What is a Child Custody Evaluation – Episode 245 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. What is child custody evaluation? A custody evaluation can be one of the most nerve wracking experiences of any child custody case. Many parents have no idea what to expect or how to succeed in this arena. And once you mess it up, there are no do overs! In this episode, I'll walk you through a high-level view of what to expect and how to bring up your points of concern about the other parent with the evaluator. To find out how I can help you succeed in your upcoming custody eval, please schedule a free call at www.divorceuniversityonline.com/vip-coaching. Thanks for listening!

Child Custody is a Mental Game – Episode 244 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. What is an attorney's biggest fear? And when they handle a case, what weapons do they use to help them prepare for the mental warfare of Court? As the client or a self-represented party, what are the strongest tools you have to help you win your case? Whether you're goal is to leverage your attorney and give them the ammunition you need, or to win in you self-represented case, I'll help you learn what weapons will prepare you best. For more information on my coaching programs, please schedule a free call at www.divorceuniversityonline.com/vip-coaching. Thanks for listening!

Perspective with Thomas' Ex Wife – Episode 243 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. This week I'm joined by Special Guest, Emillie, who is Thomas' Ex Wife. We discussed the history of her divorce and subsequent co-parenting with Thomas and me over the past 17 years. Sometimes, when you're having conflict with your ex, the skill of being able to shift your perspective and look at things from their side can help you navigate the situation in a more amicable way. I learned a couple things I didn't know from her perspective in this episode and you'll learn some useful skills from hearing both sides of the stories. For more information, please visit www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Pulling Your Fat Out of the Fire – Episode 242 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When you hit a peak of frustration in your divorce or child custody case, you may decide it's time to retain an attorney or file a motion with the Court to help you resolve the issues. But, what if there were steps you could take to help you keep from getting to that point. What if you could deal with your co-parent without stress or anxiety and learn how to communicate effectively. How much would that improve your life? For more information, please visit www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening! Please continue to share our gofundme link: https://gofund.me/5968e174

A Love Story – Episode 240 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. This week I'm sharing a bit about mine and Thomas' personal life. I'll share a couple of funny stories from our early days and talk about he progression of our life and our business. Even when life seems hard and unfair, there is joy to be found if we can focus on what's possible for us. For more information, please visit www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

The Tragic Ending – Episode 239 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Life is nothing if not constant change. This episode is our most personal yet. On May 1, 2023 the world lost the most beautiful soul known as Thomas D. Ferreira. Join me (Tammy) for my first solo episode. The pain is raw and real right now but I'm here and we'll push through together. If you'd like to support our family through this tragic time, our greatest need is financial. So, please share our gofundme link: https://gofund.me/5968e174

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Are You Ready For Your Court-Sponsored Child Custody Mediation? - In Episode 91, of the Divorce University Online Podcast, we talk about child custody mediation that is conducted by the Court, not a private mediator. Whether your Court system keeps the mediation private or has the mediator report to the Judge, there are certain things you should do and say and certain things you should not. If you want things to go your way, you need to be prepared with an effective strategy for communicating your desires and concerns involving your children. Listen now as we share our insights from years of coaching hundreds of parents in preparing for custody mediation. For more information please visit us a divorceuniversityonline.com Thank you for listening!

Appeals – Episode 238 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. People are commonly unhappy with their court results, and we get asked lots of questions about appeals. Appeals are extremely complex, very time consuming, and if you have an attorney, very expensive. If you don't have an attorney, you'll be paying in the form of your own time. And yet, appeals have an extremely high denial rate. Why is that? We're sharing our perspective to give you some insight as to whether filing an appeal in your own case is a good idea or not. For more information, please visit www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

On a Scale of 1-10, How Jerky Is Your Ex? – Episode 237 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We all feel like our ex is the worst but when you start hearing the stories of what other people deal with, you often find yourself grateful that your ex isn't worse. We get asked "How bad is my ex compared to what you see?" on almost a daily basis. So, in this episode, we'll share some of our more extreme stories so you can rate your ex on a scale of 1-10. For more information, please visit www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!