Coparent Academy Podcast

Let us hear from you! The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are often fraught with peril for coparents. But does conflict have to be inevitable? In this episode, we strip away the sentimentality to look at the practical side of holiday coparenting. Whether you have a court order or are just winging it, we discuss how to manage expectations, communicate in advance, and prevent your children from becoming pawns in a holiday power struggle. Takeaways: Setting expectations: Don't promise ...

Let us hear from you! Are you preparing for family law mediation? In this video, Ron Gore, family law attorney and mediator, breaks down the three biggest mistakes he sees parents make after conducting more than 100 mediations per year. Many people enter mediation with the wrong mindset or without the necessary preparation, leading to expensive delays and added stress. In this video, you will learn: The Wrong Focus: Why seeking validation, payback, or total closure is a mistake.Misunder...

Let us hear from you! Going to divorce or custody mediation? Don't go in unprepared. Drawing on experience from more than 100 mediations per year, attorney and Coparent Academy co-founder Ron Gore explains exactly how to set yourself up for success. We cover: (1) Understanding what mediation is, (2) How to frame your negotiating positions, and (3) The critical importance of gathering all facts before you start. Plus, understand why even family law attorneys prefer to settle their own cases. T...

Let us hear from you! You paid for the deposition, now make it count! The deposition transcript is one of the most expensive and important documents in your family law case. Attorney Ron Gore explains how you, the client, can maximize its value by assisting your attorney in a highly organized way. This video outlines how to: Read the transcript strategically (twice!).Organize notes by specific litigation issues.Identify three key categories: admissions, provable lies/mistakes, and negative fa...

Let us hear from you! Make your coparent's deposition worth every penny. This expert guide from family law attorney Ron Gore details how clients can become their legal team's best asset. Stop the frustrating cycle of repeating yourself and help your lawyer connect the facts to the law with a highly organized system. We cover: Full Disclosure: Why even your "bad" texts matter.Organization: Using the "Day in the Life" method.Tech Strategy: Utilizing technology before and during the deposition.D...