Family & Divorce Lawyer Magnolia Levy: “5 Things You need To Know to Survive and Thrive During and After a Divorce”
An interview with Ilyssa Panitz
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10 min readApr 23, 2021
One: Do not cede control of the finances to your spouse during your marriage! I know there is a division of labor during the marriage but stay involved, stay engaged, and stay in the know.
Two: You do not have to listen to everyone. When you tell people you are divorcing, everyone will have an opinion. Pick one or two people to confide in and listen to, along with your lawyer, and tune out the rest of the Greek Chorus.Three: Your children are watching everything you say and do. Make sure they feel safe, loved, and supported. Do your best to present a unified front with your spouse.
Four: No one wins a divorce. Prepare for an emotional roller coaster. It has its ups, it has its downs, it will…
