The Diavorce Solutionist

Episode 17 – The “Real” Impact of Having Legal Custody

In this eye-opening episode, I take listeners on a journey through the challenge of understanding and utilizing legal custody in family court. Many parents often misunderstand the depth of having or not having legal custody and it can significantly affect their parenting abilities. With my signature straightforward approach and strategic insights specifically geared towards helping pro se litigants to understand the Family Court, I go deep to reveal the significant impact that legal custody has on a parent’s ability to make crucial decisions for their child. From debunking misconceptions to shedding light on the intricacies of legal custody, My discussion challenges preconceived notions and offers valuable information for navigating the complex family court system.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understanding legal custody: Clarifying the scope and significance of legal custody in Family Court.
  • The impact of legal custody on parenting: Exploring how legal custody affects a parent’s decision-making authority in important areas such as education, medical care, and extracurricular activities.
  • Navigating joint legal custody: Insights into the dynamics and challenges of joint legal custody arrangements, especially in shared custody scenarios.
  • When legal custody becomes a tool for control: Unveiling the potential for legal custody to be manipulated, abused, or misused in family court proceedings.
  • Strategies for addressing legal custody concerns: Practical advice for parents on advocating for their rights and navigating the complexities of legal custody in family court.

Family court can be a labyrinth of complexities, and this episode provides a thought-provoking exploration of the real impact of legal custody on parents and children. 

📚 Timestamped overview

00:00 Legal custody varies by state: major decisions.

05:33 Primary residential determines custody and decision-making dynamics.

08:44 Proving need to modify legal custody consent.

11:27 Changing legal custody is not easy legally.

14:16 Assign court decision-making to avoid conflicts.

20:15 Joint legal gives access to records and reports.

22:03 Maintain physical custody, but no decision-making authority.

Family Court can be traumatic! And trying to handle your case on your own can be even more catastrophic. There are twists & turns at every stage that you need to be aware of and to prepare for. Having a solid Gameplan and someone to help you execute it effectively can make all the difference in the Universe (not just the world.) We know all about the bias, corruption, and dysfunction being handed out by the system. We just want you to have a fighting chance by leveling the playing field.

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Tracey Bloodsaw

Tracey Bee (Host)

Pro Se Family Court Strategist

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