Grown Girl Divorce Podcast

Working with the wrong lawyer will cost you more than a Birkin bag! And, not the consignment price either!

Going through a divorce is a legal process clouded by emotions. You need someone who can help you push through the emotional fog while protecting your children and finances.  This is an important person and make seem like an impossible find.  In this episode, Kimberly shares:

1.  What to look for in a lawyer,

2.  The signs to look for when interviewing lawyers,

3.  Why hiring a champagne lawyer on a sparkling water budget is a problem,

4.  How to know you have found the right lawyer for your divorce, and more!

Yes, finding the right lawyer for your divorce can feel like searching for a Black unicorn! But, the right divorce does exist and you will find them when you know what to look for!

Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of Color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce. 

Be sure to check out our website, www.growngirldivorce.com, for resources, information, and more.  Follow us on social media and listen to our Spotify playlists.  We believe sharing is caring so please share our resources and information with your girlfriends, colleagues, and family, because you never know who needs the support.

So, your spouse wants a divorce?! Whether you saw this coming or not, you are now faced with a reality that know one expects to ever have.  Yet, before you do or say something that may make things worse, make sure to listen to this episode. 

In this episode, Kimberly discusses:

1.  How to engage in a conversation with your spouse about the divorce,

2. What to do if you receive a divorce summons or filing,

3. Why ignoring divorce papers can cost you a lot of money, 

4.  The first steps to take after learning your spouse wants a divorce, and more.

If no one else has said it, then let us be the reminder that you are not alone, you are loved, and you will get through this.

Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of Color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce. 

Be sure to check out our website, www.growngirldivorce.com, for resources, information, and more.  Follow us on social media and listen to our Spotify playlists.  We believe sharing is caring so please share our resources and information with your girlfriends, colleagues, and family, because you never know who needs the support.

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Are you preparing to interview a divorce attorney? 

Are you a mom worried about how divorce will impact your kids?

Do you feel overwhelmed by the divorce process and it hasn't even started? 

Do you want to make the most out of your lawyer interview?

If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then this episode is for you!  Interviewing lawyers can be overwhelming especially because you are trying to find the right lawyer to help you address intimate issues about your family and finances.   We get it!  In this episode, Kimberly shares with you:

1.  The parenting questions to ask during the divorce consultation,

2. How to frame the parenting questions so that you get a straight answer,

3. The parenting questions to avoid so you don't waste your time during the divorce interview,

4.  How to tell if the divorce lawyer is just telling you what you want to hear instead of what you need to hear,

5. Why certain lawyer responses are red flags (a/k/a don't hire this lawyer), and more!

Do not meet with a divorce or family attorney without listening to this episode first. You, and your children, will be so glad you did!

Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of Color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce. 

Be sure to check out our website, www.growngirldivorce.com, for resources, information, and more.  Follow us on social media and listen to our Spotify playlists.  We believe sharing is caring so please share our resources and information with your girlfriends, colleagues, and family, because you never know who needs the support.

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Salama means safe in Swahili.  Our guest today, Salama, shares her story about divorce and co-parenting:

- shining the light on verbal & physical abuse in wealthy families,

- why her children, and not the unhealthy relationship, were the reason she moved forward with a divorce,

- how mediation can work even in high conflict or domestic abuse cases,

- what she wish she knew about divorce before starting the process, and

- how she successfully negotiated the parenting schedule she wanted.

The Girl, I've Been There Too Series profiles Black women who have been through divorce and are sharing their stories to provide lessons learned, real talk on navigating the process, and coming out ahead post-divorce. Please be sure to catch all our episodes by subscribing to Grown Girl Divorce podcast. For more resources and support, visit our website www.growngirldivorce.com and follow us on social media.  

Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of Color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce. 

Be sure to check out our website for resources, information, and more.  Follow us on social media and listen to our Spotify playlists.  We believe sharing is caring so please share our resources and information with your girlfriends, colleagues, and family, because you never know who needs the support.

Amali means “hope” and today’s guest is “hope personified!”  Listen to her story about how hope and belief in love not only got her through a tough divorce but helped her find her way back to herself and to finding love again!

In this episode, Amali shares:

- Letting go of the childhood burdens and expectations we have is important to moving forward;

- How therapy can be a game changer;

- Working with the right professional team makes a difference,

- Why you shouldn’t give up on finding love again, and more!

The Girl, I've Been There Too Series profiles Black women who have been through divorce and are sharing their stories to provide lessons learned, real talk on navigating the process, and coming out ahead post-divorce. Please be sure to catch all our episodes by subscribing to Grown Girl Divorce podcast. For more resources and support, visit our website www.growngirldivorce.com and follow us on social media.  We believe that "sharing is caring" so please be sure to share this information with friends, family, and your girlfriends because you never know who needs the support. 

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Are you considering a divorce? The realization that your marriage may be ending can be sad, upsetting, and scary!  This bonus episode discusses:

- How you may know divorce is the next step?

- Why divorce is a marathon and not a sprint?

- The things to do when considering divorce, and

- The things not to do when considering divorce.

This episode provides an outline of next steps with reference to other resources including other podcast episodes, blog topics on the Grown Girl Divorce website, and free downloads on the Grown Girl Divorce website to help you navigate next steps.

If you are considering divorce, then this episode will help get your thoughts organized as you prepare for the next steps for your marriage and family. 

Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of Color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce. 

Be sure to check out our website, www.growngirldivorce.com, for resources, information, and more.  Follow us on social media and listen to our Spotify playlists.  We believe sharing is caring so please share our resources and information with your girlfriends, colleagues, and family, because you never know who needs the support.

Agbara means strength.  Strength is often required in a divorce even when we want to give up. Today’s conversation with Agbara will hopefully remind you that you are not alone and to give you the strength to keep moving forward.

In this episode, Agbara shares:

- Lessons learned about shared custody and child support,

- What her young son recognized about her happiness,

- Why representing yourself in a divorce is a challenge,

- The biggest co-parenting mistake, and more!

The Girl, I've Been There Too Series profiles Black women who have been through divorce and are sharing their stories to provide lessons learned, real talk on navigating the process, and coming out ahead post-divorce. Please be sure to catch all our episodes by subscribing to Grown Girl Divorce podcast. For more resources and support, visit our website www.growngirldivorce.com and follow us on social media.  We believe that "sharing is caring" so please be sure to share this information with friends, family, and your girlfriends because you never know who needs the support. 

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The holiday season is a special time to gather with family and friends. Yet, it can be challenging to enjoy the season when considering or going through a divorce.  In this episode, Kimberly discusses:

- The importance of taking a break during the holidays,

- The information you must get from your lawyer during the holidays,

- Why rushing to be done by year-end may not be the best for you, and

- Allowing yourself to enjoy the season.

Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of Color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce. 

Be sure to check out our website, www.growngirldivorce.com, for resources, information, and more.  Follow us on social media and listen to our Spotify playlists.  We believe sharing is caring so please share our resources and information with your girlfriends, colleagues, and family, because you never know who needs the support.

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Is there light at the end of the divorce tunnel?  Yes.  How do we know? Zahara (the name given our guest because of her shine) gives us inspiration to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles in the process.

In this episode, Zahara shares:

- Listening (and following) your inner voice,

- The worst advice she received about relationships,

- Helping children of divorce have healthy relationships,

- How money played a role in the timing of her divorce, and more!

The Girl, I've Been There Too Series profiles Black women who have been through divorce and are sharing their stories to provide lessons learned, real talk on navigating the process, and coming out ahead post-divorce. Please be sure to catch all our episodes by subscribing to Grown Girl Divorce podcast. For more resources and support, visit our website www.growngirldivorce.com and follow us on social media.  We believe that "sharing is caring" so please be sure to share this information with friends, family, and your girlfriends because you never know who needs the support. 

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Alafia means "peace" and our guest today discusses her journey to finding peace despite all obstacles.  In this episode, Alafia shares:

- Surviving infidelity and gaslighting,

- Divorce with teenagers,

- The financial strategies she wish she had during her divorce,

- Real talk on dealing with an Ex-spouse who refuses to pay child support or alimony

The Girl, I've Been There Too Series profiles Black women who have been through divorce and are sharing their stories to provide lessons learned, real talk on navigating the process, and coming out ahead post-divorce. Please be sure to catch all our episodes by subscribing to Grown Girl Divorce podcast. For more resources and support, visit our website www.growngirldivorce.com and follow us on social media.  We believe that "sharing is caring" so please be sure to share this information with friends, family, and your girlfriends because you never know who needs the support. 

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