Episodes

  • EP 14: Financing the Future: Divorce Lending Tips for a Smooth Transition
    Dec 13 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Noel Cookman of The Mortgage Institute, a divorce lending specialist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of divorce and mortgage finance. Noel shares his expert insights on how to navigate mortgage financing during a divorce, offering practical advice for both divorce attorneys and clients. By getting involved early in the process, Noel helps clients avoid delays and complications when it’s time to finalize their divorce and secure their financial future. Tune in for essential tips on how to prepare for mortgage financing, understand its impact on your divorce, and move forward smoothly into the next chapter of your life.

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    31 mins
  • EP 13: Keeping the Peace: Supervised Visitation Tips for Family Law Cases
    Dec 6 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Rick Willey, owner of Keeping the Peace, LLC, a service dedicated to providing supervised visitations for families in North Texas. As a bailiff for the 417th Judicial District Court of Collin County, Texas, Rick shares his expertise on how supervised visitations can be a vital tool in family law cases. He discusses best practices for ensuring smooth and successful visits, tips for attorneys on crafting clear court orders, and how his team of law enforcement-based supervisors helps families navigate sensitive custody situations. If you're involved in a family law case with visitation issues, this episode is a must-listen!

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    25 mins
  • EP 12: Custody Clarity: Expert Insights on Child Custody Evaluation
    Nov 22 2024

    In this episode, Jennifer and Dana were joined by licensed professional counselor Christy Bradshaw Schmidt, a trusted expert in child custody evaluations. With nearly 600 evaluations under her belt, Christy shares her deep insights into the evaluation process, offering expert advice on navigating high-conflict custody disputes. She discusses common issues like relocation, resist/refuse dynamics, and reunification, and explains how her detailed recommendations help families reorganize their lives post-divorce. Whether you're a parent, attorney, or family law professional, this episode is packed with valuable strategies for resolving custody issues and creating child-centered parenting plans.

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    28 mins
  • EP 11: From Courtroom to Conference Room: The Art of Mediation in Family Law
    Nov 15 2024

    In this insightful episode, we’re joined by Stuart Brown, a seasoned family law attorney who has transitioned from the courtroom to full-time mediation. Stuart shares his unique perspective on the mediation process and offers expert advice on how it can help families reach peaceful, practical solutions outside of the courtroom. With years of experience in both litigation and mediation, he discusses the key techniques and strategies he uses to guide parties toward mutually beneficial agreements. If you’re curious about how mediation works, or how it might be the right choice for your family law case, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips for navigating conflict with empathy and resolution.

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    29 mins
  • EP 10: From Heartbreak to Homeownership: Empowering Women After Divorce
    Nov 8 2024

    In this empowering episode, Jennifer and Dana sit down with two incredible experts— Lindsay Menz, a loan officer with Homestead Financial Mortgage, and Natalie Andrews with CLEAR Title & Apprasial Co.—who are on a mission to help women rebuild their lives after divorce, starting with securing a home. Both of our guests share their personal experiences navigating divorce and their passion for supporting other women through the often-overwhelming process of homeownership. Whether you're looking to buy your first home post-divorce or simply seeking expert advice on how to navigate the financial and legal steps, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt insights. Tune in for expert guidance on how to turn the page and unlock the doors to your new beginning.

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    24 mins
  • EP 9: From ‘We’ to ‘Me’: A Step-by-Step Guide Through The Divorce Process
    Nov 1 2024

    In this episode, Jennifer and Dana discuss the process and steps of divorce from start to finish.

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    23 mins
  • EP 8: Substance Abuse & Family Law: A Legal Hangover
    Oct 25 2024

    Jennifer and Dana welcome back clinical psychologist, Dr. Kevin Gilliland, to discuss the impact that substance abuse has on your psychological dashboard.

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    24 mins
  • EP 7: Mind Over Matter: Navigating Your Psychological Dashboard
    Oct 18 2024

    Jennifer and Dana talk with clinical psychologist, Dr. Kevin Gilliland, about the struggles people go through before, during and after their family law case. In this episode, Dr. Gilliland discusses the importance of understanding your psychological dashboard, the struggles people face when dealing with legal issues in the midst of life, and insightful tips how to become the best version of yourself.

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    24 mins