Custody & Divorce
There are so many things to think about during separation and divorce, especially when you’ve got children and need to figure out custody agreements and how to parent moving forward. Getting support and guidance for this new way of being a family is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your children.
I am a single parent and I want to tell you something.
You can do this.
As a member of Austin Divorce Resources, and a single parent myself, I am here to help you focus and parent through the confusing and complicated waters of separation, divorce, custody and life after divorce. While my role is to guide you to ask yourself important questions that keep your child’s best interests at the forefront, I am not here to decide anything for you. Decisions are yours to make with the support of family law professionals.
If you are currently working with a mediator, facilitator or therapist, I encourage you to continue to do so. My job is different than theirs and we’re all here to help you get the answers and support you need. While their role is to provide legal or emotional advice as a person, my role is to offer you specific and personalized guidance as a parent.
I’m here to help you keep your kids’ needs at the forefront of your decisions before, through and after divorce. I help you find ways to cultivate grace and resilience, so you can show up as the best parent possible along this journey.
I’m also here to tell you a not-so-secret secret.
Effective communication is key.
No matter where you are in this process, we’ll talk about effective communication; how it’s key to successful parenting and benefits everyone involved. We’ll cover things like how and when to communicate about your kids; issues that arise around scheduling and sickness; what routines you’re going to build for your kids; how to organize for two separate households and how to stay consistent.
We’ll go over topics you might not think about at first: holidays, play dates, homework, child care, school supplies, how and where you’ll meet for exchanges and dozens of other small details that can get lost in the day to day of getting through divorce. The key is routine and as few surprises for your kids as possible.
Communication will be the foundation we’ll use to help you navigate the particular stage of the separation-divorce-custody journey you’re in. Read more about what we’ll cover below.
Custody & Divorce Specific Certifications:
Essential Therapy Training
Between Two Homes: Best practices when working with families raising children between two homes due to separation, divorce, or other family circumstance, Bradley Craig
DISCLAIMER: I am not a therapist, mediator, facilitator, attorney, custody evaluator or counselor. Nothing I say should be construed as legal advice. Anything you choose to do with regard to custody decisions should be fully discussed with your lawyer.