Overcoming Co Parenting Struggles with Shamika Askew

The Matt Phifer Experience

Shamika Askew, a dynamic attorney licensed in both Florida and Michigan, joins us to share her compelling journey from growing up in a dysfunctional family to becoming a passionate advocate for healthy family dynamics through family law. From her initial steps into personal injury law to her heartfelt shift towards supporting families in crisis, Shamika opens up about the emotional toll and competitive pressures of the legal industry. She also highlights the key role that self-care and a strong support network play in navigating such a challenging field. In our conversation, we tackle the intricate and often heart-wrenching world of co-parenting and custody battles. Shamika recounts a memorable case where a mother's initial resistance to a 50-50 custody arrangement transformed into an appreciation for the balance it brought into her life and her children's well-being. We provide actionable advice for dealing with uncooperative co-parents, address the painful reality of parental alienation, and stress the importance of adhering to court orders. This episode is essential listening for anyone grappling with the complexities of family law and looking for guidance and hope in navigating these challenges. (00:01) Navigating Family Law Attorney Shamika Askew shares her journey into family law, challenges in the legal industry, and the importance of self-care and support. (14:08) Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges and Legal Battles Co-parenting complexities, uncooperative co-parents, parental alienation, and consequences of defying court orders in custody arrangements. https://askewlawoffice.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamika-t-askew https://web.facebook.com/AskewLawOffice/ https://canvasrebel.com/meet-shamika-askew/ https://www.instagram.com/askewlawoffice/

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