How to Protect Your Child with Special Needs as They Become an Adult — Guardianship, SSI & Trust Planning in Texas

When your child with special needs approaches adulthood, preparation is key. In this episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, Dallas divorce attorney Jennifer Hargrave sits down with estate planning attorney Adrian Gray, founder of Grace Estate Law, to explain how parents can protect benefits, maintain decision-making authority, and plan for the future with confidence.

👉 You’ll learn:

When to begin guardianship and SSI planning (starting around age 16)

How to structure special-needs trusts to preserve Medicaid eligibility

What to know about child support and SSI in Texas divorce cases

Alternatives to guardianship and navigating probate court

Critical deadlines and pitfalls that can jeopardize your child’s care

Whether you live in Preston Hollow, Plano, or Frisco, this episode offers invaluable insight for Dallas-area parents preparing for the next chapter in their child’s life.

💡 At Hargrave Family Law, we help good people protect what matters most — their family’s future.

Learn more about Adriane Grace Here: https://www.gracelawoffice.com/

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How can survivors of domestic violence find dignity, support, and real hope for the future?
In this episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, Jennifer Hargrave speaks with Jennifer Jones, founder of Hagar’s Heart, a North Texas nonprofit bringing hope and healing for domestic violence survivors.
From "I See You" Boxes filled with self-care items and handwritten letters to community events like the Women’s Day Brunch, Father’s Day Barbecue, and Santa’s Shack, Hagar’s Heart is restoring joy and reminding survivors they are seen, valued, and not alone.
👉 You’ll hear:
• The story behind Hagar’s Heart and its biblical inspiration (Genesis 16:13)
• How "I See You" Boxes support survivors through practical self-care and encouragement
• Why emotional and verbal abuse deserve greater awareness
• Ways families and community partners across Dallas–Fort Worth are making an impact
• The importance of choosing hope for your own future, not waiting for others to change

💜 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, this episode offers encouragement, resources, and a reminder that healing is possible.

📍 Serving families across Dallas, Preston Hollow, Plano, Frisco, and North Texas, Hargrave Family Law is committed to protecting dignity and helping clients build a future filled with peace and hope.

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Learn more about Hagar' Heart Here: https://hagarsheart.org/

#DomesticViolenceAwareness #HagarsHeart #DallasNonprofit #HopeForSurvivors

If you’re going through a divorce in Dallas, one of the biggest questions is: What happens to the house?

In this episode, Dallas divorce attorney Jennifer Hargrave sits down with DFW real estate broker Hunter Dehn to explore the critical intersection of divorce and real estate. Together, they break down:
✅ How to value your home during divorce (beyond Zillow & appraisal district estimates)
✅ Why timing and local market expertise matter in Preston Hollow, Frisco, and across DFW
✅ Options for selling, buying out, or keeping the family home in divorce
✅ The risks of buying a new house before your divorce is finalized in Texas
✅ Smart strategies for high net worth Dallas divorce cases involving real estate

Whether you’re preparing for divorce, navigating property division, or planning your next chapter, this conversation highlights why working with a trusted Dallas divorce lawyer and experienced real estate professional is essential to protect your wealth, your family, and your future.

Subscribe to The Jennifer Hargrave Show for more insights on divorce, family law, and life after separation.

If you would like to learn more about Hunter Dehn with Hunter Dehn Realty please check his Brokerage out here: https://hunterdehn.com/

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Hargrave Family Law
4201 Spring Valley Rd.
Suite 1210, Dallas, Tx 75244
Phone: 214-420-0100
Email: [email protected]

In this profoundly moving and insightful episode, Jennifer Hargrave sits down with Awstin Gregg — a healthcare entrepreneur, clinician, and global mental health speaker — to explore the foundational frameworks for emotional wellness. According to Austin, 99% of mental health issues can be improved with the right belief-based framework. Together, they unpack three essential pillars: forgiveness, grief, and self-love.

Gregg shares how deeply ingrained beliefs shape our behaviors and emotions—often without us realizing it. He walks through how unprocessed grief, unpracticed forgiveness, and performance-based self-worth can hold us back from living a vibrant life. He also emphasizes that emotions like sadness or grief are not problems to be fixed, but essential human experiences that need to be honored.

Listeners will gain practical insights on:

• Why grief often stems from unmet expectations and doesn’t need to be “solved”
• How forgiveness, especially self-forgiveness, is more about reclaiming your story than letting someone off the hook
• Ways to rebuild trust with yourself and shift internal dialogue from critical to compassionate
• The importance of asking life-shaping questions like “Who am I?” and “What do I want?”

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, emotionally numb, or navigating a major life transition. Whether you're grieving a loss, healing from betrayal, or simply seeking a more meaningful inner life, Awstin Gregg’s wisdom offers a grounded path toward emotional freedom and transformation.

Is your relationship in trouble? In this powerful episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, licensed counselor and Gottman Method expert Candy Marcum shares invaluable insight into how couples can shift toxic patterns and rebuild connection — before it’s too late.

We explore the Four Horsemen of the Relationship — criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling — and learn practical antidotes for each. Whether you're feeling stuck in conflict or questioning your connection, this conversation offers hope, tools, and a deeper understanding of what makes relationships thrive — or fail.

📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest conversations about marriage, divorce, and living a full life.

Get to know Candy Marcum: https://candymarcum.com/

In this powerful and hopeful episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, Jennifer welcomes Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, founder of The Marriage Restoration Project, to discuss practical tools and deep insights for transforming troubled marriages. Drawing from personal experience and decades of professional work, Rabbi Slatkin introduces the foundational principles of Imago therapy—a relational model that treats the couple as the “client” rather than individuals—and outlines five transformative steps that can radically improve a marriage, even in the face of infidelity or looming divorce.

Together, they explore how couples can create emotional safety, interrupt destructive cycles of blame and reactivity, and begin the process of healing childhood wounds within the marriage. Rabbi Slatkin shares stories of couples who came back from the brink of divorce after just two days in his intensive program, emphasizing the potential for healing when even one partner begins to do the work.

Whether you’re pleading “save my marriage,” urgently repairing marriage in crisis with targeted communication exercises for couples, striving to rebuild trust in marriage through novel marriage counseling alternatives and practical empathic listening techniques, adopting daily marriage habits to reconnect after separation, spotting early signs marriage can be saved, or just hunting for solid avoid divorce tips, this guide on how to save your marriage delivers. Topics include emotional safety, triggers, conscious marriage, and how relationship work can benefit every area of life—including parenting and co-parenting.

Learn More About The Marriage Restoration Project:

https://themarriagerestorationproject.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopLhxpwxBFquI45TludmrujOJeegRFYApTiO4fNkr4l83cCc2DA

More Information on Online Marriage Counseling Programs:

https://themarriagerestorationproject.com/marriage-intensives/?srsltid=AfmBOopVlbwwdh6EWhDfWRFzVcZXHisuVMP_VnQQf1RZtI0qH-KwPSHA

👧⚖️ When parents split, legal strategy isn’t enough—you need a kid-first game plan. In this episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, Dallas family-law attorney Jennifer Hargrave teams up with custody litigator Misty Cole to spotlight five thorny issues that most often derail co-parenting…and the proven fixes that keep children out of the crossfire. From school transfers and extracurricular tug-of-war to medical-decision standoffs, you’ll hear practical scripts, courtroom insights, and real-world hacks that turn “my house vs. your house” into “what’s best for the kids.” Whether you’re still negotiating or knee-deep in post-decree conflict, this is your step-by-step blueprint to calmer, child-centered solutions.

⚖️ What You’ll Learn in This Video

🏫 School & ZIP-Code Battles – Attendance-zone myths, mid-year moves, and how judges weigh “status quo” vs. fresh starts.

⏰ Scheduling Chaos – Split-holiday grids, flexible exchange windows, and avoiding the Friday-night text war.

🩺 Medical & Therapy Disputes – Tie-breaker clauses, portal-share rules, and emergency exceptions every order needs.

🎾 Activities & Expenses – Paying for club sports, who drives to piano, and the “one-big-one-small” extracurricular rule.

💬 Communication Breakdown – BIFF text templates, co-parenting apps that actually work, and when to pull in a parenting facilitator.

📌 More Helpful Resources

Full Article: Custody Conflicts—Five Child-Focused Divorce Challenges
🔗 https://hargravefamilylaw.com/custody-conflicts-five-child-focused-divorce-challenges-with-attorney-misty-cole/

Texas Standard Possession Order Explained (PDF)
🔗 https://hargravefamilylaw.com/texas-possession-order-guide/

Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce
🔗 https://hargravefamilylaw.com/successful-coparenting/

Compassionate Divorce Podcast – More episodes on custody & conflict-reduction
🔗 https://hargravefamilylaw.com/blog/podcast/

How do you stand up for yourself during divorce without starting a war? In this episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, Jennifer sits down with seasoned mediator and collaborative divorce expert Carey Silvestri to discuss how self-advocacy, empathy, and smart strategy can lead to better outcomes - for you and your family.

Carey shares wisdom from decades of experience and her training at the Harvard Negotiation Program, revealing how mediation empowers people to find their voice and craft creative, lasting agreements. Together, Jennifer and Carey unpack why rigid “punch lists” often backfire, how understanding the other party’s fears can shift everything, and why being honest about your needs is one of the bravest things you can do.

Whether you're preparing for a divorce or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a refreshing and empowered approach to resolving conflict with dignity and grace.

✨ Key Topics Covered:

Why mediation can be more empowering than court

How to negotiate without turning divorce into a battle

The role of empathy and curiosity in creating win-win outcomes

How to manage external voices and get clear on your truth

Real-life examples of flexible, human-centered solutions

💼 Learn more about Carey Silvestri’s mediation services at Hargrave Family Law: [Insert Link]
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#DivorceWithDignity #MediationMatters #DivorceSupport #CollaborativeDivorce #JenniferHargraveShow #hargravefamilylaw 

Learn more about Hargrave Family Law at https://hargravefamilylaw.com

Hargrave Family Law
4201 Spring Valley Rd.
Suite 1210, Dallas, Tx 75244
Phone: 214-420-0100
Email: [email protected]

Learn what this Former "Kid in the Middle" turned divorce attorney wants every parent to know about high conflict custody litigation and divorce.

In this heartfelt episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, Jennifer sits down with Parker Pannell, an associate attorney at Hargrave Family Law and a child of divorce herself. Parker shares her personal story of navigating her parents' divorce at the age of nine, offering insight into what helped her and her younger siblings adjust during a time of great change. Parker reflects on the practical challenges of shifting homes and schools, the emotional importance of consistent communication with both parents, and the subtle ways children pick up on adult conflict—even when parents think they’re shielding them. She also highlights the importance of minimizing exposure to adult issues and supporting a child’s relationship with both parents.
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Learn more about Hargrave Family Law at https://hargravefamilylaw.com

Hargrave Family Law
4201 Spring Valley Rd.
Suite 1210, Dallas, Tx 75244
Phone: 214-420-0100
Email: [email protected]