Debbie Does Divorce

3 Tips to Help Your Kid(s) Deal with a New Sibling

An exclusive interview with clinical social worker, Debra Burrell

Has a new marriage suddenly thrown step-siblings into the already frenzied mix of your blended family? If so, you’re likely to have your hands full: Managing a bigger family, warding off negative emotions, and making sure all the kids get along. But fear not, help is just a click away in the form of clinical social worker Debra Burrell, who shares her expert tips with Debbie.

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How To Find An Attorney Who's Right For You

An exclusive interview with Family law attorney, Susan M. Moss

There are many different styles of lawyering in the divorce world. There are some who subscribe to the slash and burn mentality and others who will settle at any price. Certainly there are many in between.

When interviewing attorneys, it's important to choose an attorney who matches your comfort level of how aggressive you would like to be in your case. When searching for a matrimonial attorney, it's also essential to look for a lawyer who will answer your questions.

It's important that you understand the process so you can form a "team" with your counsel. Although your attorney will know the law, you as the client will have the best grasp on the facts. Your attorney will need to work hand in hand with you to know the relevant facts to successfully argue your case.

My advice is to find an attorney who never stops answering your questions. This is your life, and if you don't understand what's happening in your case or if you're uncomfortable with the way your case is being handled, you need to speak up and correct the strategy before it's too late.

How To Protect Your Assets During Divorce

an interview with attorney and accountant, Debra Speyer

Attorney and accountant Debra Speyer says everyone who gets married should have a prenup even if it's not the most romantic thing in the world. As women marry later in life and go through more than one divorce, they need to protect their assets. To learn more about Debra Speyer, go to www.speyerlaw.com.

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Avoid The Leaky Faucet Blues

Tips on finding the right handy man

For many divorced women, the ex-husband was also the handy man. So what do you do when the faucet starts a-leakin' and the floorboards start a-creakin'? Don't call your ex...call a real handy man! Watch as Debbie chats with Interior Designer Sharon McCormick and learns how to find a great one.

Don't Dis the Dad After Divorce!

Tips on how to bite your tongue, even though it can be painful

Debbie talks with Amanda Lamb, author of Smotherhood - Wickedly Funny Confessions From the Early Years, about why you shouldn't talk negatively about your former spouse in front of your kids. Amanda shares tips on how to bite your tongue, even though it can be painful (so painful, we know!).

3 Financial Clues That He Is Looking for a Divorce

with Lili Vasileff

When you can't read his mind, read his pocketbook! Believe it or not, your husband's financial activity may provide plenty of clues as to if he's considering divorce. Watch as Financial Expert Lili Vasileff tells Debbie what to look for.

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Is Sex With Your Ex a Good Idea?

Debbie Does Divorce with Lisa Steadman

Are you contemplating sex with your ex? Well, according to Lisa Steadman — The Relationship Journalist and author of It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown — this is a bad idea! Listen in as Debbie learns why you should never go there and how to avoid the urge to do so.

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How to Act in a Courtroom During Your Divorce

Debbie Does Divorce with David Young

Listen as Debbie chats with TV Judge David Young about how to conduct yourself in a courtroom during your divorce. The interview is a must-see for anyone who finds themself navigating the rolling waters of divorce.

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Getting Naked Financially With Your Next Potential Mate

Three key things to ask him before getting serious

Are you wondering how to make sure your next relationship doesn't end up in choppy financial waters? Listen in as Debbie and Manisha Thakor — author of On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide To Personal Finance — discuss how to avoid the storm and guarantee smooth sailing from here on out.

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Making Sure You Are Financially Compatible

Pre-Nup or Nope: Why You Must Talk Money

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Finding Closure After Divorce Or Separation With A Party

How to throw a divorce party

A divorce party can in many ways be a rite of passage — a way of drawing a firm line in your life to say that period is over and from now on it's all about moving forward. While divorce is nothing to celebrate (certainly when you're in the midst of it), there's no denying the freeing feeling some of us get the actual moment the logistical process of divorce is finally completed. Why not celebrate that moment, and use it to create a marker in your life to physically celebrate a new beginning rather than an end?

Why isolate yourself? Bring your friends together to help take the edge off and toast the new life you're building post-divorce! Here, Debbie speaks with Melinda Konopko, co-founder of PlumParty, about how to throw a separation or divorce party.