About this episode

Susan Guthrie discusses the concept of Divorce Triage and how to build the right support team during divorce.

What do I do first when I find out I’m getting divorced? It is the first question almost everyone asks, whether they made the decision or were just blindsided. In this most-requested solo episode, Susan Guthrie shares her concept of Divorce Triage, a calm way to figure out who to call first based on what your situation actually needs. Like an emergency room, you do not have to fix everything at once. You need the right first step. Drawing on more than three decades as a family law attorney and mediator, Susan breaks down who belongs on a divorce support team, the attorney, mediator, divorce coach, therapist, and certified divorce financial analyst, and uses real scenarios to show whose help you need first, and why your opening move can shape everything that follows. This episode kicks off the Divorce & Beyond Summer Essentials series, a curated lineup of the show’s most valuable conversations for anyone thinking about, going through, or rebuilding after divorce. Follow the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a five-star review to help it reach more people. divorceandbeyondpod.com | Instagram: @divorceandbeyondpod Susan Guthrie, Esq. is one of the nation’s leading…

People in this episode

Host: Susan Guthrie

Topics covered

• divorce
• support team
• family law
• mental health
• coaching
• financial analysis

Keywords

• divorce triage
• support team
• family law attorney
• divorce coach
• therapist
• financial analyst

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Oprah Podcast, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

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