Nikki Parkinson talks to Christina Salvo, the CEO of Simple Separation about her divorce story, which began amicably but devolved into a ten-year legal battle. Christina highlights the complexities and emotional toll of prolonged court involvement.

Key discussions:

Systemic Flaws:

• Discusses the broken aspects of the family court system.
• Emphasises how financial constraints often prevent individuals from effectively advocating for their parental rights and needs.

Mediation Insights:

• Importance of mediation as a viable alternative to litigation.
• Christina shares her mission to support couples through mediation.
• Focus on the need for more comprehensive training around property settlements within mediation services.

Advice for Couples:

• Encourages maintaining a collaborative mindset to reduce emotional and financial strain during separation.
• Offers practical tips for effective communication and conflict resolution.

What is the Future of Family Law:

• Reflection on the evolving landscape of family law.
• Focus on creating supportive frameworks that prioritize the well-being of children and families.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Sign up to "How to Tell Your Kids you are Separating Program" Waitlist HERE.
2. Simple Separation

Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub.

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Guest: Christina Salvo, CEO of Simple Separation

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

This episode is sponsored by Simple Separation. You can find our more about Simple Separation HERE.