Divorce makes us feel vulnerable. And many of us lawyer up and come out swinging to protect ourselves.

But what if there’s a more effective way to reach an agreement with your ex? What if a little self-reflection early on can help you improve the process of working with a divorce professional?

Jacinta Gallant is a respected lawyer, mediator and educator recognized internationally for her innovative approach to conflict resolution training. Jacinta’s Our Family in Two Homes resources for divorce professionals help their clients prepare for effective dispute resolution. 

On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Jacinta joins Katherine to share her journey from cutthroat divorce litigator to effective mediator, describing how she leverages curiosity to understand clients on a deeper level and deliver what they need.

Jacinta walks us through the reflection questions she encourages people to ask themselves before they meet with a divorce lawyer and explains how divorce attorneys serve clients better when they don’t pretend to have all the answers.

Listen in to understand why people who take the ‘high road’ get better deals than those who come out swinging and get Jacinta’s advice on using divorce as an opportunity for self-discovery and catalyst for a better life!

Topics Covered 

• Jacinta’s journey from cutthroat divorce litigator to effective mediator
• Why divorce attorneys can’t serve clients well when we pretend to have all the answers
• How Jacinta leverages curiosity to understand clients on a deeper level and deliver what they need
• What Jacinta learned by asking clients what it was like to work with her
• How Jacinta’s reflection questions help clients get to know themselves better
• How Jacinta’s Our Family in Two Homes workbook is delivered through the services of a collaborative divorce professional
• The benefit of reflecting on your hopes and fears re: parenting and finances before you meet with a divorce lawyer
• Why people who take the ‘high road’ get better deals than those who come out swinging
• Divorce as an opportunity for self-discovery + catalyst for a better life

Connect with Jacinta Gallant

Jacinta’s Website

The Authentic Professional Podcast

Our Family in Two Homes

Connect with Katherine Miller 

The Center for Understanding in Conflict 

Miller Law Group 

Katherine on LinkedIn 

The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller 

Email katherine@miller-law.com 

Call (914) 685-9805

Resources

Dr. Cheryl Picard’s Insight Approach to Conflict Resolution

Going Steady: A Toolkit for Building Our Future Together by Jacinta Gallant