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EPISODE 49

When Divorce Isn’t Just Difficult—It’s Strategic

Family law attorney Marc Garelick joins Michèle Heffron for a grounded conversation on navigating high-conflict divorce, custody complications, and coercive control—with strategy, support, and the clarity to move forward.

In this powerful and insightful episode of Getting to the Heart: Life, Relationships & Divorce, Michèle Heffron is joined by Marc Garelick, managing partner of the Orange County office of Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers. With decades of experience in high-conflict divorce, custody disputes, and complex asset division, Marc brings not only legal expertise but a grounded, compassionate understanding of the emotional terrain his clients must navigate.

Through an honest, nuanced conversation, Michèle and Marc explore what it really takes to move through divorce—from the courtroom strategies that matter to the inner work required to regain clarity and personal power. They discuss the pitfalls of navigating custody with a narcissistic ex, the emotional complexity of financial control, and why even the most contentious divorces need moments of grace and strategy.

Listeners will gain practical insights into:

Why slowing down before making major divorce decisions matters How to separate emotional pain from legal process What to do when you're dealing with an abusive or manipulative ex Why representation, emotional support, and personalized strategy are essential.

The changing landscape of family law, especially post-Covid Michèle also shares how her own experience informs the work she does with clients—guiding them through the emotional messiness of divorce with clarity, dignity, and strength. She introduces her upcoming Calling in “The One” private coaching program, a 10-week journey for women ready to become the version of themselves capable of receiving real, aligned love—on the other side of loss, heartbreak, or old patterns.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the stormy weather of divorce or supporting someone who is. Because, as spring teaches us, even the most turbulent skies eventually part—and reveal the possibility of something brighter.