Diana Romanov on Matt & Sheri Salis Untoxicated Podcast: When to Walk Away

Diana Romanov joins Matt & Sheri Salis on the Untoxicated Podcast to discuss relationship red flags, the patterns that lead to divorce, and how to know when it’s time to walk away. The conversation reflects the Untoxicated approach—breaking unhealthy cycles, gaining clarity, and making decisions with awareness. __ ~____ ~____ ~____ ~____ ~____ ~__ Connect with Matt & Sheri Salis: Website: https://soberandunashamed.com/ Podcast: https://un-toxicated.com/ Books: https://soberandunashamed.com/books/ __________________________________ Diana Romanov (former Diana Romanovska), Divorce Attorney and a Certified Family Law Specialist, in San Francisco, California https://www.romanovskalaw.com T.: 415-347-0584 You can book an appointment online here: https://romanovskalaw.as.me You can purchase my "Divorce Like a Boss" book here: https://dianaromanov.com Follow me on Facebook here:   / familylawcalifornia   and Instagram here:   / divorce_like_a_boss   Ms. Romanov is a San Francisco family law attorney, licensed to practice in both California and Germany. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist in San Francisco and unique in her field, a rare divorce attorney who is able to provide legal counsel, representation, and mediation services in English, Russian, and German in order to better serve her clients. Ms. Romanov previously worked as a prosecutor in the Office of the District Attorney of the Regional Superior Court of Berlin, and for several large firms including Beiten Burghard & Wegner, and Linklaters Oppenhoff & Raedler. She was awarded the Outstanding Pro Bono Award for Family Law Cases by the Justice and Diversity Center for her volunteer work with the Bar Association of San Francisco in 2012 and 2013. She was also selected to the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ list for her high standards of client care and in-depth knowledge of the law. Ms. Romanov received her J.D. with a concentration in family law from the Freie University School of Law, a research University located in Berlin and one of the most prominent universities in Germany. She received her Master’s Degree (LL.M.) in US Legal Studies from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. Ms. Romanov has been a resident of San Francisco since 2009. She was born in Kiev and lived there until the age of 15 when she moved with her family to Germany. Living in such diverse places has given Ms. Romanov an understanding of different cultures that helps her thoughtfully practice law and be better connected with each of her clients. When Ms. Romanov moved to San Francisco, she decided that she wanted to start a boutique family law firm so that she would have the time to really connect with her clients and make a difference in each matter. Ms. Romanov also has a personal understanding of what it is like to go through a divorce, having been through one herself. This personal experience allows her to empathize with her clients and understand what is important to them. Ms. Romanov is regarded as one of the best divorce attorneys in San Francisco. Her breadth of experience in California divorce law includes the areas of child custody and visitation rights; child, spousal, and domestic partner support; domestic violence restraining orders; and asset and property division. Beyond Ms. Romanov’s expertise as a divorce lawyer, she also specializes in other family law matters including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as the enforcement of premarital and post-marital agreements. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:22 The Family Dynamic 01:24 A Relationship Affected by Addiction 01:49 Boundaries Without Consequences 04:02 Our Guest: Diana & Her Approach 05:27 Client Education 07:49 Educate Clients Early — Save Time & Money 09:38 Clients Value Connection 10:28 Ruining the Stigma About Lawyers 10:59 Early Content & Acting Videos 11:25 Should I Stay or Should I Go 13:51 What Is the Key to a Successful Divorce 15:30 Boss Means In Charge 16:33 Client Approval Before Action 17:14 Client Involvement Is Required 18:50 The Client Lives With the Consequences 19:52 Do You Believe in Second Chances 22:51 Why Women More Often Initiate Divorce 24:08 How Did You Miss This 25:04 Child Custody 32:03 Co-Parenting Communication Apps 34:35 The Cost of Winning 37:24 Staying Patient & Compassionate 40:38 How AI Is Changing Divorce 45:14 Wedding Vows & Expectations 48:12 Does Gender Affect Who Is More Vengeful 50:46 How Your Practice Has Changed 52:56 Where to Find Diana / Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legal Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice for your matter. Nothing in this video should be construed to form an attorney-client relationship.