The Essential Recipe for Finally Leaving your High Conflict Marriage with Karen McMahon | Episode 143

High-conflict marriage will inevitably lead to high-conflict divorce, and today on Divorce At Altitude, divorce coach Karen McMahon is here to tell us all about her coaching plan for people looking to exit their high-conflict marriages. Tuning in, you’ll hear exactly what a high-conflict marriage is, why people stay in these unhappy marriages, how to rewire your mind, come out of your isolation, reimagine your life, and ultimately, end this unhealthy relationship, why divorce is a transformational process, and so much more! 

We also discuss why you need to stay on top of the laws and your finances when getting divorced, the importance of selecting an attorney that is right for you, and why you need to be realistic about how your spouse will handle the divorce. Karen even shares her high-conflict marriage exit plan with us before explaining why telling children about divorce separately is sometimes better. Finally, she tells us about her own high-conflict divorce and inspires some hope in anyone who may be experiencing something similar. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• What the concept of a high-conflict marriage means to Karen. 
• The most common reasons people stay in these unhealthy marriages.
• How to rewire your mind when trying to get out of a high-conflict marriage. 
• The importance of building a support network after the isolation of this marriage.
• What reimagining yourself means in the context of a high-conflict marriage. 
• Karen explores the transformational nature of divorce.
• The importance of getting educated when getting divorced and knowing the law. 
• Why you can’t have a bully for an attorney when ending a high-conflict marriage.
• What goes into the exit plan for a high-conflict marriage. 
• Why Karen thinks telling kids about divorce separately is oftentimes better. 
• A story from Karen’s own divorce and the level of stress and conflict she dealt with.
• The importance of being realistic about how your divorce will be handled. 

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

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