In this episode of Intentional Divorce Insights, Leah Hadley sits down with Erik Feig, an accomplished attorney, mediator, and parent, to delve into the unique challenges families with neurodiverse and special needs children face during a divorce. With a personal and professional background rooted deeply in mediation, Erik offers valuable strategies that keep the children's needs at the forefront while reducing conflict and fostering better communication between parents.

Key Topics Discussed: 

- Unique Challenges for Families with Special Needs During Divorce: There are additional layers of complexity in custody, visitation, and support arrangements.

- Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs: It’s important to discuss immediate needs, plan for the future, and have ongoing check-ins for financial and support planning.

- Mediation vs. Litigation: Erik explains the benefits of mediation over litigation, particularly focusing on cooperation rather than competition, maintaining autonomy, and better problem-solving tailored to children's needs.

- Broader Application of Mediation: Mediation can be beneficial not just during divorce but also for preventing divorce and supporting ongoing family dynamics.

- The Process and Benefits of Mediation: Erik gives a detailed look at the mediation process, likening it to assembling LEGOs where multiple solutions are possible, making it more flexible and less adversarial compared to litigation.

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Website: https://feigmediationgroup.com/

Phone: 301-485-9272

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