Knowledge vs. Wisdom in Child Custody – Episode 217 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Attorneys obviously have lots of knowledge of the law, however, that doesn't necessarily mean they have wisdom. And most people going through a divorce, don't have the wisdom they would normally have about situations because of the extreme emotions experienced during divorce and child custody issues. It's important to understand the difference between knowledge and wisdom so you can build your support team to include both! For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Disciplining Your Child Won't Hurt Your Custody Case – Episode 216 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Parents frequently ask us about discipline techniques and how they should or should not discipline their children during custody cases. We all secretly want our children to like us better than the other parent and we're afraid the child will prefer the more permissive parent. Some of these issues depend on the strength of your bond and some depend on the age of the child. In this episode, we cover some of the pros and cons of various discipline techniques. For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Standing Your Ground in Child Custody Cases – Episode 215 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Often in child custody cases, we see one parent who is sick and tired of the other parent's crap! Can you relate? But being overly inflexible can also increase conflict and cause you to look uncooperative to the Court. So, the secret is to strike a balance between being kind and cooperative while also being able to draw clear healthy boundaries. So, what does that look like in a practical sense? Listen now to find out. For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Start Creating – Episode 214 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Last week, we focused on how to stop negative thoughts. However, once you've accomplished stopping the negative thoughts, how do you move forward into creating the life you want? How do you make a permanent shift in your mindset that allows you to build a post-divorce life that you love? What strategies will increase your changes for happiness and success? For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Stop Imagining – Episode 213 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Are you constantly worried about "what if"? What if I lose custody? What if the Court gets it wrong? What if I don't have enough money to cover my bills? Many divorcing people are plagued by "what if" simply because divorce is such an unknown for most people. And the unknown creates uncertainty and fear. In this episode, we talk about these fears and how you can stop them. For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Everybody Hates Me – Episode 212 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Many times people are in a terrible state of mind in the beginning of their divorce or child custody case. That can lead to some equally terrible behavior. If you make this mistake, it can start to feel like everybody hates you, from your ex, to your kids, to the Judge. But do they really or are you just caught in a case with a bad reputation? And either way, how do you turn it around? For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Every Problem Has a Solution – Episode 211 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In divorce or child custody issues, much of the discussion centers on who is to blame for various problems. To solve problems, we need solutions, not blame. In this episode we talk about how to reframe your thinking into focusing on the problem. By doing this, you can find a solution to most any problem you face. For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Marital Hatred – Episode 210 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the concept of "Marital Hatred", a term coined by a therapist named Terrence Real. According to Real, there is a certain amount of hatred for your spouse that is normal in a marriage. But as many of us have experienced, that hatred can hit a tipping point that ultimately leads to divorce. Then you're dealing with divorce hatred, which becomes the ultimate slippery slope. For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

The Divorce Storm – Episode 209 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We weather many "storms" in our life. Sometimes they are physical storms such as natural disasters and sometimes they are emotional storms. In this episode, we draw some parallels between the two and discuss the critical need to make the right decision at various stages. Decisions that, in a natural disaster, can mean life or death and that, in an emotional disaster, can feel like life or death. For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

Men vs. Women – Episode 208 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. As men and women, we come at life from very different perspectives. As we work with divorcing couples, we see recurring parents of conflict that comes during the relationship, at the point of breakup, and especially after the split. And yet, the Court expects us to set aside our feelings and "act like adults", which means get along. In this episode, we help you view both perspectives, which may help you have a better understanding of the conflict between you and your ex. Recognition of the issue is the first step towards resolution. For more information, please visit us at www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!