SPLITUP

Launi and Robert, experts in family law and psychology, introduce Split Up—an innovative app designed to guide people through the legal and emotional aspects of divorce and family court proceedings. • 85% of people in family court are unrepresented, primarily due to the high cost of legal representation • Split Up provides structured guidance through videos and resources for all types of family co...

We dive into the rumors about Justin and Haley Bieber's divorce, examining what it might look like from legal and psychological perspectives when ultra-wealthy celebrities with a young child separate. • Justin and Haley have a postnuptial agreement (not a prenup) to handle their considerable wealth • Justin reportedly earns $5-10 million monthly while Haley earns $500K-1M monthly • California...

Parents recording their children to gather evidence for family court cases can be problematic, potentially backfiring legally and causing psychological harm to children caught in the middle of custody battles. The hosts examine when documentation helps versus when it makes a parent look unreasonable to judges who regularly see severe cases of abuse and neglect. • Photos of minor injuries like brui...

We tackle the thorny issue of extracurricular activities in high-conflict co-parenting situations, navigating the clashing perspectives of legal rights versus psychological wellbeing of children. This candid conversation reveals how activities meant to enrich children's lives often become battlegrounds between divorced parents. • Understanding that high-conflict dynamics don't require me...

Political differences between divorced parents can create emotional battlegrounds where children feel caught in the middle and pressured to choose sides. • Children around age 12 are developing abstract thinking and exploring concepts like fairness and justice • Instead of forcing viewpoints, parents should teach critical thinking skills through open-ended questions • Cognitive dissonance from con...

We explore the emotional and complex conflict that arises when one parent feels their child needs therapy after divorce while the other parent opposes it, examining both legal pathways and psychological perspectives to help families prioritize children's mental health needs. • The scenario of Emily – one parent wants counseling for anxiety, possible self-harm; other parent refuses • Legal dec...

Moving on after divorce isn't just about you—it's about your kids and how they adapt to seeing their parents with new partners. • Children need time to adjust to the major life change of divorce before meeting new partners • Experts recommend waiting at least six months before introducing kids to a new romantic partner • Introducing partners too soon can trigger anxiety, attachment issue...

Family law experts Annette Burns and Nicole Segueiro-Stoutner introduce SPARK—an innovative method for crafting parenting plans that work better for families during divorce or separation. They share practical advice for creating agreements that stand the test of time while remaining focused on children's best interests. • SPARK stands for Sustainable, Precise, Attainable, Reduces conflict, an...

Jessica Simpson's recent divorce from Eric Johnson highlights crucial issues facing families with children of different ages, examining how kids from preschool to pre-teen process separation differently and what parents can do to support healthy adjustment. • Children at different developmental stages experience divorce distinctively – 4-year-olds may believe it's their fault while 10-11...