Today, I am joined by Tracey Bee, owner of the The Divorce Solutionist. Tracey specializes in guiding self-represented litigants through divorce and custody cases as a Family Court Strategist™. Tracey studied psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and got her legal training at Seton Hall University School of Law, and she leverages both of those areas of expertise to provide actionable strategies to help clients navigate family court with clarity and confidence.

In this conversation, Tracey shares her wisdom to help people understand when self-representation is a good idea, what the pitfalls are to be aware of, and how to be best prepared to walk into a courtroom as your own representative.

This discussion was incredibly informative and sheds light on a method of divorce that many people don't even know is an option.

To connect with Tracey Bee, visit her website The Divorce Solutionist.

In today's episode, Tamar is joined by family law attorney Nicole Sodoma.

Nicole is a nationally recognized family law attorney, author and thought leader, who is redefining divorce, co-parenting and modern family dynamics. She is the founder and managing principal of Sodoma Law, the largest family law firm in North and South Carolina.

A former litigator, certified parenting coordinator and collaborative law attorney, Nicole draws on her own lived experience as a step-parent, mother, ex-wife and entrepreneur to provide personalized strategies and tools for families navigating complex transitions. She is the author of Please Don't Say You're Sorry, which helps readers navigate the challenges of marriage and divorce with insight, humor and practical tools to move forward. Nicole is also the founder of the Sodoma Law Foundation, and a sought-after source on all things divorce and family, having been featured in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Business Insider.

Together, Tamar and Nicole discuss the complex time between staying and going. The "quiet middle" that people find themselves in when trying to figure out whether to stay in their marriage or leave.

Nicole shares insights based on her expertise as an attorney for over two decades and her lived experiences.

You can find Nicole on all socials @nicolesodoma. To learn more about Nicole's law practice, visit the Sodoma Law website.

And we're back with a new episosde of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast!

This episode probably should have been the first one I ever did. I realized that often when I'm meeting with potential new clients or talking to people online, they aren't really sure what a divorce coach is.

In this episode I break down that question and I address some of the most common other ones I receive. What's the difference between divorce coaching and therapy? Why should I spend money on another professional when divorce is already expensive? Do you just advocate for everyone to get divorced?

Have a listen to this episode and let me know if you have anything to add or any other questions you'd like answered. You can find me on Instagram or Threads and you can always reach out via email.