Susan Chesnutt

From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus

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This is Susan Chesnutt of The Chesnutt Law Firm. This is my podcast From Foster Care to Family Law: A Child Welfare Focus. I was raised in the foster care system, I was a child abuse investigator for the Department of Children and Families, and now I am an attorney practicing family law where my passion is to focus on the best interests of the children involved. In my podcast, I will be meeting industry experts exploring the seemingly impossible scenarios that families often struggle to manage. Each episode will include insights and concepts from professionals that deal with these issues.

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Susan Chesnutt

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#6 - Good Cops Hate Bad Cops: the Murder of George Floyd, Coming from Nothing, and Bringing Love to Law Enforcement with Corporal Darrell Rivers. 02.06.2020 18:22

SUMMARY Darrell Rivers is a Corporal in the Vero Beach Florida Police Department. In this episode, Susan Chesnutt interviews this 32-year law enforcement veteran about the changing times, racism, covid-19, and an honest refreshing perspective on how to treat people. He also explains how people should think about bad cops with regards to the entire police force. ------------------------------ HIGHL...

#5 - Your Credit, the Economy, and COVID-19 What’s Important and What’s Not. 29.05.2020 30:59

SUMMARY Bill Lewis is a long-time credit repair expert, radio host, and author. Bill discusses credit and financial issues that frequently come with a divorce. He also has some interesting information regarding your credit score and special programs related to COVID-19. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:55] Susan introduces Bill Lewis who explains exactly what a credit report is and ho...

#4 - Overcoming Employment Challenges During COVID-19 with Ellen Fernandez 19.05.2020 40:14

SUMMARY Ellen Fernandez is a vocational counselor and vocational rehabilitation counselor for more than 30 years. Her job is evaluating her client's ability to get back to work. Susan and Ellen explore the dynamics of reentering the workforce and the many factors that workers face in today's environment. They also discuss how hard it is to find a job right now, but how the economy is going to boun...

#3 - Protecting Against Domestic Violence and Child Abuse During COVID-19. with Larry Lawson 07.05.2020 23:44

SUMMARY Larry Lawson is a career law enforcement officer that has served as a uniformed policeman, investigator, and educator.  He offers insights on domestic violence and child abuse from his long career.  His perspective comes from his time serving in the trenches and having a first-hand view of domestic abuse and violence in our community.  Larry feels there is a potential to see...

#2 - Overcoming Challenges with Virtual Schooling from Home During COVID-19, with Leah Blythe 07.05.2020 38:52

SUMMARY Leah Blythe is a Twenty-seven-year veteran teacher in the Indian River County School System.  She offers her perspective on helping students and parents’ manage virtual school from home for the first time.  No one expected this and the process has been stressful and productive.  Everyone is working hard, learning new skills, and things about themselves. Ms. Blythe is pleased...

#1 - Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Psychology and the Law, with Dr Nancy Vrechek 06.05.2020 28:17

SUMMARY Dr. Nancy Vrechek is a court-appointed expert, parent coordinator, and social investigator.  Dr. Vrechek has spent many years helping parents and their children navigate the choppy waters of divorce and family separation.  Things can be complicated, but there are processes and tactics that can be implemented to smooth the transition to a new normal.  In this Podcast, Dr. Vre...