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146. If You Have a Child with Higher Needs and You Want a Divorce...
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In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, we dive into the complexities of navigating a divorce when you have a child with special or higher needs. We’re joined by Cari Pines, an attorney in LA who specializes in family law and has personal experience with raising special needs children. Cari shares her expertise on how to manage the legal and emotional challenges that come with divorce when your child requires extra care and attention.
What you’ll learn:
- How to communicate effectively with your attorney about your child’s special needs
- The importance of gathering information about your child’s diagnosis, behaviors, and needs before you begin the divorce process
- The role of a forensic expert and why this might be necessary in some cases
- Practical advice on managing disputes with your ex regarding your child’s medical care and therapy
- Tips on using tools like Our Family Wizard to keep track of communications and medical expenses
- How to take care of yourself while navigating the difficult path of parenting a child with special needs during a divorce
Our Divorce Crash Course was designed to hold your hand through the process and help you avoid major and expensive mistakes. Learn more here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course
Our Family Wizard is another fantasitc resource for those who need help navigating the "fun" world of coparenting. Head to this landing page to see how we work closely with them to support our listeners! http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck
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