In this episode, Michele interviews Elizabeth Douglas, ESQ, an award-winning divorce and family law attorney and speaker. Elizabeth shares her lifelong passion for law, transitioning from corporate litigation to divorce and family law to forge a deeper connection with her clients. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her work, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and holistic support for individuals going through divorce. Elizabeth also highlights the significance of self-care, Mental Health support, and the pivotal role of prenuptial agreements. The conversation touches on complex cases, modern family dynamics, and fostering self-love post-divorce. Elizabeth’s commitment to helping clients thrive after divorce and her proactive approach to evolving family law are key themes throughout the discussion.

Elizabeth is the CEO and Founder of Douglas Family Law, PLLC. She is an award-winning divorce and family law attorney in New York. She has helped her clients through challenges like divorces, custody, and surrogacy battles and believes that everyone can start over and live fulfilling lives – no matter what they go through. Elizabeth has been featured in Forbes, Fox and recently on CNBC – she is also an international keynote speaker. She strives for excellence while being a beacon to uplift her staff, community, and clients.

02:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:07 Elizabeth’s Journey to Family Law

03:49 Challenges and Emotional Impact

05:16 Empathy and Client Care

06:45 Helping Clients Through Grieving

08:50 Most Challenging Cases

10:44 Rewarding Cases and Modern Family Dynamics

12:19 Communication Issues Leading to Divorce

13:32 Life After Divorce: Healing and Moving Forward

21:09 The Importance of Prenups

27:42 Pet Custody and Legal Nuances

29:48 Fostering Self-Love After Divorce

31:09 Final Thoughts and Practice Information

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My mission is to help people learn from the successes and failures of others to develop themselves faster and more efficiently. I am just a regular person and now a podcaster. I have launched 55 episodes into the world and have many more to come. I have been podcasting for over two years now. I am the mom of 4 wonderful kids and the wife to a great husband. I also have two fur babies, a dog and a cat, and I work full time besides podcasting.