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Veteran Divorce, Child Custody, & Family Law Attorney, Leigh Sellers, serves as your guide through the foreign world of Splitsville – an alien place with its own rules, its own expectations, and even its own language. You won't find it on Google Maps, and your GPS won't work here. So if you’re feeling lost, you’re in the right place. With decades of experience serving clients in North Carolina (Charlotte, Monroe, Waxhaw, Concord, Gastonia, Weddington, NC) and South Carolina (Fort Mill, Rock ...
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Divorce University Online

Tammy R. Ferreira

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Tammy (Child Custody Coach) shares her experience and insights gained from her own divorce and subsequent step family. She also worked alongside her late husband, Attorney Thomas D. Ferreira, for over 15 years as a paralegal and mediator before beginning her child custody coaching practice in 2019. Thomas passed away on May 1, 2023 and Tammy continues to share the wisdom she gained from Thomas through the years as well as her own perspective. Tammy specializes in helping parents who are deal ...
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Divorce Team Radio - Your Source for Divorce and Family Law Matters

Leh Meriwether & Todd Orston, Divorce Lawyers who hate divorce

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If you, a friend or family member is facing a divorce or similar family law matter, then this show is for you. Here is where we share our experience and knowledge to help others navigate a challenging phase of life. This show is a re-broadcast of a Radio Show sponsored by Meriwether and Tharp, a law firm with over 40 lawyers focusing on divorce and family law matters.
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Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad on Twitter, shares his unique experience of winning a paternity suit and being full custody, of his then 4-year-old daughter. As a non-attorney but a male parent, he shares unique ideas on how to be a better parent and ultimately win a child custody suit. Fred's goal is to help good parents caught in the complicated process of divorce or child custody. This show has parenting and custody tips as well as attorney interviews from state to state.
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Divorce or separation can be challenging, especially when co-parenting with an ex becomes difficult—or even impossible. In this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, licensed professional counselor and parent coach Jenevieve Wardell joins host Leigh Sellers to explain how parent coaching can help a parent navigate high-conflict situations and ensure c…
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Divorcing parents are rarely “alienated” from their children, but children of divorcing parents do frequently “resist or refuse” a parent. In the latter scenario, “it’s not that the other parent is intentionally and actively trying to undermine the relationship between a parent and child, but, instead, it's that something has happened to that child…
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If you’re going through a divorce, one thing you can count on is a bill from your attorney. Hourly rates differ, but as Touchstone Family Law lawyer Brione Pattison explains, “each attorney is going to provide you with a bill at some point in time.” Brione and colleague Lea Finegan developed a “Top 10” list of best practices to help people save on …
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Sarah and John are fictional characters going through a divorce. As Lea Finegan explains, they could take two avenues: litigation or collaboration. In the litigation scenario, their case could drag on for years, personal details would become public record, legal fees mount, and a judge who doesn't know them would make a one-size-fits-all decision. …
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Keys to Success with a GAL (Guardian Ad Litem) - Episode 345 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In this episode, I'm going to giving keys to succeeding in your interactions with your children's attorney. Different states have different names for this, it's most frequently called a GAL, which stand for Guardian Ad Litem, a BIA, which stands f…
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Todd Owens often encounters family law clients who insist they simply want what they’re entitled to. His answer? "[In court] You're entitled to only one thing, and that's the opportunity to go in the courtroom, stomp your foot, pound your fist on the table, make your argument, and then cross your fingers and hope to God that the judge sees it exact…
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Surviving Custody with a Narcissist - Episode 344 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Surviving Custody with a narcissist or any other high conflict personality without losing your sanity is all about developing the right strategies. For examples, the more conflict, the more specific you need to be in your interactions and your court orders. …
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"There's always a lot of fear around a divorce situation. Everyone's always worried that the outcome's going to be something that is going to negatively impact them," says Kristen Shearin, a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA). In this conversation with host Sheila Passenant, Kristen describes how CDFAs can reduce that very fear throughout t…
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2 Types of Family Law Attorneys - Episode 343 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Most Family Law Attorneys have one of two approaches to how they handle cases. One of these approach makes you feel better emotionally and usually makes clients feel really seen and advocated for but it's not necessarily the "winning approach" for your case. To …
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#Coldplaygate - Episode 342 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. A recent social media post from a Coldplay concert went viral. It was a video of a couple who were having an affair and attended the concert together, only to end up on the "kisscam". Ironically, their reactions to being on the screen gave away their secret. Affairs are painful a…
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Destroying Your Ex Does Not Win Your Case - Episode 341 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Family Court hearings are typically full of all kinds of mudslinging in both directions. Since we are in an adversary system and most people experience the law as "guilty vs innocent", this may seem like a logical approach. But a Family Law Judge doesn…
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Core Foundations in Child Custody - Episode 340 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. There are core foundations in child custody that apply in almost every case. These principles will give you more success in your case, regardless of your situation and regardless of where you are at in the timeline of your case. Even if you've done these thing…
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Retaliation in Child Custody Court - Episode 339 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. When Narcissists win in Court, they often become emboldened and when they lose, they want a rematch. Often, that means retaliation against you that results in constant court hearings and chaos. Does the Court even care about retaliatory motives? Listen now to…
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In Episode 338 "Were You the One Doing Everything?" we will discuss how I often hear clients say they "did everything" in their relationship. What you may not realize is that doing everything is a trauma response. People who "do everything" also frequently over-commit , struggle to delegate, mistrust others, are perfectionists, and are reluctant to…
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What You Say V. How You Say It (In Court) – Episode 337 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Most people get very focused on the "what" part of the information they want the court to know. Much of my work as a coach is teaching people "how" to say the things they need to in a way that will resonate with the court. I'm going to give you 5 examp…
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Trauma Bond with a Narcissist – Episode 336 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Trauma bonds are created through a biochemical reaction in your body similar to addiction. So, it's no wonder we have trouble breaking free, long after the relationship has ended. We often continue on the emotional rollercoaster that is a relationship with a narci…
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5 Common Legal Traps with a Narcissist – Episode 335 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In this episode, I'll discuss five of the most common traps we see narcissists use to try to gain the upper hand in Court. Understanding how the narcissists weaponize these traps and what steps you can take to prevent them is crucial to your success again…
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Exposing the Narcissist's Abuse – Episode 334 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Parents are often concerned about being able to expose narcissistic abuse from the other parent. In this episode, I'll share tips to help you gather the information you need to help you expose the behaviors. I'll also talk about how to present the information in…
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Self Love is Key to Ending Toxic Relationships– Episode 333 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. The toxic patterns of a narcissist-codependent relationship don't magically end just because the relationship ends, especially if we have to co-parent with the narcissist. The same unhealthy dynamics continue t until we do the internal work that is…
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Presenting Your Child Custody Case – Episode 332 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Whether presenting your case to the court or another expert, one of the big mistakes people make is they talk about their case using words that are open to interpretation or by using feeling words such as angry, upset, etc. There is a very simple technique yo…
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Coercive Control by Narcissists – Episode 331 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Coercive control is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim. Several states have recognized coercive control as a form of domestic violence. Narcissists u…
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Narcissists Want a Rematch – Episode 330 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. So, you finally made it through your court process and have your orders. Now, you'll have some peace, right? If you're dealing with a narcissistic or high-conflict person, that's not the likely scenario. They frequently want to appeal or want a rematch at the next po…
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Narcissists Want a Rematch – Episode 330 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. So, you finally made it through your court process and have your orders. Now, you'll have some peace, right? If you're dealing with a narcissistic or high-conflict person, that's not the likely scenario. They frequently want to appeal or want a rematch at the next po…
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Court-Ordered Custody Mediation Against a Narcissist – Episode 329 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Mediation is required in most states prior to going to court on custody issues. But, mediation can look very different depending on where you are located. In this episode, I'll break down the different types of mediation to help you know wha…
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Narcissists Jumble Your Brain – Episode 328 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Being clear headed to make good decisions is critical in child custody cases, especially in the early stages. Ironically, this is when most people experience the most brain fog and emotional disruption due to the breakdown of the relationship. In this episode, I'l…
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When Life Gives You Lemons – Episode 327 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We all know the phrase When Life Gives You Lemons……….Make Lemonade. But when you lose your primary relationship, are away from your kids, are financially destroyed, or just stuck in a pit of grief it can feel nearly impossible to pull yourself out of that hole. In th…
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When Life Gives You Lemons – Episode 327 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. We all know the phrase When Life Gives You Lemons……….Make Lemonade. But when you lose your primary relationship, are away from your kids, are financially destroyed, or just stuck in a pit of grief it can feel nearly impossible to pull yourself out of that hole. In th…
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Parenting Plan Blueprint – Episode 326 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. If you have a narcissistic or high-conflict co-parent then the components of your parenting plan and the level of detail becomes critical. In this episode, I'll break down the major components of a parenting plan and share some of the details that are most commonly add…
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Navigating a Broken Court System – Episode 325 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Many parents feel like our Court system is broken. The system is definitely overloaded and is run by humans, so it doesn't always get things right. In this episode, I'll talk about the weaknesses in the system, why they exist, and how best to navigate them. To …
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5 Types of Court Hearings in Child Custody – Episode 324 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In this episode, I'll talk about some of the common court hearings we see in child custody cases. Different hearings have different agendas, sometimes there is live testimony, sometimes not and sometimes it's just to "check in" with the court about va…
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