In this episode of Beyond the Breakup with Robin, Dallas family law attorney Robin Zegen welcomes guest Katie Franklin, a neutral mental health professional who helps couples navigate the collaborative divorce process.

Robin and Katie discuss the important role mental health professionals play in helping divorcing couples communicate effectively, manage emotions, and make informed decisions about their future. They explain how a neutral mental health professional facilitates collaborative meetings, helps reduce conflict, and guides parents toward solutions that prioritize their children’s well-being.

The conversation also explores how collaborative divorce differs from traditional courtroom litigation, why identifying shared goals can help rebuild trust, and how working with a team of professionals can lead to more thoughtful parenting plans and financial agreements.

Most importantly, Robin and Katie discuss how collaborative divorce helps families look beyond past disagreements and focus on building a healthier future. By encouraging respectful communication and cooperation, the process can help parents maintain stronger co-parenting relationships and create a more positive environment for their children long after the divorce is finalized. Katie Franklin- https://franklincollab.com/

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In this episode of Beyond the Breakup with Robin, Dallas family law attorney Robin Zegen explores what it really means to move forward after a divorce.

Robin discusses why divorce should be viewed as a transition rather than simply an ending, and how the decisions made during the divorce process can shape your life long after the legal case is over. She explains how conflict, litigation, and unresolved anger can make it harder for families to move forward, especially when children are involved.

The conversation also looks at how collaborative divorce can help couples make informed decisions about finances, property, businesses, parenting, and their future without handing every major choice over to a judge. Robin also explains the role of financial professionals, mental health professionals, and child specialists in helping families build practical solutions that work beyond the divorce itself.

Most importantly, this episode focuses on the bigger picture: creating a new life, protecting your relationship with your children, and making choices today that can make life after divorce easier for everyone involved.

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In this introductory episode of Beyond the Breakup with Robin, Dallas family law attorney Robin Zegen shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped her approach to divorce and family law.

Robin discusses how her own divorce changed how she viewed the traditional court process, why she believes families benefit from more control over important decisions, and how collaborative divorce can offer a more respectful path forward. She also explains the role of neutral professionals, including financial experts, mental health professionals, and child specialists, in helping families make informed decisions.

The conversation also explores how divorce affects children, why reducing conflict matters for co-parenting, and how Robin’s background in finance and more than 30 years of legal experience shape how she works with clients.

Plus, listeners get to know Robin beyond the law, including her family, her path to becoming a family law attorney, and life with two Saint Bernards in Texas. https://thedallasdivorceattorney.com/ 972-653-0448