Welcome to The Divorce Allies Podcast, a podcast and video series where we dive into all things divorce, the process of creating a settlement offer with a team of financial professionals, divorce, mortgage, parenting, and relationship coaches. We cover all of the areas of the divorce settlement process from financial to emotional wellbeing.

I'm Melissa Gragg, our financial mediator and negotiation specialist, and today I am with Cristin Terri, our divorce coach and parenting specialist.

Key Takeaways:
Prioritizing Children's Needs: Despite financial complexities, children's needs often become a top priority during divorce negotiations. A focused approach on parenting plans is crucial as it sets a foundation for co-parenting and children's stability.

Parenting Plans' Role in Mediation: Parenting plans are not just about scheduling; they encompass detailed co-parenting arrangements including holidays, education, healthcare, and more. They aim to minimize misunderstandings and secure children's best interests long-term.

Customizing Parenting Plans: Parenting plans should be tailored to the family's specific needs, factoring in children's ages, emotional states, and parental dynamics. In volatile situations, more detailed and long-term plans are advisable to reduce future conflicts.

Importance of Detail in Parenting Plans: The parenting plan should address not only immediate concerns but also long-term situations like education and healthcare. It's essential for these plans to be comprehensive to prevent future disputes and legal costs.

The Role of Specialists: Engaging specialists like parenting coaches or mediators can help ensure that all aspects of parenting during and after divorce are considered, providing stability and consistency for the children involved.

Cristin Terri
https://www.cristinterri.com/
cristin@cristinterri.com

Melissa Gragg
CVA, MAFF, CDFA 
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues 
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC 
melissa@bridgevaluation.com 
http://www.BridgeValuation.com 
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com 
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com 
https://www.valuationmediation.com
https://www.thedivorceallies.com/
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