Our Resident Bloggers:

Dan Couvrette is a marketing expert, public speaker, magazine publisher, and artist. He is the CEO of and Divorce Marketing Group, a Toronto-based marketing agency dedicated to helping divorce professionals (such as lawyers, financial advisors and mediators) across North America market their services; and the CEO & Publisher of Family Lawyer Magazine, Divorce Magazine and www.DivorceMagazine.com. Connect with him on LinkedIn, Google+, Twitter and Facebook. He can be reached at (888) 217-9538 ex. 124 or danc@divorcemag.com.

Martha Chan is the co-owner and V.P. Marketing of Divorce Marketing Group , Family Lawyer Magazine and Divorce Magazine. She is responsible for all online and offline initiatives of the company. She is married to Dan Couvrette and is a step mother of two sons. Connect with her on LinkedIn, Google+, Twitter and Facebook. She can be reached at (888) 217-9538 ex. 36 or marthac@divorcemarketinggroup.com.

Our Expert Guest Bloggers:

Authors:

Laurie Elizabeth Murphy, R.N., Ph.D. has raised four children. For the past twenty years she has specifically focused on a clinical practice dealing with marital issues, divorce and its impact on children. She is coauthor with Nadir Baksh of In the Best Interest of the Child: A Manual for Divorcing Parents; You Don’t Know Anything . . .!: A Manual for Parenting Your Teenagers and 8 Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting. Visit her website www.parentingmanuals.com

 

Susan Pease Gadoua, author of Contemplating Divorce, A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go, and Stronger Day by Day: Reflections for Healing and Rebuilding After Divorce, is a psychotherapist in San Francisco and is a sought-out speaker and media expert on marriage/divorce. Visit her website www.tiofmarin.com

Diana S. Dodson has spent many years working as a counselor and mental health consultant for children, adolescents, and adult schizophrenics. She is the author of the book It’s Your Life, Take Charge! It is about how you can understand yourself to a greater extent and be your own guide to your happiness.

 

Family Lawyers:

Mari Frank has been an attorney/mediator for 26 years.  She’s a professor of negotiations/conflict management at the University of California; Radio host of Prescriptions for Healing Conflict;  author of several books; and she’s been on over 300 radio interviews and quoted in various national newspapers. Visit www.conflicthealing.com and www.MariFrank.com. View her profile on DivorceMagazine.com here.

Sam R. Assini is a member of the Florida Bar, practicing Family Law in Lee County, Florida. His firm’s focus is on Men’s Rights, aggressively representing the interests of husbands and fathers involved in divorce and other family law matters. He can be reached at (239) 829-0166, www.4themen.com. View his Divorce Magazine Profile.

Brahm Siegel is a partner in the law firm of Nathens, Siegel LLP, a Toronto law firm restricted to family law matters. Brahm has experience in all aspects of divorce and family law and devotes much of his time to assisting clients with custody and access dispute. He can be reached at (416) 222-6980. View his firm’s Divorce Magazine profile and website.

Lori Becker is the president and managing partner of Becker Legal P.C. in Bloomfield, Michigan. Lori is a mediator, divorce attorney with specialized training in the collaborative divorce method. She can be reached at (248) 253-1111, lbecker@beckerlegalgroup.com. View her Divorce Magazine Profile.

With more than 18 years of experience, Tanya N. Helfand is an expert on all areas of family law. Her specialties include custody, child support, complex financial cases, and domestic violence matters. she is the founder of Helfand & Associates. and can be reached at (973) 520-8822 or tanyah@tanyahelfand.com. View the firm’s profile in Divorce Magazine profile.

Joseph E. Cordell, J.D., C.P.A., LL.M, is nationally known as the Principal Partner at Cordell & Cordell, a domestic litigation firm focusing on men throughout the divorce process.  He co-founded the firm in 1990 with his wife, Yvonne, and since that time the firm has grown to include 47 offices nationwide. He is also the founder of DadsDivorce.com, MensRights.com. He can be contacted at cordellcordell.com.

Michael C. Craven is a partner at Beermann Swerdlove LLP. He draws on his previous experience as a tax attorney to negotiate and litigate complex financial issues in matrimonial cases. He can be reached at (312) 621-9700 or via email at mccraven@beermannlaw.com. View his Divorce Magazine Profile and website.

Michelle May O’Neil is a Dallas-area lawyer and founding partner of O’Neil Anderson, a family law firm, and is a certified family law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She can be reached at (972) 852-8000 or via email at michelle@oneilanderson.com. View her Divorce Magazine Profile, visit her website or her blog.

Ken Nathens is a partner in the law firm of Nathens, Siegel LLP, a Toronto law firm restricted to family law matters. Ken has experience in all aspects of divorce and family law and devotes much of his time to assisting clients with custody and access dispute. He can be reached at (416) 222-6980. View his firm’s Divorce Magazine profile and website.

Anne E. Raduns, P.A., provides skilled, compassionate and aggressive representation for individuals faced with family law conflicts throughout North Central Florida. She can be reached at (352) 433-4244 or anne@ocalafamilylaw.com. View her Divorce Magazine profile or her website.

Mark A. Chinn is a family lawyer in Jackson, Mississippi, rated as one of the top 50 lawyers in his State, and author of three ABA books on family law. Mark is a former member of the Council of the ABA Family Law Section and a frequent national speaker and writer in the fields of family law and law practice management. He can be reached at (601) 366-4410 or mark@chinnandassociates.com view his Divorce magazine profile or his website

Financial Advisors:

Sharon Numerow is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ and the founder and owner of Alberta Divorce Finances. She is also the proprietor of a personal income tax return preparation business. She has worked with clients and lawyers for more than 10 years consulting on divorce finances. She can be reached at (403) 703-7176, Sharon@AlbertaDivorceFinances.com. View her firm’s Divorce Magazine profile.

Bruce L. Richman, CPA/ABV, CVA, CDFA, is a Managing Director at UHY Advisors, Inc. in Chicago Illinois, and the author of the book Guide to Tax and Financial Issues in Divorce. He can be reached at (312) 416-4141 or brichman@uhy-us.com. View his Divorce Magazine profile or his website.

 

Ed Portelli is an expert in the debt relief and debt collection industry. With more than 20 years of experience, he is the founder and President of OCCA Consumer Debt Relief, an independent and fully licensed firm, that has helped thousands of Canadians resolve their debt.  He can be reached at 1-855-USE-OCCA or eportelli@occa.ca, or visit his website.

Cary B. Stamp is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ and Certified Financial Planner™ in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Women turn to Cary Stamp and Lincoln Park Financial Group, LLC for a caring style of financial planning that recognizes their needs and affirms their dreams. He can be reached at 561-208-8333 or Email him at cary@mypalmbeachdivorce.com.  Visit www.mypalmbeachdivorce.com for more details.

Adam Waitkevich, CFP®, CDFA™ is the Principal and Founder of Divorce Financial Solutions, LLC with offices in Grafton and Waltham, MA. Adam helps facilitate equitable settlement agreements for divorcing couples concerned about how to best divide marital income, assets and liabilities. View his Divorce Magazine profile or visit www.divorcefinancialsolutions.net.

Judges:
Judge Michele Lowrance spent 20 years as a domestic relations lawyer prior to becoming a Domestic Relations Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois in 1995. She recently authored the book The Good Karma Divorce and has been a guest on Good Morning America, The CBS Morning Show, CNN, ABC and other shows. She also appeared, produced and hosted radio shows and is a regular guest lecturer.

 

 

John Juarez is a mediator from Los Angeles, California who services the Pasadena and Glendale area. John has been a full-time mediator since 2003, and is designated as an Advanced Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution. He can be reached at 626-796-1093,or by email. View his Divorce Magazine profile and website.

Karen Stewart is a divorce expert and President and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions, Ltd., and has authored the book Clean Break, and has been featured in notable media outlets nationwide. Connect with Karen at 1-866-755-(FAIR) 3247, on Twitter, or email her at kstewart@fairwaydivorce.com.

Real Estate Agents:

Catherine M. Black is a Real Estate Agent in the Greater Toronto Area. Together with her partner, Leslie Black, they offer first-class marketing services to sellers and premium searches and tours for buyers. Please contact Catherine at 416.925.9191 or blackandblack@chestnutpark.com for more details. View her Divorce Magazine Profile and website.

Adele Paletta is Real Estate Agent servicing buyers and sellers in Ontario, Canada. Adele’s real estate expertise lies in the Greater Western Toronto area including: Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington. She can be reached at 905-828-6550 or adele.paletta@sympatico.ca. View her Divorce Magazine Profile and website.

 

Relationship Experts:

Dr. Pat Love is a professor, author, trainer and licensed clinician who help people achieve healthy and fulfilling relationships. Between books, workshops, national news and even Oprah, Dr. Love teaches people to have a relationship with themselves and others. Her latest book, How to Improve Your Relationship Without Talking About It has been translated into 12 languages. www.patlove.com.

Dr. Banschick is a child and adolescent psychiatrist. He has been quoted in The New York Times, The Huffington Post and The CBS Early Show. He is currently finishing the second of three books in The Intelligent Divorce series, which are devoted to teaching parents how to raise well adjusted kids during a divorce. He can be reached at 914-232-9000, mbanschick@gmail.com or in www.TheIntelligentDivorce.com.

Len Stauffenger is a successful attorney, business owner, and the divorced father of two children, both of whom are now independent, secure, happy young women. He is the author of Getting Over It: Wisdom for Divorced Parents. He can be reached at 330-865-7400 or via email. Find more information: www.wisdomfordivorcedparents.com.

Therapists:

Brian Baumal is a Toronto-based therapist specializing in the Gestalt Psychotherapy and is passionate about helping people through the emotional difficulties surrounding divorce. He can be reached at 416-907-6085 or via email at bb.therapist@gmail.com. View his Divorce Magazine Profile and website.

Loriann Oberlin, MS, LCPC is a licensed counselor in Maryland with mediation training.  She is the author of Surviving Separation & DIvorce, a guide for women, as well as co-author The Angry Child and Overcoming Passive-Aggression.  Reach her at www.loriannoberlin.com or www.overcomingpassiveaggression.com.

Paul McGinniss, a trained and certified coach, is founder of Divorce Coaching for Men™ — a unique program that helps men Survive the Fog of Divorce™. He can be reached at 516-216-4233 or via email at paul@divorcecoaching4men.com.  Find more information: www.divorcecoaching4men.com

 

Coach Judy Romanoff, Parenting Expert in the area of Divorce and Single Parenting, Founder of National Single Parent Resource Center, Nationally Honored for, “Creating Outstanding Model Programs and Resources,” Former Guardian Ad Litem, Talk Show Host, Motivational Speaker, provides Individual and Group Coaching for Families in the, “Process of Separating or Enjoying Life as a Single Parent”. She can be reached at 561-441-8557.

Jamie Cicerelle is a Certified Life Coach (CPC) at Full Potential Life Coaching with 13 years of experience as a divorce lawyer. She specializes in divorce and relationship coaching. She can be reached at jlcicerelle@yahoo.com. View her Divorce Magazine online profile and website .

Lori Rubenstein, a former divorce attorney, is now a life-after-divorce coach, mediator, author, retreat leader and teacher. She is the author of Transcending Divorce: A Guide to Personal Growth and Transformation. She can be reached at 928-634-0252 or through her website www.TranscendingDivorce.com.

Laura Campbell, founder of  The D Spot and its companion website, www.discoverthedspot.com, helps women regroup, renew and reinvent themselves before, during and after divorce. Laura created The D Spot after she was unable to find information to guide her through the end of her own marriage.  She can be reached at  203-623-4310 or via email at discoverthedspot@gmail.com. Find more information: website.

Judith Geiger is the Be in Love Again Coach specializing in assisting Women to Thrive after Divorce. Her programs include ‘Finding SELF after Divorce’ and ‘Dating without Stress after Divorce’. For a Free Relationship Readiness Assessment visit her website www.beinloveagain.com or directly connect with Judith at 315 497 3059.