Split | A Podcast on Modern Divorce

This guide gives co-parents simple, real-life phrases to set boundaries with warmth and clarity. Stay connected, keep structure, and guide your kids with confidence — no yelling required.

Dr. Beth Raines shares her must-read picks for parents and educators, exploring how to raise resilient, independent kids. Her list includes titles like Bad Therapy, Coming Apart, The Vanishing American Adult, and more — each offering insight into parenting, culture, and growth.

Gus recommends a thought-provoking list of books tackling today’s most pressing issues around parenting, childhood, and mental health. From Abigail Shrier’s Bad Therapy to Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, these titles explore why kids are struggling and how adults can better support them. Also included are powerful reads on gender, abusive behavior, and co-parenting strategies, offering insight and practical tools for personal growth and family stability.

Divorce can feel overwhelming, but getting organized early can ease stress and save time. This checklist helps you gather the essential documents your legal and financial team will need. Whether you're preparing or just considering divorce, having this information ready empowers you to make informed decisions with greater confidence.

Before filing for divorce, it's important to reflect on your emotional, practical, and support readiness. This self-assessment offers a space for honest clarity—not perfection—so you can move forward with greater confidence. Wherever you are in the process, remember you don’t have to face it alone.