A Child's Perspective: Misty Hardison On Divorce's Hidden Impact

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Ever wondered how to truly support your children through the emotional whirlwind of divorce? Family law attorney and children’s book author, Misty Hardison from the Rosen Law Firm in North Carolina, knows.

As a family law attorney, Misty has seen how children often struggle to express their feelings and concerns during their parents’ divorce, particularly when they feel caught in the middle between their parents.

Misty’s experiences prompted her to write “Jake's Fridays" a children's book which aims to facilitate discussions between parents and children about the changes that come with divorce. The book addresses common worries kids may experience in divorce but struggle to express.

In this podcast episode we also discuss how high-conflict cases affect kids. We talk about how important it is for parents to keep their child’s perspective in mind as they go through the divorce process since children have no voice in that process themselves. We also talk about parenting coordinators and the role they can play in keeping the peace between warring parents.

If you’re a parent going through a divorce, the insights Misty shares in this episode can give you valuable insight into the way that you can minimize the impact your divorce may have on your children, and how you can truly put your children first.
About Misty
Misty went from practicing law in a small town in North Carolina to NC’s biggest city of Charlotte, and then all the way to New York City. But now, she’s back in North Carolina at Rosen practicing family law, which is where her heart truly is.

Misty’s main claim to fame is as a children’s book author. She has a third book coming out soon and has written two other books: Why Did You Leave Us, We Loved You So? and Jake’s Fridays.

Misty loves the Tarheels and Mexican food, her favorite place on earth is Atlantic Beach, but nothing captures her heart like her two sons.

Connect with Misty
You can connect with Misty on LinkedIn at Rosen Law Firm, on Facebook at Rosen Law and follow Misty on Instagram at Rosen Law Firm. To find out more about Misty’s work visit her website at Rosen.com.

For help with facilitating discussions between parents and children about the changes that come with divorce, consider Misty’s book, Jake’s Friday

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.
You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

Chapters

1. A Child's Perspective: Misty Hardison On Divorce's Hidden Impact (00:00:00)

2. Helping Children Navigate Divorce and Grief (00:00:10)

3. Parenting Through Divorce With Children (00:08:31)

4. Navigating Family Legal Options and Resources (00:17:59)