Divorce Source Radio

The Friend of The Court enforces court orders pertaining to custody, parenting time and child support.

In this program, we speak with Friend of The Court referee, Mark Sherbow to give you a better idea of the inner workings of the Friend of The Court system as it relates to divorce and child custody issues.

Topics in this program include:

- The role of a referee and how they work hand in hand with the judge to oversee your case.

- How Child Support Orders are reviewed and how referee's mediate child support petitions

- How a hearing works with a friend of the court referee

- What to do if you are paying child support and you lose your job

- How hearing days work

- Key issues regarding custody and parenting time disputes

- How to prepare for your meeting with the friend of the court referee

Attorney Henry Gornbein and I interview Judge James Alexander, a family court judge in Michigan, who helps us understand the court process as it relates to divorce and child custody issues.

Topics covered in this program include:

· What types of cases a Family Court handles

· How to prepare yourself for motions and/or your trial

· Making sure your lawyer knows your case and is prepared to tell the judge exactly what you want

· Identify if your attorney is a problem solver or a problem creator

· You'll get a feel for a judge's case load and realize that you'll only have a few minutes to state your case on motion day.

· And finally, well take an in-depth look at the misuse of Personal Protection Orders related to divorce cases.

A high conflict divorce is never a good thing and is typically ramped up by the personalities involved. During this type of divorce, a war is created that is costly and damaging to the children and the divorcing couples.

In this program Dr. Larry Friedberg explains the differences between the friendly divorce, the business-like divorce and the high conflict divorce.

You will also gain insight into why couples go this path and learn how a partner with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder adds fuel to the fire in a high conflict situation.

Finally, we have some suggestions to circumvent this path that can save you and your family a lot of grief. www.DivorceSourceRadio.com

When you have children and your ex remarries or becomes involved with someone, there are plenty of adjustments that need to be made beyond new living arrangements."Life After Divorce – Step Parenting Issues", discusses: If its proper for your kids to call their new stepparent mom or dad. – We'll talk about The role of disciplining your child by a stepparent, and going to find ways to communicate with your ex's new spouse or partner. Most importantly we're going to show you how to remain an important part of your Child's life.Psychologist, Dr. Larry Friedberg is our guest for this program. For more information visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com

The primary purpose and main focus of the custody evaluation is to determine what is in the best interests of the child. A competent assessment will include a skilled clinical interview and history of the family dynamics.

Generally one parent doesn't win and the other parent lose custody. Rather, each parent's role with the children may be outlined, and as a result, one may get to spend more time or less time with the children.

Dr. Larry Friedberg is our guest and he explains the custody evaluation process during this program. www.DivorceSourceRadio.com

Part of a divorce is the division of property. The marital home used to be one of a couple's major assets but due to the current economy, the equity in many homes has been turned upside down leaving couples with little or no equity and in some cases, the couples owe more than their house is worth.

In this program, we discuss the difference between Real Property and Personal Property; we'll look at residential and commercial real estate holdings. And if you own a business, you'll learn how businesses are valued and dealt with during a divorce.

We'll also discuss how Boats, planes, cars, furnishings, Stock Assets, Pensions, collectibles, and Inheritance come into play when dividing property. Show Guest: Attorney, Henry Gornbein

When many of us embark on divorce, it's anything but civil. Anger can create the "win at any cost" mentality. If the attorney representing you is overly litigious, you may find yourself on the expensive path of hearings and a trial, and in the end, will you really come out ahead? You have to weigh the financial and mental cost of this path against what you expect to gain. Relationships will be torn farther apart, anger will be raised to a new high and if you have children, how will this fallout affect them?

This program will discuss:

- How to size up your attorney and not let them inflame your divorce with unnecessary anger and litigation.

- How unscrupulous attorneys over sell their clients with false hope and promises.

- How to keep the peace in a divorce.

- The Do's and Don'ts of a divorce.

For more information, visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com

Surviving Divorce explores the five stages of anger and grief as it relates to a divorce. The five stages of divorce are: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression/Pain, Acceptance/Recovery.

It's harder to get over a divorce than the death of a loved one. Learn ways to cope with your hurt, anger and pain and discover how to come out the other side of divorce a healthy and happy person.

This is a "Must Hear" program for anyone experiencing the emotional pain of divorce. For more information, visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.

How do lawyers and psychologists work together when child custody is an issue and in a divorce with a high level of conflict? Psychologist Dr. Larry Friedberg and attorney Henry Gornbein are guests and discuss:

Counseling for high conflict couples for the sake of the children. - How to set up a communications protocol with high conflict couples. - Does the conflict end after re-marriage? - Learn how to not re-marry the same type of person you are divorcing. - Is taking your children to counseling a good or bad idea? - How to stay away from "shark" attorneys who want to litigate and save money and relationships by pre-packaging your divorce. - Create a plan for an amicable divorce. www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.

If you've decided to separate or get a divorce and have children, your next important decision should be about co-parenting. Divorce may be the end of a marriage, but it is not the end of the family. People who separate but continue to work cooperatively as parents give their children the best chances for a smooth adjustment to living in two separate households and continued growth.

Psychologist, Dr. Larry Friedberg shows us ways to communicate with your ex without hostility for the good of your children. Learn how to:

• Be respectful of your ex spouse.
• Resolve conflicts and discuss major issues privately, not in front of the children.
• Not confide, complain or grumble about your ex to your kids – you need family, friends or a therapist for that role.
• Not use our kids as messengers between you and the other parent.
• Assure our kids that both parents will listen to feelings and address needs cooperatively.