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The Dignified Divorce with Kim M. Ciesinski, Esq., PLLC

The Dignified Divorce with Kim M. Ciesinski, Esq., PLLC

By ADR Law

Kim is a pioneer in Alternative Divorce Resolution (ADR): fostering an atmosphere of cooperation and privacy for spouses seeking a respectful and non-litigious transition into a separate life.

The Dignified Divorce features conversations with guests and tips on how to successfully navigate this step in life.

Kim's firm focuses on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement in litigated matrimonial cases.
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The Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce
May 08, 202319:19
Divorce: The “Good Divorce”- Is There Such a Thing?

Divorce: The “Good Divorce”- Is There Such a Thing?

Is it ever possible to have a “Good Divorce”? In this episode of "Dignified Divorce", Kim Ciesinski, Esq., and Lisa Mirabile, President and CEO of Vertigo Media Group, unpack the various circumstances which make it possible to have a “Good Divorce” and the positive impact it can have on a future co-parenting relationship. To learn more about causes of divorce and how you can have a positive post- divorce relationship, listen to the full episode.

Oct 26, 202227:20
Teaching Children to Cope with Divorce

Teaching Children to Cope with Divorce

Divorce is never easy for anyone in the family, especially young children. In this episode of “Dignified Divorce,” sit down with Kim Ciesinski, leader in Matrimonial Law, as she dives into a conversation surrounding how divorce affects children. Special guest and Child Specialist, Annie Levinson, shares great tips and tricks for tackling the lasting influence that this great life change can have on the young mind. Be sure to listen to the full episode for resources, helpful hints, and bits of wisdom from two industry experts!

Oct 14, 202220:00
How Divorce Affects Men

How Divorce Affects Men

Dignified Divorce: How Divorce Affects Men

Welcome back to Dignified Divorce! In this premier episode, Kim Ciesinski, Esq., welcomes back Lisa Mirabile, CEO and President of Vertigo Media Group, to the show! As a leader in the field of matrimonial law, Kim utilizes her extensive knowledge to point out some key differences in the way men and women handle divorce. Listen as Kim and Lisa explain some of these differences and misconceptions that surround men going through divorce.

Sep 19, 202226:20
How To Get Your Financial House in Order Before, During and After Divorce.

How To Get Your Financial House in Order Before, During and After Divorce.

There’s always a lot of issues to face when it comes to divorce, and finance is usually one of the more complex ones. Many people about to start the divorce process often ask what they can do to prepare for how assets and property will be split. That’s why we've brought on special guest Nancy B. Kaye, MBA who is a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. In this episode, Nancy gives great insight on what to expect, what to look for and most of all what to avoid when it comes to finances and divorce. 

About Kim

For more than 25 years, Kim Ciesinski has focused her legal career exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, child support, distribution of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as post-judgment proceedings.

Sadly, the word “divorce” has become synonymous with “destruction.” But Kim believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Ms. Ciesinski believes that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit through a healthy, positive process.

She strives to move clients through this often devastating experience by thinking out of the box and creating realistic long term goals to make the transition from marriage to divorce less traumatic. To that end, Kim focuses her practice on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation.

For more info on Kim visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

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May 07, 202129:49
Life, Divorce and Lessons Learned with David Levenstein

Life, Divorce and Lessons Learned with David Levenstein

Producer and friend, David Levenstein joins us to talk about life, divorce and lessons learned. He shares the knowledge he's gained from two divorces and helps us bust the myth of the pit bull divorce lawyer and illustrate why mediation is the obvious choice for divorce to save time, money and anguish. 

About Kim

For more than 25 years, Kim Ciesinski has focused her legal career exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, child support, distribution of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as post-judgment proceedings.

Sadly, the word “divorce” has become synonymous with “destruction.” But Kim believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Ms. Ciesinski believes that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit through a healthy, positive process.

She strives to move clients through this often devastating experience by thinking out of the box and creating realistic long term goals to make the transition from marriage to divorce less traumatic. To that end, Kim focuses her practice on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation.

For more info on Kim visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

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Apr 09, 202137:11
How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce

How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce

Children are the most important aspect of divorce and deciding when and how to tell them is such a big decision.  It's the first in a series of co-parenting decisions you're going to have to make when going through a divorce.  On this episode we're so delighted to be joined by Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach Rosalind Sedacca who founded the Child-Centered Divorce Network for parents ten years after her own divorce which took place when her son was eleven years old.

Rosalind wrote an internationally acclaimed ebook, to which we've named this episode after, How Do I Tell the Kids About The Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide To Preparing Your Children — With Love! It contains fill-in-the-blank templates that parents can customize about their own family.

About Kim

For more than 25 years, Kim Ciesinski has focused her legal career exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, child support, distribution of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as post-judgment proceedings.

Sadly, the word “divorce” has become synonymous with “destruction.” But Kim believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Ms. Ciesinski believes that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit through a healthy, positive process.

She strives to move clients through this often devastating experience by thinking out of the box and creating realistic long term goals to make the transition from marriage to divorce less traumatic. To that end, Kim focuses her practice on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation.

For more info on Kim visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

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Apr 02, 202135:15
What Is Parental Alienation and How To Avoid It

What Is Parental Alienation and How To Avoid It

On this episode we're discussing Parental Alienation with our special guest Dr. Roxane Polak, a psychologist who specializes in relationships, divorce counseling and consults as a family child specialist. We discuss what exactly Parental Alienation is, how you can identify it and how to avoid it in your relationship.   

About Kim

For more than 25 years, Kim Ciesinski has focused her legal career exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, child support, distribution of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as post-judgment proceedings.

Sadly, the word “divorce” has become synonymous with “destruction.” But Kim believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Ms. Ciesinski believes that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit through a healthy, positive process.

She strives to move clients through this often devastating experience by thinking out of the box and creating realistic long term goals to make the transition from marriage to divorce less traumatic. To that end, Kim focuses her practice on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation.

For more info on Kim visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

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Mar 12, 202136:02
When Is the Right Time To Start Dating After Divorce

When Is the Right Time To Start Dating After Divorce

Just about everyone going through a divorce gets to the point where they think they are ready to start dating. I myself thought I was ready before I actually was, simply because I was able to identify what I didn't like about my marriage. I was wrong! Coming to the decision to start dating after a divorce is a process, and that's why we're happy to have our special guest, Heidi Krantz, Professional Life Coach and Speaker!  Heidi is the founder of Reinvention Life Coaching. She is a published author and a well known speaker who coaches individuals and groups to accomplish their goals in every aspect of their lives. Heidi is the podcast host of Breakup to Breakthrough with Coach Heidi K as well as the cohost of a TV series called “Have You Heard” powered by Rude Rangers Entertainment.

In this episode we cover some tips on what to do and what not to do when restarting your dating life after divorce! 

About Kim

For more than 25 years, Kim Ciesinski has focused her legal career exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, child support, distribution of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as post-judgment proceedings.

Sadly, the word “divorce” has become synonymous with “destruction.” But Kim believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Ms. Ciesinski believes that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit through a healthy, positive process.

She strives to move clients through this often devastating experience by thinking out of the box and creating realistic long term goals to make the transition from marriage to divorce less traumatic. To that end, Kim focuses her practice on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation.

For more info on Kim visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

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Mar 05, 202127:44
What You Need To Know About Bankruptcy and Divorce

What You Need To Know About Bankruptcy and Divorce

Marital debt and what to do with it is often one of the big issues in divorce.  Our special guest, Heath Berger is one of the most respected consumer bankruptcy practitioners on Long Island. Heath gets a lot of calls from people who get nothing in their divorce and then owe money from fees. Avoid falling into this category and get some other tips on how to handle bankruptcy and divorce in this episode.

About Kim

For more than 25 years, Kim Ciesinski has focused her legal career exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, child support, distribution of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as post-judgment proceedings.

Sadly, the word “divorce” has become synonymous with “destruction.” But Kim believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Ms. Ciesinski believes that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit through a healthy, positive process.

She strives to move clients through this often devastating experience by thinking out of the box and creating realistic long term goals to make the transition from marriage to divorce less traumatic. To that end, Kim focuses her practice on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation.

For more info on Kim visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

Feb 26, 202127:12
What Happens to the Marital Residence After Divorce

What Happens to the Marital Residence After Divorce

In recent years the divorce rate for those 50 and older have increased substantially.  The divorce rate for those 65 and older has tripled since 1990.  These divorces, commonly dubbed grey divorce, present a unique set of financial challenges.  Many often wonder what will happen to their house during a divorce?  Our guest on this episode, Tim Kennedy of US Mortgage Corp, brings some options on how to handle these challenges especially with the marital residence.  

Reach Tim at 631-750-0520 or email him at Tim.Kennedy@USMortgage.com 

About Kim

For more than 25 years, Kim Ciesinski has focused her legal career exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, child support, distribution of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as post-judgment proceedings.

Sadly, the word “divorce” has become synonymous with “destruction.” But Kim believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Ms. Ciesinski believes that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit through a healthy, positive process.

She strives to move clients through this often devastating experience by thinking out of the box and creating realistic long term goals to make the transition from marriage to divorce less traumatic. To that end, Kim focuses her practice on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation.

For more info on Kim and ADR visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

Feb 05, 202135:41
How Is Debt Split in a Divorce?

How Is Debt Split in a Divorce?

How debt is divided is something everyone wonders about when going through a divorce.  How do family courts split up debt? Is it different during mediation?  Has the pandemic had a bigger impact on divorce and debt?  Our guest today, Leslie Tayne, Esq. is a highly respected debt attorney, advisor and author of the book "Life & Debt: A Fresh Approach to Achieving Financial Wellness."  Leslie answers all of our questions and provides excellent insight on how to tackle this important issue.

Get a copy of her book here https://amzn.to/3iXRmAj 

About Kim

For more than 25 years, Kim Ciesinski has focused her legal career exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, child support, distribution of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as post-judgment proceedings.

Sadly, the word “divorce” has become synonymous with “destruction.” But Kim believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Ms. Ciesinski believes that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit through a healthy, positive process.

She strives to move clients through this often devastating experience by thinking out of the box and creating realistic long term goals to make the transition from marriage to divorce less traumatic. To that end, Kim focuses her practice on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation.

For more info on Kim and ADR visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.


Jan 29, 202134:34
A Personal Divorce Story and the Pitfalls of Divorce Litigation

A Personal Divorce Story and the Pitfalls of Divorce Litigation

We've been bringing on divorce experts on our past few episodes so on this show our special guest Tom Russo joins us to share his own personal divorce experience and the pitfalls of traditional divorce litigation. 

For more info on Kim and ADR visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

Jan 15, 202135:59
How To Thrive After Trauma

How To Thrive After Trauma

Shari Botwin joins us on this episode to discuss how to thrive after trauma.  If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org.  You'll also find great resources at https://www.womenslawproject.org.  And you can find out more about our guest Shari Botwin at http://www.sharibotwin.com.

For more info on Kim and ADR visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

Jan 09, 202135:27
The Difference Between A Traditional Divorce Attorney And Alternative Divorce Resolution

The Difference Between A Traditional Divorce Attorney And Alternative Divorce Resolution

On this special episode, I switch seats with David Levenstein who interviews me on the difference between the traditional divorce process and Alternative Divorce Resolution.   Understanding how each works can drastically help you throughout your divorce. For more info visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

Jan 08, 202139:09
How to Co-Parent Through the Holidays

How to Co-Parent Through the Holidays

On this episode we discuss how to co-parent through the holidays with our special guest  Dr. Roxane Polack. Dr Polack is a psychologist specializing in relationships, divorce counseling and she consults as a family child specialist in collaborative divorce cases.

For more info on Kim and ADR visit https://adrlawny.com or call 516-308-2922.

Dec 24, 202035:50
The Unique Financial Challenges That Women Face During and After Divorce

The Unique Financial Challenges That Women Face During and After Divorce

Special guest financial advisor Stacy Francis joins us on this episode as we discuss the financial challenges that women face during and after divorce.

Dec 11, 202036:13
The Challenges Men Face During and After Divorce
Dec 04, 202035:56
Happily Even After with Vertigo Media Group

Happily Even After with Vertigo Media Group

We turn the tables on this episode as Kim is actually the guest of Vertigo Media Group's President & CEO Lisa Mirable! 

Nov 23, 202024:51
Women Entering The Workforce After Divorce
Nov 20, 202042:31
Happily Even After 11/12/20

Happily Even After 11/12/20

On this episode Kim is going by special guest Dr. Roxanne Polak who is a psychologist specializing in relationships and divorce counciling.

Nov 12, 202037:08
Happily Even After 11/5/20

Happily Even After 11/5/20

On this episode, Kim Ciesinski Esq. PLLC explains why Divorce should be handled outside of the legal system

Nov 05, 202035:07
Happily Even After 10/22/20

Happily Even After 10/22/20

As a leader in the field of matrimonial law, Kim Ciesinski, attorney and owner of ADR Law, discusses her career path, momentous experiences, challenges and her vision for the future. Get inspired and listen to Kim as she shares her journey in these exciting podcast episodes!

Oct 22, 202034:22