The High Road

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss parents who turn their anger on the professionals in the case and take their frustrations and dissatisfaction out on them. A hearty discussion will give an insightful look into the ramifications of such conduct for the parents who behave in this manner, as well as the implications for the professionals rece...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss parents who wish to relinquish their parental rights, the issues that cause them to wish to do so, and the implications on the well-being of the children. Topics to be discussed include the potential for abandonment issues for the children, and what to do to take care of them and protect them from dealing w...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss how to have effective communication with your attorney, and what to do when communication breaks down. Effective communication with other family law professionals that might be on your case will be addressed as well.

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the profound effects on children when a parent engages in parental alienation and the often unexpected outcome when the children reach adulthood. An overview of recent discussions about holiday parenting time will be covered as well. Dr. Marlene & George will also continue their emphasis on the importance o...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss effective interaction with custody evaluators, parenting coordinators, reunification therapists and other court-appointed mental health professionals on family law cases. And they will also continue their series discussing the importance of taking care of our children during divorce. Don't miss this milesto...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their series on the importance of taking care of our children during divorce. Specific examples of what input children should have at what ages will be discussed. What it means to place the needs of your children above your own needs will be explored. Parenting time issues that commonly occur during the ho...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion on the importance of separated or divorced parents being able to place the needs of the children above their own, including case examples of the fallout that occurs when parents are unable to do so. Parenting time during the holidays will also be discussed, as this time of year can be part...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of separated or divorced parents being able to place the needs of the children ahead of their own wishes. Several case studies will be discussed, and the perils of a parent's inability to place the needs of the children above their own desires will be identified.

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion on blended family relationships, especially addressing the things that cause them to fail. And update on a specific case example discussed last week will be provided, and as assessment of behaviors and conduct that can have a serious negative effect in regard to how the court views steppar...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion on blended family relationships, especially addressing the things that cause them to fail. Specific case examples will be provided in regard to behaviors and conduct that can have a serious negative effect in regard to how the court views stepparent involvement. This is a must-see show wit...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss blended family relationships, how to make them work effectively and the things that cause them to fail. This is a must-see show with the pitfalls to avoid for those in step or blended family situations. Further insights and information about what some states are doing to protect the professionals who work i...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, are going to discuss a variety of topics that were presented at two family law conferences that Dr. Marlene attended this past week, to include why bias in family law cases on the part of the professionals is not inappropriate; various judges' take on interviewing kids, the pros and cons, and under what circumstances or...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, are going to discuss how family members and friends can be supportive of someone going through separation or divorce, what are the "do's" and "don'ts". This is vital information to have if someone close to you is going through separation or divorce.

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, are going to discuss differences by state in the statute that allows children to have absolute say in regard to parenting time with each parent for separated or divorced families, and the pros and cons of each state's mandate. If you have children with strong feelings one way or another, this is a show you won't want to...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, are going to discuss a variety of topics, including the pros and cons of child-inclusive mediation, long-distance cases and elements to be aware of, and parenting aspects for incarcerated parents. If any of these items affect your case, or simply pique your interest, this is a show you won't want to miss!!

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, are going to discuss how co-parents should handle situations of extenuating circumstances, such as when a child's or a parent's illness might affect the parenting time schedule, and how to handle such circumstances. If you and your co-parent are unsure how to handle such situations or often disagree about how they shoul...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, are going to discuss the importance of self care for people going through separation or divorce, as well professionals working with parents going through separation or divorce. If you are a parent or, especially, a professional working with families going through separation or divorce, you won't want to miss this discus...

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Today Dr. Marlene and guest Ed Gerety, a teen expert who works with parents on navigating the teenage years, are going to discuss the effects of divorce on teenagers in particular, and the aspects of divorce that are specific to the teenager years, making this the most difficult time, developmentally, for children whose parents are going through separation and divorce. If you have teenage children...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, are going to discuss healthy boundaries that divorcing parents need to set with one another when going through their divorce and beyond, in order to establish a healthy and effective co-parenting relationship. The right, and wrong, way to set boundaries with others in regard to any and all relationships will be discussed. If...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, are going to discuss one's family of origin and the effect how one's family of origin or the way one is raised has on life changes that we all encounter. In particular, the effect that family of origin has on how one handles separation and divorce, especially involving children, will be explored. This is a must see for all p...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, are going to discuss Part 2 of a variety of topics, including how to most effectively deal with professionals in the court system, the art of being a good stepparent, including what happens when stepparent relationships are not good, and when it's time to revisit your parenting plan. Don't miss the conclusion of these intrig...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, are going to discuss a variety of topics in two episodes, including how to most effectively deal with professionals in the court system, the art of being a good stepparent, including what happens when stepparent relationships are not good, and when it's time to revisit your parenting plan. Don't miss part 1 of these intrigui...

Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, are going to discuss "Part 2" of the 10 personality disorders and the role that personality disorders play in family law cases. This is an extraordinarily interesting topic and a show that you definitely won't want to miss if you feel you're dealing with a personality disorder in regard to your co-parent, or anyone else in y...

Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, are going to discuss the 10 personality disorders and the role that personality disorders play in family law cases. This will be an extraordinarily interesting topic and a show that you definitely won't want to miss if you feel you're dealing with a personality disorder in regard to your co-parent, or anyone else in your life, may...