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Divorce gets marketed like a fight you have to “win” in court, but that story is often the most expensive one you can buy. We’re joined by Georgia attorney and mediator Tracy Moore Grant, the creator of the Amicable Divorce Network, to explain what an amicable divorce really looks like when the professionals are the ones doing the hard work of staying calm, solution-focused, and fair on billing.

We talk about why most cases settle anyway, and how the wrong mindset from either side can turn simple problems into months of delays and massive legal fees. Tracy shares a concrete example involving health insurance being dropped mid-divorce and how a resolution-driven approach can fix it quickly, versus how a contested approach can drag it out until it’s too late. We also dig into a big misconception: you do not have to be friendly or “get along” to choose a more amicable process.

You’ll also hear a clear comparison of collaborative divorce versus an amicable model, including what happens to confidentiality and why some people end up having to replace their entire team if the case shifts toward court. Finally, we spend time on gray divorce, where retirement, taxes, restricted stock, and home equity decisions can shape the next 20 years, and why specialists like a certified divorce financial analyst and certified divorce lending professional can change the outcome.

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To learn more, find a vetted divorce professional in your area and to find links to the books visit:

https://www.amicabledivorcenetwork.com/

Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce.

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