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Coparent Academy Podcast

Coparent Academy Podcast

Written by: Linda VanValkenburg and Ron Gore
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Lifechanging Coparenting

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  • #187 - Stop Ruining Christmas for your Children
    Dec 15 2025

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    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 what you can't deliver.
    • Why communication in November saves headaches in December.
    • How to make the most of your time (even if you don't wake up with them on the 25th).
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    25 mins
  • #186 - 3 Key Mistakes to Avoid in Family Law Mediation
    Dec 1 2025

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    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.
    • Misunderstanding the Law: Why you need a reality check on the applicable law and the relative strength of your evidence before you walk in the door.
    • Missing Information: The critical financial and scheduling details you must have available to reach meaningful agreements that can be turned into final orders.

    Don't let these errors derail your custody or divorce agreement.

    If you find this information helpful, please share.

    This content is family law education, not legal advice. To obtain legal advice, please contact a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

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    10 mins
  • #185 - How to Prepare for Your Family Law Mediation
    Nov 10 2025

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    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.

    This content is family law education, not legal advice. To obtain legal advice, please contact a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

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    13 mins
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