You have question and our podcast host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is ready with the answers. In this episode, Kimberly answers podcast listeners financial questions:

1. How to pay for legal fees?

2. Should I pay off debt with our joint assets?

3. Can I remove my spouse from our health insurance?

4. How can I prepare for financial mediation?

5. When should co-parents start discussing and planning for college contribution and costs?

The Grown Girl Divorce podcast's goal is to educate and empower Black women through divorce. Be sure to reach out with your questions and they will be answered on a future episode of the podcast. Please submit questions to info@growngirldivorce.com

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The 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.

Connect with us:

Website: www.growngirldivorce.com

Instagram: @growngirldivorce

Facebook: facebook.com/growngirldivorce

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/grown-girl-divorce

I want to keep my house. It's understandable but is it the right decision? In this episode, our podcast host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq. discusses:

1. Getting to the real reason you want to keep the house (newsflash - it's not just about the kids),

2. Understanding the numbers of home ownership,

3. Breaking down cash flow considerations and having a back-up plan,

4. Setting realistic expectations on whether to keep the house or move.

This episode is a great place to start as you prepare for your divorce or if you are preparing for mediation or trial especially if you are considering keeping the house post-divorce.

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The 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.

Connect with us:

Website: www.growngirldivorce.com

Instagram: @growngirldivorce

Facebook: facebook.com/growngirldivorce

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/grown-girl-divorce

Divorce is hard but it's so much harder because we are hard on ourselves. In this episode, Grown Girl Divorce podcast host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq. discusses the importance of giving yourself GRACE during your divorce. For Kimberly, GRACE during your divorce means:

G: Guilt Free. No matter what brought you to this process, recognizing that bearing guilt will not change the circumstances but rather keep you from moving forward.

R: Respect for yourself, others, and the process.

A: Accountability is key to getting through the divorce process.

C: Community is the only way to get through a divorce and having the right community around you will make all the difference.

E: Ease up is another way of saying "be kind to yourself" as this process is hard enough without you beating yourself up throughout it.

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The 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.

Connect with us:

Website: www.growngirldivorce.com

Instagram: @growngirldivorce

Facebook: facebook.com/growngirldivorce

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/grown-girl-divorce

What are you asking for in your divorce? It may seem like an obvious question but there is a good chance you don't really know! In this episode, Grown Girl Divorce podcast host, Kimberly A Cook, explains the importance of knowing:

1. What you want in your divorce.

2. Why you want it.

3. How to go about getting what you want in your divorce.

4. When to share what you want, and more.

If you are looking for direction and clarity about your divorce, then be sure to check out this podcast episode as you navigate divorce, child support, spousal support, property division, parenting schedules, and custody matters.

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The 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.

Connect with us:

Website: www.growngirldivorce.com

Instagram: @growngirldivorce

Facebook: facebook.com/growngirldivorce

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/grown-girl-divorce

Spring is here! Now is the time for spring cleaning your divorce because it will make a huge difference in your process. Join Grown Girl Divorce podcast host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., in this podcast episode to understand the importance of spring cleaning your divorce including:

1. The financial information and documents to update,

2. Checking and following up on important deadlines or accountability markers,

3. Reviewing Court orders, judgments, and other agreements,

4. Not overlooking your springtime self-care, and

5. Why freshening up your home impacts more than just your physical space.

So, grab your cleaning supplies and turn up the volume on this episode because it's time to go to work.

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The 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, free downloads, and more.

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Instagram: @growngirldivorce

LinkedIn: Grown Girl Divorce

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Please share the episodes on your social networks and tag us @growngirldivorce!

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Pull up a chair because we have some "tea" to share! In this episode, our host, Kimberly A. Cook, discusses the very topics that women who have been through a divorce don't talk about including:

- Why you will question your decision to leave or stay;

- Your weight will change;

- You will do or say something that you may later regret (including that 3am text message);

- Why your lawyer is not your friend - even if you love them;

- What happens to your friends and social interactions due to divorce;

- The post-divorce transition and adjustment is real;

- Why love is still possible even after divorce; and more!

If there was ever a time you wanted to hear the secrets of divorce, then now is the time for you to listen and learn. The 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, free downloads, and more. 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.

No one ever wants to be on the receiving end of a notification from the Department of Family and Child Services (DCFS) (also known as Child Protective Services in some areas) that an investigation about your children's safety and welfare has been opened. Whether you are going through a divorce or a parenting matter, the involvement of DCFS means that there is a real possibility that you will lose control over decisions related to your children including parenting schedule, decision making, holiday parenting time, travel, and more. In this episode, our host, Kimberly A. Cook, discusses what to do when DCFS is involved in your case, including:

- Understanding the role of DCFS;

- Responding to a notification from DCFS and what not to do;

- Getting support to navigate the DCFS process and why going at it alone is not the plan;

- The impact of DCFS involvement on credibility during a divorce or custody trial; and more.

Even if DCFS is not involved in your case, be sure to listen to this episode so that you are prepared with information in the off-chance that you need it during your divorce or parenting matter. The 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, free downloads, and more. 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.

A divorce is a financial change and can significantly impact your future ability to purchase a home, open a credit card, or qualify for financial aid for your college student. In this episode, our host, Kimberly A. Cook, explains the following six things to do to protect your credit during divorce:

1. Why pulling your credit report is the first step to protecting your credit during divorce;

2. How creating a financial spreadsheet can not only help further your divorce negotiations but can help increase your credit score;

3. What credit alerts are used for and why you should set them up;

4. Why identifying and investigating unknown accounts on your credit report can save you a lot of money as well as exposing fraudulent behavior by your Ex;

5. The importance of reviewing (and removing) authorized users from your accounts and working with your attorney to make a plan for securing your accounts; and

6. How working with a financial advisor as part of your divorce support team can make a difference during the divorce and after.

Take control of your finances and future by making sure to protect your credit during divorce. The 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, free downloads, and more. 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.