Donuts & Divorce: A Family Law Podcast

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Donuts & Divorce: A Family Law Podcast, is a podcast focusing on all aspects of family law. BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC is here to help navigate the waters of divorce and separation (including the who, what, when, where and how to do it), but also provide insight on the aspects of divorce and separation that are NOT always addressed in the courtroom (how to co-parent with someone you simply may not like right now, or how to determine what you can and cannot afford post-divorce). Join host Dorothy O’Neil, one of the Founding Members of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC, as she discusses the many topics surrounding family law issues, including divorce, custody, and child/spousal support. This podcast series is created by BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. Visit us at boklawfirm.com for more information. This program should not be considered legal advice. Because every family's needs are different, please contact one of our family law attorneys to discuss your unique situation. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com.

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October 22, 2026Episode 5950 min

Ep. 59: The Benefits of Using Art Therapy in Divorcing Families

In this episode, Dorothy interviews Ann Hines, who is a licensed and board certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. She is the founder of Heal With Creativity, and incorporates Art Therapy into her practice, which includes individual therapy for children and adults, as well as family, group and couples art therapy. Ann is also a Collaboratively trained Divorce Coach for Collaborative Divorce Cases. IN this episode, Ann and Dorothy discuss art therapy, what it is, and how it can be useful particularly for families separating or divorcing. Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

August 14, 2026Episode 581 hr 29 min

Ep. 58: Child Therapy During Divorce: What Every Parent Needs to Know with Dr. Allyson Casey-Jovanovich

In this episode, Dorothy interviews Dr. Allyson Casey-Jovanovich from the Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. Together, they discuss the important of child therapy during separation and divorce, including why parents may want to consider it, what actually happens in child therapy, how parents can be involved, and whether child therapy can be used in court. Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

May 27, 2026Episode 5726 min

Ep. 57: Silent Divorce: The Phenomenon Overtaking Infidelity and Money Issues as the Top Reason for Divorcing Couples

In this episode, Attorney Dorothy O'Neil explains the concept of Silent Divorce and how it is perhaps even overtaking infidelity and money issues as a top reason to divorce. She provides a hypothetical of what Silent Divorce may look like, as well as common signs. She also explains ways to address Silent Divorce with professional experts. Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

April 23, 2026Episode 561 hr 5 min

Ep. 56: A Closer Look at Child Support in Pennsylvania

In this episode, Attorneys Dorothy O'Neil and Aleksandra Kocelko take a closer look at child support and answer 3 main questions: (1) what counts as income in calculating child support, (2) what expenses are considered in calculating child support, and (3) what deviations or arguments are available to adjust the basic child support amount. Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

March 24, 2026Episode 5556 min

Ep. 55: High Conflict Co-Parenting with Stephanie Wijkstrom

In this episode, Dorothy O'Neil interviews Stephanie Wijkstrom, MS, LPC, NBCC, who is the CEO and founder of The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. In this episode, they discuss what high conflict co-parenting looks like, the effect it can have on children, how to implement resources and boundaries, and habits to reduce conflict over time. Find out more about Stephanie and The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh here: https://counselingwellnesspgh.com/team/marriage-counseling/ Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

February 23, 2026Episode 541 hr 10 min

Ep. 54: The Post-Divorce Checklist with Donna Cheswick

In this episode, Dorothy O'Neil and Donna Cheswick discuss the post-divorce checklist items that you do not want to forget once you are officially divorced! Since 2008, Donna Cheswick has been a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and assists clients, couples and their attorneys to better understand the financial complexities surrounding divorce and to forecast the long-term effects of alternative settlement proposals. She is also a trained divorce mediator, a financial neutral in Collaborative Divorce and a Certified QDRO Specialist. https://cheswickdivorcesolutions.com/about-us/ Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

January 22, 2026Episode 5328 min

Ep. 53: Blended Family Mediation: How to Formulate a Cohesive Plan for Multiple Family Functioning

In this episode, Dorothy addresses a newer concept of Mediation: Blended Family Mediation. Blended Family Mediation is when co-parents and potentially their significant others sit with a mediator to go through a parenting plan that is all encompassing for all parties and all children’s schedules and needs. It focuses on the bigger picture as a whole, as opposed to just the two co-parents' schedules. Check out this latest episode to see if Blended Family Mediation is a fit for you! Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

June 25, 2025Episode 5223 min

Ep. 52: Premarital Mediation - Starting your Marriage out with a Strong Foundation!

In this episode, Attorney Dorothy O'Neil discusses the rise of Premarital Mediation, and how couples can mediate the terms of a Premarital Agreement. Many couples are choosing this process as a means of "marriage planning" so that they are on the same page when it comes to finances, responsibilities, and combining households. Check it out! Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

May 27, 2025Episode 5146 min

Ep. 51: What REALLY is Shared Custody in Pennsylvania?

In this episode, Attorneys Dorothy O'Neil and Aleksandra Kocelko tackle the subject of shared custody, and what that really means under Pennsylvania law. The address shared legal custody, as well as shared physical custody, along with the varying schedules parents can choose from. Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

April 25, 2025Episode 5041 min

Ep. 50: What is Discovery and How is it Used in Divorce?

In this episode, Partners and Founding Members Dorothy O'Neil and Rachael Bowe discuss the "Discovery" Phase of Divorce, which can also be called the "Information Gathering" Phase of Divorce. They dive into the various discovery options, such as Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents, as well as Requests for Admissions, Depositions and Subpoenas, all with an aim of gathering financial information to assist with the settlement of the divorce. Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com. The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

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