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Tammy (Child Custody Coach) shares her experience and insights gained from her own divorce and subsequent step family. She also worked alongside her late husband, Attorney Thomas D. Ferreira, for over 15 years as a paralegal and mediator before beginning her child custody coaching practice in 2019. Thomas passed away on May 1, 2023 and Tammy continues to share the wisdom she gained from Thomas through the years as well as her own perspective. Tammy specializes in helping parents who are deal ...
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Divorce Team Radio - Your Source for Divorce and Family Law Matters
Leh Meriwether & Todd Orston, Divorce Lawyers who hate divorce
If you, a friend or family member is facing a divorce or similar family law matter, then this show is for you. Here is where we share our experience and knowledge to help others navigate a challenging phase of life. This show is a re-broadcast of a Radio Show sponsored by Meriwether and Tharp, a law firm with over 40 lawyers focusing on divorce and family law matters.
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MensFamilyLaw is the podcast for fathers and husbands who need information on child custody, divorce, domestic violence and parenting plans.
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Richard Ross Associates serves Ventura and Los Angeles counties in the areas of divorce and family law. Our mission is to provide compassionate, experienced legal counsel to each and every client we represent. If you face a family law matter of any kind, please contact Richard Ross Associates by calling (805) 777-1011. Visit their website: http://www.richardrossassociates.com
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Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad on Twitter, shares his unique experience of winning a paternity suit and being full custody, of his then 4-year-old daughter. As a non-attorney but a male parent, he shares unique ideas on how to be a better parent and ultimately win a child custody suit. Fred's goal is to help good parents caught in the complicated process of divorce or child custody. This show has parenting and custody tips as well as attorney interviews from state to state.
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Veteran Divorce, Child Custody, & Family Law Attorney, Leigh Sellers, serves as your guide through the foreign world of Splitsville – an alien place with its own rules, its own expectations, and even its own language. You won't find it on Google Maps, and your GPS won't work here. So if you’re feeling lost, you’re in the right place. With decades of experience serving clients in North Carolina (Charlotte, Monroe, Waxhaw, Concord, Gastonia, Weddington, NC) and South Carolina (Fort Mill, Rock ...
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250 - Georgia Visitation and Parenting Time
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If you or someone you know is dealing with custody issues in a divorce or custody modification case, you must listen to this episode of Divorce Team Radio as Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses issues, challenges and pitfalls he regularly sees as parents fight to protect their parenting time…
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249 - Grandparent Visitation with David Canale
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Grandparents DO have rights! But the law is very specific about what you must show to seek and obtain visitation rights as a grandparent. This is a very technical area of family law, and in this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston discusses grandparent visitation with David Canale, a partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & …
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248 - More Q&A About Divorce and Family Law
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Reviewing other people’s questions and commonly observed legal fact patterns is a great way to get educated about your own case. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, answers legal questions that may just provide you with the answers you need to properly protect you…
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Mediation is a very common and effective type of Alternative Dispute Resolution that is widely used in divorce, custody and other family law cases. Many courts require mediation before hearings and trials can be scheduled, and if you prepare properly, there is a very high chance that the assigned mediator will help you reach an agreement and stay o…
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It Won’t Always Be This Way – Episode 288 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We tend to feel like our day-to-day life is static and that whatever we are going through will last forever. However, life is contact change. So, if you’re in a rough season or trial, the good news is that it won’t last forever and if you’re in a good season, the le…
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Exchanging the Children – Episode 287 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Even though exchanges of children generally happen one to three times per week depending on your parenting schedule, we rarely seem to talk about how to have them go smoothly. These exchanges are obviously stressful for divorcing or separating parents but they can be ex…
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The Nature of the Narcissist – Episode 286 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Understanding the nature of the narcissist is one of the keys to managing them effectively. Narcissists do not see the world the same way a non-narcissist sees the world. Our values and morals don’t typically match the values and morals of the narcissist. To win th…
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3 Tips for Testifying in Your Child Custody Case
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3 Tips for Testifying in Your Child Custody Case – Episode 285 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Giving testimony on the witness stand is one of the most stressful parts of a divorce or child custody case. But there are strategies you can use to help you stay calm and make a good impression on the Court. To learn more about how I can suppor…
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Change of Circumstances in Child Custody – Episode 284 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. How do you know if your child custody situation has a material or substantial change of circumstances? What are Judges looking for? In this episode, I’ll share some stories on past cases and talk about some of the more common circumstances that Judges t…
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Do Judges Understand Narcissism? – Episode 283 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When you are dealing with a narcissistic or high conflict ex, it can be frustrating to try and get the Court to understand that your ex is a narcissist. If we could just get the Judge to understand what we’re dealing with, that would solve the problem, right? B…
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246 - Understanding Family Violence Protective Orders
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Family Violence Protective Orders are issued by judges in order to address allegations of stalking, harassment and violence between specific individuals. The process has unique and fast-paced rules you must understand if you find yourself involved in such a case. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family l…
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245 - Everything you need to know about the Divorce Process
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Divorces don’t just happen, and navigating divorce processes and procedures can be incredibly challenging. From filing requirements, to service of process, to settlement negotiation and strategy, there is a lot to think about and accomplish in order to avoid an unfortunate outcome. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the D…
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Holidays can be stressful in the best of times, but during or after a divorce they can become emotional mine fields! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses 10 tips to help ensure that you and your family experience a happy, healthy, and conflict-free holiday…
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Are uncontested divorces real? Absolutely! But “uncontested” is not the same thing as “amicable.” To have an uncontested divorce you need to be in agreement with your spouse on all matters related to the divorce. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses tips y…
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False Allegations In Child Custody – Episode 282 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Many parents deal with false allegations from the other parent. This can come in many forms. Sometimes, it comes through the child, sometimes we are dealing with it in our communication with the other parent, and sometimes, we are dealing with it in the court…
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Overthinking In Child Custody - Episode 281 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. If you are an overthinker like me, then you probably analyze everything your co-parent does or says. And you’re always trying to figure out their agenda. Overthinking would seem to give you a logical advantage but in reality, it often results in an emotional disad…
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Narcissists vs. Empaths - Episode 280 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. It is very common for a person that is an empath to end up in a relationship with someone with narcissistic qualities. The two people have often experienced similar childhood traumas but the effects of the trauma manifest in completely opposite ways. This is why the pus…
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Nesting in Child Custody - Episode 279 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Nesting is a parenting arrangement where the children remain in the home and the parents rotate in and out. This is an uncommon arrangement and is rarely used by the Court. However, it can be necessary for financial arrangements or when you have an ill or special needs…
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What Toddlers and Narcissists Have In Common
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What Toddlers and Narcissists Have In Common - Episode 278 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Many of the behaviors we experience with our toddlers are reflected in similar behaviors from narcissists. And while we expect bad behavior from our toddler, it’s not so cute once a person reaches adulthood. The good news is that we can learn effect…
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242 - Information you Need to Know About Asset Division in Divorce
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One of the 4 Core Areas of divorce, Asset Division is often more complicated than people think. Failure to identify all of the marital assets, protect pre-marital and separate assets, or include the correct settlement language in a divorce settlement agreement, and the mistake could cost you dearly! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will he…
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241 - When Should I Tell My Spouse I Am Filing for Divorce?
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There may never be a good time to tell your spouse you are filing for divorce, but there are definitely right ways and wrong ways! A poor decision related to how you tell your spouse about a pending divorce action could have long lasting consequences that interfere with your ability to avoid messy litigation. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio y…
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240 - Important Questions and Answers About Divorce and Family Law
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In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will hear Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, explore complex questions about divorce and other family law matters. Listening to the issues faced by others has two primary benefit: it helps you deal with similar issues in your case, and it also help you more ge…
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239 - How Should I Tell the World That I Am Divorcing?
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You may want to tell the entire world about your divorce, but the manner in which you handle the public announcement can have serious effects on your divorce case. If you handle it the wrong way it could interfere with settlement, or even be used against you in court hearings and trials! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will hear Todd Orst…
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Why Narcissists Win In Court - Episode 277 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Court can be a scary process when we are afraid that our ex will be able to charm and manipulate to get their way. And the Court does have limited time and resources to try and figure out what is going on in your case. But, there are things you can do to make it ea…
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Have I Screwed Up My Case - Episode 276 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We are all human. And when you’re going through a divorce or child custody case, you are a human under immense amount of stress. Unfortunately, we sometimes make mistakes that us feel like we’ve screwed up the entire situation and that we will never recover. But the g…
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The Calm Before the Child Custody Storm - Episode 275 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When dealing with a high-conflict co-parent, we often see cyclical patterns of behavior and emotions. So, when things are really calm or quiet, we are sometimes waiting for the other shoe to drop, so to speak. There are things we can do in the calm that …
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238 - Questions and Answers Related to the 4 Core Areas of Divorce
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Q&A sessions are powerful tools that explore important divorce issues. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, answers questions related to the 4-Core divorce issues – Custody, Child Support, Alimony, and Equitable Division of Property.…
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How many useful tips regarding the things you MUST think about AFTER your divorce can you fit into one show? In this episode of Divorce Team Radio the answer is 25! Listen as Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, offers vital information you need to ensure a successful post-divorce!…
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236 - How Your Behavior in the Marriage Can Impact Your Divorce
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In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, continues his discussion about behavior that can cause parties to divorce by examining how evidence of that behavior is regularly used in divorce actions.By Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
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235 - Why Divorce Happens - 9 Common Behaviors That Lead to Divorce
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Over the last 25 years the attorneys at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC have represented thousands of clients in divorce actions, and while every case is unique, it is clear that certain behavior can push couples towards divorce. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discuss…
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Breaking Toxic Patterns in Child Custody - Episode 274 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We usually think of toxic patterns in the context of romantic relationships. When a relationship ends and there are children involved, we often see the toxic patterns of behavior continue through the co-parenting. If you weren’t able to break those patt…
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234 - 8 Tips for Your Initial Conference with a Divorce Attorney
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Preparation is important when you meet for the first time with your divorce attorney! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses how to prepare for and make the most of your initial divorce attorney conference.By Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
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Weathering the Seasons of Child Custody - Episode 273 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When we are struggling in our child custody and co-parenting situation, it often feels like the struggle will go on forever. But the only thing in life that is constant is change. And, like everything else, your child custody and co-parenting is a consta…
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Breaking Up With Narcissism - Episode 272 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When we are in a relationship with a Narcissist, we actually become addicted to this type of toxic relationship. Our body goes through chemical changes that are similar to addicts. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to stop the addictive cycle and break up with na…
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