve found a lawyer you can trust, you’ll want to listen to the conversation I recently had with  Ron Bavero, author of the entertaining and informative book about divorce,  An Elephant Doesn’t Marry A Giraffe. 

Watch on the Conversation on YouTube.

Ron, who has decades of experience as a divorce attorney, likes to point out that divorce is an $11 billion industry and that, frequently, the only people who come out ahead financially are attorneys.  That’s why he stresses the value of using an initial consultation to find a lawyer who will work with and for you, not in their own self-interest. 
He had plenty to share, including these four tips for making the most of your consultation:  
Pay attention to how the lawyer explains the components of the divorce process. Are they clear about how you and your spouse will divide your assets, how you’ll handle child and spousal support issues, and your options for child custody? How clear are they about how they’ll address any issues of domestic violence? Ask what will happen if you can’t reach a settlement in the case and need to go to trial. Some attorneys will turn a case over to a new lawyer, a trial counsel, which can escalate your costs. You don’t want to be surprised years into the case.Use your B.S. detector. It’s great to be agreed with, but what you want in a trusted adviser is someone who won’t sugarcoat the truth to make you feel better. You’ll save time, money, and heartache if you start out with an experienced professional who will give you a straight-up assessment of your case. Get a sense of the human you’re dealing with. Yes, you want a competent, experienced professional. But more than anything else, choosing someone you like and trust is crucial. MORE:
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I am Corey Shapiro, a divorce attorney from New York City. I host a podcast, Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind, that provides divorce education. Each season, I discuss the ideas from my book and answer questions about the book. I also have conversations with thought leaders about divorce. The main purpose of the podcast is to help people be less reactive and more creative in their divorce so they can move on to a better post-divorce life.
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This podcast is intended to entertain and inform - not to provide legal advice. For any legal advice about your divorce or otherwise, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

If you need to change your mindset and focus on being more creative during your difficult divorce, this episode tackles the challenge of staying grounded as you prepare for your post divorce life. Next, Corey discusses the challenges of co-parenting with a difficult ex the importance of boundaries and potentials of hiring a parenting coordinator. Finally, we reflect on how gaining strength and growing through the challenges of divorce is an important part of the journey.
 
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ABOUT:
I am Corey Shapiro, a divorce attorney from New York City. I host a podcast, Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind, that provides divorce education. Each season, I discuss the ideas from my book and answer questions about the book. I also have conversations with thought leaders about divorce. The main purpose of the podcast is to help people be less reactive and more creative in their divorce so they can move on to a better post-divorce life.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is intended to entertain and inform - not to provide legal advice. For any legal advice about your divorce or otherwise, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

When you're feeling triggered and overwhelmed in your divorce, use the strategy of mental time travel as discussed in this week's podcast. Next, Corey discusses considerations for the cost of therapy and practices that are helpful when you're feeling drained mentally during a stressful divorce. This week's discussion ends with practical goals to consider as you grow toward your post divorce life.
 
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I am Corey Shapiro, a divorce attorney from New York City. I host a podcast, Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind, that provides divorce education. Each season, I discuss the ideas from my book and answer questions about the book. I also have conversations with thought leaders about divorce. The main purpose of the podcast is to help people be less reactive and more creative in their divorce so they can move on to a better post-divorce life.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is intended to entertain and inform - not to provide legal advice. For any legal advice about your divorce or otherwise, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

During this week's episode, Corey equips us with the skills necessary to create mental distance and avoid codependency. Talking through some practical scenarios of how to use techniques such as visualization and distancing, Corey teaches listeners this week to make things work for YOU based on your reality in a difficult divorce.

Watch on YouTube: Gaining Mental Distance 
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I am Corey Shapiro, a divorce attorney from New York City. I host a podcast, Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind, that provides divorce education. Each season, I discuss the ideas from my book and answer questions about the book. I also have conversations with thought leaders about divorce. The main purpose of the podcast is to help people be less reactive and more creative in their divorce so they can move on to a better post-divorce life.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is intended to entertain and inform - not to provide legal advice. For any legal advice about your divorce or otherwise, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

When you're feeling triggered, an essential strategy to help you THRIVE in the midst of an emotional divorce, is the 24-hour pause strategy. In this week's episode, Corey guides listeners through practical divorce strategies to help you think creatively and not reactively through your divorce.

Watch on YouTube: Embracing the 24-Hour Pause
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ABOUT:
I am Corey Shapiro, a divorce attorney from New York City. I host a podcast, Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind, that provides divorce education. Each season, I discuss the ideas from my book and answer questions about the book. I also have conversations with thought leaders about divorce. The main purpose of the podcast is to help people be less reactive and more creative in their divorce so they can move on to a better post-divorce life.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is intended to entertain and inform - not to provide legal advice. For any legal advice about your divorce or otherwise, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Are you looking to set boundaries that will hold up through your divorce? This week, Corey first shares actionable steps to consider in boundary setting through your divorce process. Next, Corey addresses a question about what to do when your boundaries get violated through your divorce process.


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ABOUT:
I am Corey Shapiro, a divorce attorney from New York City. I host a podcast, Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind, that provides divorce education. Each season, I discuss the ideas from my book and answer questions about the book. I also have conversations with thought leaders about divorce. The main purpose of the podcast is to help people be less reactive and more creative in their divorce so they can move on to a better post-divorce life.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is intended to entertain and inform - not to provide legal advice. For any legal advice about your divorce or otherwise, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.