top of page

Debra Whitson

Executive Contributor

Attorney, Mediator & Certified Divorce Specialist™

icons-11.png
icons-12.png
twitter.png

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Debra Whitson

Attorney, Mediator & Certified Divorce Specialist™

For the first half of her career, Debra Whitson was a prosecutor, and she spent the latter half specializing in Matrimonial and Family Law. She is an experienced mediator and collaborative divorce practitioner as well as a recognized expert in working with victims of domestic violence. Debra believes that legal battles are more harmful to families than helpful, and is passionate about helping people find ways to make their own decisions for their families, rather than leaving their outcomes in the hands of a stranger in a black robe. When court is unavoidable, Debra aims to educate and support people to make the legal process less costly, scary, uncertain, and stressful.

All articles

The Breadwinner Has Changed and What Happens When the Wife Earns More in Divorce?

For generations, conversations about divorce often began with a familiar financial assumption: the husband earned more, while the wife was more likely to be financially dependent. That picture no longer reflects...

The Modern Marriage Has Changed, Shouldn’t the Divorce Process Change Too?

Marriage today looks very different than it did a generation ago. In many households, both spouses work. Women increasingly serve as primary breadwinners, business owners, executives, physicians, attorneys...

Staying Close to Your Children on Father’s Day After Separation

Father's Day can look very different after a separation or divorce. For some fathers, it may be the first Father's Day spent apart from their children. For others, it may be a day divided between...

A Father's Future – Navigating Divorce, Custody, and Parenting Time

Father's Day is often a celebration of the moments that matter most. Bedtime stories, coaching little league games, helping with homework, family vacations, and the countless everyday moments that shape...

How Women Changed the Way Families Navigate Divorce

Every March, Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on the extraordinary contributions women have made across every field of society, including the legal profession. In family law in particular...

Mediating Divorce in the New Year – Why January Is an Ideal Time for a More Peaceful Approach

The start of a new year often brings a renewed focus on clarity, intention, and long-term wellbeing. For many couples, it is also the moment when difficult but necessary conversations about separation...

Copy of Certificate of Honor (1).png

CREA Global Awards presented to

Debra Whitson

Attorney, Mediator & Certified Divorce Specialist™

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

Copy of Certificate of Honor (1).png

Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Debra Whitson

Attorney, Mediator & Certified Divorce Specialist™

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

bottom of page