Episode 9: Divorce on the Mind - A Lawyer's Guide to Emotional Survival

In this episode of The Silent Epidemic, Hatice Mehmet-Quirk is joined by Devon McNamara, senior associate and family law specialist at Leonard Gray LLP, for a lively discussion on the emotional challenges of divorce and child custody cases. Ever wondered how a family lawyer might handle a celebrity breakup like Molly Mae and Tommy Fury’s? We dive into that hypothetical, using it to explore the value of mediation and keeping co-parenting relationships strong—even when the world is watching!Devon also opens up about the real-life pressures of her job, sharing how she juggles a demanding legal career with motherhood and the strategies she uses to avoid burnout. She highlights the mental health toll of divorce and gives practical advice on navigating the emotional rollercoaster, especially as men and women often approach separation differently.