THE Amicable Divorce Expert with Judith Weigle
Society & Culture:Relationships
I. Include everything in the marital settlement agreement and refer to the settlement agreement to avoid arguments
II. Avoid Arguments by Looking at all Aspects of the Co-Parenting Relationship
a. Third Party to pick children up from school or after school event
b. Pick-up Late Clause
c. Asking for co-parent’s help in the other co-parent’s house
d. When children don’t want to go to other parent’s house
e. Attending children’s school events, sitting together
f. Introducing new partner to other parent and the children
g. Moving your address to another county, or more than 20 miles away from their school
h. Provisional clause if the payor loses their job
i. Include a meeting with a Parenting Plan Coordinator, or a Divorce Coach, or a therapist who specializes in the co-parent relationship for post-divorce issues pg. 51-52
III. Have a joint bank account for children’s expenses
a. Discuss all activities well ahead of when money has to be provided
b. Keep a minimum balance in the account, and deposit money one month ahead of when needed, if possible
c. Both parents’ names should be on the account
IV. How to Create a Good Co-Parenting Schedule
a. Consider the children’s school and activity schedule first, and then look at how the parents can support that schedule
b. Do not insist on 50/50 time share if you can’t spend time with your child
c. Make child support money secondary to the relationship you’re building with your child. In a mediated settlement agreement you can choose however you want to construct the financial support of your children.
V. Addiction and Behavioral Issues
a. Legal advice
b. Speak up; don’t avoid this discussion just to avoid an argument or to get the divorce finalized
c. Put provisions in place if the substance-challenged spouse waivers on staying clean
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When a Parent Doesn't Want To Be a Parent
Divorce Is a New Awakening: Time To Make Some Changes
Timing and Compromise are Essential
In Mediation It's Not What You Say But How You Say It
Divorcing a Narcissist: My Story with Andrea Zito
Believing the Ideal Rather Than Reality
History of Marriage
Communication Dance: Language of Divorce
Reflections from a Gen-Z Child of Divorce with Sebastian Schug
Millennial Divorces with Millennial Attorney Samantha McBride
Co-Parenting Tips with Frances Barry, LMFT
Harnessing the Power of Acceptance with Daniel A. Miller
Dividing a Business and Other Assets with Lorna Mouton Riff, Forensic Accountant
A Child's Reflection on Divorce with Denise Gavron.
Child Custody Mediation with Stacey Lisk
Protecting Assets Post Divorce with Attorney Mitchell Port
Controlling Legal Fees with Robyn Santucci, Part II
How to Hire the Right Attorney with Robyn Santucci, Part I
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