Divorce Diaries: Lessons From the Trenches
Welcome to Divorce Diaries, where host Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator brings you real stories, hard truths, and practical advice on navigating divorce and family law. Whether you're going through it, considering it, or just curious, this is your place for clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Divorce Diaries: Lessons From the Trenches
Latest Episodes
EP #20: Navigating Home Ownership During Divorce with Guest Bridget McGee, the Maryland Mortgage Mama
The home you shared is often the most emotionally and financially complex asset to handle during divorce. With today's rising interest rates, many couples face agonizing decisions about what to do with property they purchased at historically lo...
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Episode 20
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37:58
EP #19: Navigating Special Education During Family Transitions with Guest Frances Shefter, Education Attorney
Frances Shefter, education attorney and former special education teacher, shares how parents can effectively advocate for their special needs children during and after divorce. Her unique experience on both sides of the IEP table helps create w...
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Episode 19
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27:18
EP #18: Communication Strategies for Healing During Divorce with Guest Mary Blackwood, LCMFT
Mary Blackwood, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and founder of the Couples and Family Institute, shares her expertise on healing family systems during divorce and separation. She reveals how communication breakdowns occur when p...
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Episode 18
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30:34
EP #17: Financial Independence After Divorce with Guest Donna Cates, CDFA
Financial independence isn't just important during divorce—it's absolutely essential. In this powerful conversation with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Donna Cates, we explore how women can take control of their financial futures while nav...
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Episode 17
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30:23
EP # 16: Navigating College Financial Aid After Divorce with Guest Vicki Vollweiler
The financial intricacies of college planning become exponentially more complex when divorce enters the picture. In this episode, host Cary Jacobson sits down with Vicki Vollweiler, founder of College Financial Prep and a divorced parent hersel...
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Episode 16
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29:31