{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ex-it Strategy","title":"The Complexities of Co-Parenting: A Legal Perspective","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7cf2908b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1101,"description":"Attorneys Sarah Hink and Elizabeth Stevenson return from a hiatus on the Exit Strategy podcast to discuss why custody is often the hardest part of divorce and separation, including the emotional challenge of sharing time with children. They explain that in the North Carolina counties where they practice, courts often start from a 50/50 assumption tied to the child’s best interests and a relationship with both parents, then look for reasons to deviate such as domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health concerns, lack of involvement, or inconsistency. They cover tools like temporary arrangements, tiered custody schedules with treatment requirements, reunification therapy, custody/parent fitness evaluations, guardians ad litem, parent coordinators, and parallel parenting. They warn against false abuse claims, alienation, and putting children in the middle, noting records can follow families and even be found online later.\n00:00 Welcome Back Intro\n00:20 Why Custody Gets Heated\n00:43 Facing 50 50 Reality\n01:57 Courts Start at 50 50\n02:40 Give Them a Chance\n03:32 Custody Can Change\n04:00 Tiered Plans and Reunification\n05:35 Evaluations and Expert Help\n06:55 Parallel Parenting Tools\n07:31 Kids Feel the Conflict\n08:57 Legal Custody Decision Making\n09:42 Third Parties Can Sue\n10:11 Domestic Violence Impact\n11:10 False Claims Backfire\n11:56 Online Records and Kids Testifying\n13:23 Parental Alienation Consequences\n14:08 Honesty and Realistic Outcomes\n16:08 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CHcobdOO4RhzuDuJkql2enzDrLMoUI3-arzAIcR-OLk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NDg0/MDU4YTQ1ODhjMWI4/NGFlMjE1ODgyNDYz/NzQzZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}