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.

In this episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast, Tamar is joined by attorney and author Renee Bauer.

Renee has been a divorce attorney for 20 years. She is the founder and managing attorney of Happy Even After Family Law in Connecticut.

Renee is also an international speaker, author of 4 books – Divorce in Connecticut, The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success, the children's book Percy's Imperfectly Perfect Family, and her most recent, She Who Wins.

Renee hosts the annual She Who Wins Summit, a live event created to inspire, motivate and challenge women to move forward bravely in their personal and business lives. Her impact has been recognized by Success Magazine where she was nominated as a Woman of Influence and with awards such as Litigator of the Year, Women-Owned Business of the Year, and New Leaders in the Law. She has been featured in multiple media outlets such as the International Business Times, Comment Central, AP News, NBC, FOX, and iHeart Radio.

In this episode, Tamar and Renee explore:

• Why Renee fell in love with family law
• How Renee helps clients mitigate conflict
• Tough conversations lawyers can have with clients to help them realize when they are escalating conflict
• When going to court is unavoidable
• Other tips and tidbits of legal expertise
• Renee's app She Who Wins and all that it provides

You can find Renee on Instagram @msreneebauer or her firm website http://familylawyerct.com.

As always, you can find me at http://nbdivorcecoaching.com or on Instagram at @nbdivorcecoaching.

Be back with a new episode soon!