When Life Gives You Lemons – Episode 327 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We all know the phrase When Life Gives You Lemons……….Make Lemonade. But when you lose your primary relationship, are away from your kids, are financially destroyed, or just stuck in a pit of grief it can feel nearly impossible to pull

Parenting Plan Blueprint – Episode 326 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. If you have a narcissistic or high-conflict co-parent then the components of your parenting plan and the level of detail becomes critical. In this episode, I’ll break down the major components of a parenting plan and share some of the details that are

Navigating a Broken Court System – Episode 325 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Many parents feel like our Court system is broken. The system is definitely overloaded and is run by humans, so it doesn’t always get things right. In this episode, I’ll talk about the weaknesses in the system, why they exist, and

5 Types of Court Hearings in Child Custody – Episode 324 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In this episode, I’ll talk about some of the common court hearings we see in child custody cases. Different hearings have different agendas, sometimes there is live testimony, sometimes not and sometimes it’s just to “check in” with

5 Strategies to Stay Centered with a Narcissist – Episode 323 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. A narcissist will do all they can to keep you “off center” emotionally. It makes you easier to manipulate. One of the first steps in regaining your power after this kind of toxic relationship is to learn to

5 Red Flags of a Narcissistic Co-Parent – Episode 322 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In this episode, I’ll give you five common red flags in child custody that indicate you may be dealing with a narcissistic or high-conflict co-parent. Understanding what you are dealing with is the first step to solving the problem.

3 Ways Narcissists Condition You – Episode 321 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We have unknowingly spent our entire relationship with the narcissist being conditioned. This conditioning results in continued behaviors even once the relationship is over. They become the same tools the narcissist uses to manipulate you in co-parenting your children. I’ll give

5 Common Ways Narcissistic Co-Parents Manipulate – Episode 320 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. There are patterns of behavior narcissists use to manipulate people. We’ll talk about 5 of the most common ones seen, particularly in co-parenting and one simple technique you can use to greatly reduce the effectiveness of the narcissist’s manipulation. To

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.