Donuts & Divorce: A Family Law Podcast

Ep. 57: Silent Divorce: The Phenomenon Overtaking Infidelity and Money Issues as the Top Reason for Divorcing Couples

In this episode, Attorney Dorothy O'Neil explains the concept of Silent Divorce and how it is perhaps even overtaking infidelity and money issues as a top reason to divorce.  She provides a hypothetical of what Silent Divorce may look like, as well as common signs.  She also explains ways to address Silent Divorce with professional experts. Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC.  She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.  If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising.  Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast.  The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice.  Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use.  Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel.  In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

Ep. 56: A Closer Look at Child Support in Pennsylvania

In this episode, Attorneys Dorothy O'Neil and Aleksandra Kocelko take a closer look at child support and answer 3 main questions: (1) what counts as income in calculating child support, (2) what expenses are considered in calculating child support, and (3) what deviations or arguments are available to adjust the basic child support amount. Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC.  She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.  If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising.  Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast.  The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice.  Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use.  Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel.  In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

Ep. 55: High Conflict Co-Parenting with Stephanie Wijkstrom

In this episode, Dorothy O'Neil interviews Stephanie Wijkstrom, MS, LPC, NBCC, who is the CEO and founder of The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh.  In this episode, they discuss what high conflict co-parenting looks like, the effect it can have on children, how to implement resources and boundaries, and habits to reduce conflict over time. Find out more about Stephanie and The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh here:  https://counselingwellnesspgh.com/team/marriage-counseling/ Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC.  She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.  If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising.  Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast.  The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice.  Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use.  Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel.  In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

Ep. 54: The Post-Divorce Checklist with Donna Cheswick

In this episode, Dorothy O'Neil and Donna Cheswick discuss the post-divorce checklist items that you do not want to forget once you are officially divorced! Since 2008, Donna Cheswick has been a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and assists clients, couples and their attorneys to better understand the financial complexities surrounding divorce and to forecast the long-term effects of alternative settlement proposals. She is also a trained divorce mediator, a financial neutral in Collaborative Divorce and a Certified QDRO Specialist. https://cheswickdivorcesolutions.com/about-us/ Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC.  She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.  If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising.  Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast.  The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice.  Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use.  Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel.  In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

Ep. 53: Blended Family Mediation: How to Formulate a Cohesive Plan for Multiple Family Functioning

In this episode, Dorothy addresses a newer concept of Mediation: Blended Family Mediation.  Blended Family Mediation is when co-parents and potentially their significant others sit with a mediator to go through a parenting plan that is all encompassing for all parties and all children’s schedules and needs.  It focuses on the bigger picture as a whole, as opposed to just the two co-parents' schedules.  Check out this latest episode to see if Blended Family Mediation is a fit for you! Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC.  She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.  If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising.  Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast.  The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice.  Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use.  Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel.  In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.