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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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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It's the Little Things – Episode 305 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When you are dealing with a high-conflict co-parent, it’s often the little things that become the most frustrating. I’ve seen many clients who come out of Court and realize many of the details of their situation did not get addressed. And even when they do get addressed,…
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When Your Child Refuses to Go – Episode 304 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Children refusing to transition to the other parent can become a very problematic issue in child custody. We tend to see this more frequently in the teenage years but I have seen it happen even with young children. Sometimes, it can be so severe that a child will …
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How to Feel Certain in Child Custody – Episode 303 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We tend to feel certain about things that are familiar. But the entire child custody process is full of unfamiliar things. And, to boot, if you’re coming out of a narcissistic relationship, you’ve probably been stripped of the ability to trust yourself, whi…
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The Enormity of the Tedium – Episode 302 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. How do you eat an elephant? One bit at a time. I’m sure you’ve heard that joke before but it’s no joke when you are dealing with the overwhelm that comes from the family court process. In this episode, I’ll help you understand some of the tedious aspects of court and…
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Determining What Is Important in Child Custody
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Determining What Is Important in Child Custody – Episode 301 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. One of the biggest struggles I see for parents is understanding what is and isn’t important to the Court in your child custody case. What seems logical to us is not always what is important to the Court. Parents often focus on whether they are a b…
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The Narcissist is the Key – Episode 300 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. I know, you’re thinking the key to what? We often think of all the negatives that come from having been in a narcissistic relationship: the trauma, the frustration, the ongoing parenting conflict, and the list goes on. But like any trial in life, there are also positi…
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Custody is a Marathon, Not a Sprint – Episode 299 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. The Courts have both short-term and long-term issues to resolve in custody cases. When cases start of with a “bang” like a domestic violence filing or emergency orders, the Court is looking at short-term issues. When the outcome is unfavorable to us, we ofte…
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You Are In Charge of Your Child Custody Case
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You Are In Charge of Your Child Custody Case – Episode 298 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When you’re in Court it’s easy to feel like everyone else is in control, your attorney, the judge, the experts and that you have no say. You actually have the option to advocate for yourself, even if you have an attorney, if you know how to navigate…
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Trust the Process – Episode 297 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Trusting the process can be very difficult, especially when you have a negative outcome in your first interaction with the Court. Many times, our own emotional patterns work against us in trusting the process. There are reasons that the Court does things in particular order a…
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Expectations vs Reality in Child Custody – Episode 296 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When we are dealing with child custody issues, we have expectations of our children, our co-parent and most of all the Court. But when our expectations don’t match reality, we end up feeling all kinds of negative emotions like frustration, anxiety, depr…
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Finding a Narcissist’s Kryptonite – Episode 295 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Dealing with a narcissist is all about regaining the emotional power. There are ways that you can do this, even if it feels impossible. In this episode, I’ll give you my top three tips to accomplish this and one of them you will be able to start immediately! T…
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What You Say vs What You Do – Episode 294 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Are you consistent? Consistency creates credibility with the Court. Often, we recognize inconsistency in our ex, the Courts, or other professionals but it’s easy to miss your own inconsistent behavior. When the Court feels that your words match your actions, you hav…
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The Power of Doing Nothing – Episode 293 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Have you ever heard the analogy of how turning the nose on an airplane, even as little as one degree, before takeoff can land the plan in a completely different destination hundreds of miles away? Well, the same is true in your child custody case. The decisions you m…
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257 - How to Co-Parent with a Difficult Person
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Parenting is difficult. Co-parenting in the context of a divorce or custody action even more so. But co-parenting with someone who has a history of difficult behavior can sometimes seem impossible! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses tips to help you co-p…
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256 - Discovery and Experts in Divorce Actions
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Divorce agreements don’t just happen, and if you want to ensure a fair settlement you need to gather and analyze relevant information! Whether the issues relate to custody, support or division of property and debt, the use of discovery and experts is incredibly important. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and…
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Property and other rights are completely different when parties are married. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses property and other legal rights if you are not legally married.By Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
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Navigating the divorce process can be scary, and there are countless ways that your actions and decisions can impact your case! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses 12 common divorce pitfalls that can hurt your case, and ways to avoid them!…
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253 - The Ultimate Divorce Question – Concede or Contest
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Just because you can fight, doesn’t mean that a fight is in your best interest. Every day people are faced with the decision – should I take a position and fight about an issue, or should I give up on the issue and move on? Sometimes making that decision in an emotionally charged process, like divorce, can be difficult. In this episode of Divorce T…
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If your ex fails or refuses to comply with a court order, the behavior may rise to the level of contempt. But does that mean you should race to court and file a contempt action? Maybe, but maybe not! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses when and if you sh…
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251 - 4 Crucial Steps Before You File for Divorce
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If you are considering divorce, then preparation is key! In some situations, the steps you take in preparation for divorce are just as important as the things you do during the divorce. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses 4 incredibly important steps you…
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Early Decisions Are the Most Impactful – Episode 292 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Have you ever heard the analogy of how turning the nose on an airplane, even as little as one degree, before takeoff can land the plan in a completely different destination hundreds of miles away? Well, the same is true in your child custody case. The dec…
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Your Life is a Story – Episode 291 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We don’t realize on a daily basis that we are writing the words, paragraphs, pages, and chapters of our life story. The struggles and trials become so consuming that we lose sight of the big picture. What lessons are you learning that will strengthen you or create a positi…
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When Child Custody Feels Overwhelming – Episode 290 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. The issues in child custody are not great in number, but great in detail. Many small decisions are needed to resolve the overall problems. It’s like being pecked to death by chickens! So, what do you need to focus on and how do you best manage all the tedi…
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Creating Child Custody Magnets – Episode 289 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. One of the challenges separating parents face is creating two worlds for their children. Many times, parents feel it’s best to leave the children in the family home and not force them to transition between homes. And if you have teenagers, they can be very resist…
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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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