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Change of Circumstances in Child Custody – Episode 319 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Most states require a “change of circumstances” for a parent to apply for a change in the current custody orders. Some states also have a minimum timeline to file for a modification unless there is some danger to the child. […]

7 Strategies to Level Up Your Custody Game – Episode 318 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Learning to successfully navigate custody is similar to learning to play chess. You need to understand strategy and learn basic tactics before you can advance your skills. In this episode, I’ll give you seven strategies to help you

Does it Help Your Case When the Other Parent Lies – Episode 317 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. The vast majority of clients complain about the other parent lying. Many times we feel like this should be an obvious key to our success if we can prove it. But, like everything else in the

Fighting a Corrupt Child Custody System – Episode 316 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When you walk out of Court over and over and are not happy with the outcome, it can start to feel like the system is rigged or that you’re dealing with bias. And, that may be true. But, whether it’s

Child Custody Is Never Fair – Episode 315 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Fairness is our inherent expectation from the justice system. Anyone new to the child custody process quickly becomes disillusioned when they realize that fairness is nowhere in the equation. And how you conduct yourself in light of this realization can make

Your Attorney’s Agenda in Child Custody – Episode 314 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Complaints about attorney’s frequently come up in conversations about child custody. Some of this is because attorneys are inherently bad at explaining things in simple easy to understand language for clients. And some of it is because clients are so

The Power of Poise – Episode 313 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Maintaining poise is an overlooked advantage in child custody. The ability to maintain poise can give you credibility with the Court, help you to gain a mental advantage over your ex, and help you feel more empowered in the process. You never

Pacing When Communicating with a Narcissist – Episode 312 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Pacing is a great technique that I rarely hear talked about in communicating with a narcissist. It can slow their attacks, stop the incessant arguing and best of all, put you back in control of the conversation. Pacing can also

Should I or Shouldn’t I – Episode 311 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. I often get asked by clients if they should or shouldn’t bring up a concern or something they are worried about regarding their coparent. Does it make them look difficult? Does it matter? Will the Court care? In this episode, I’ll