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Coparent Academy Podcast

Linda VanValkenburg and Ron Gore

183 episodes

1 week ago

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...

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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...

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Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement,

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Coparent Academy Podcast

#183 - How NOT to Waste Money Deposing Your Coparent

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...

6 days ago

12 minutes

Coparent Academy Podcast

#182 - How to Prepare for Your Child Custody Deposition

Let us hear from you! Your deposition in a family law case is one of the most important moments in the litigation process. Are you prepared? In this episode, we break down how to perform well at your deposition, save time/money, and increase the likelihood of a reasonable outcome. In this crucial, you will learn: The absolute necessity of telling your attorney everything (even the embarrassing parts).How your attorney uses "issue spotting" to prepare you for the topics you’ll face.Why having ...

1 week ago

15 minutes

Coparent Academy Podcast

#181 - Depositions: The Most Important Discovery Tool in Family Law

Let us hear from you! Written discovery is slow, filtered, and easily obstructed. Learn why a deposition—a face-to-face, real-time interview under oath—is the most important tool in preparing for a custody trial. Discover the strategic value of essentially unlimited follow-up questions, reasons why you may want a videographer, and the attorney's ethical duty to uncover all facts, both good and bad, about both parents to help the court determine what's in the child's best interest.

2 weeks ago

12 minutes

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#180 - Managing Extracurriculars With a High Conflict Coparent

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. Struggling to manage your child's extracurricular activities with a high conflict coparent? This video provides a detailed 12-step strategy to move from hoping for cooperation to planning for its absence. Learn how to make your ex's cooperation irrelevant and ensure your child doesn't miss out. In this guide from Coparenting Academy, we cover: How to review your court order (sole vs. joint custody)How to propose a new activityWhy pare...

3 weeks ago

18 minutes

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#179 - Are You An Emotionally Clumsy Coparent?

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. When we get emotionally dysregulated, our ability to make simple, rational decisions can disappear. This is especially true in high-stakes coparenting conversations where past issues can surface without warning. Learn why we sometimes make things harder than they need to be and how to start doing better next time. If you've ever had a moment like this, let me know in the comments. Let's learn from each other. Get more coparenting strateg...

1 month ago

7 minutes

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#178 - 6 Ways High Conflict Coparents Sabotage Extracurricular Activities

Let us hear from you! Watch the video for this episode on YouTube. Does it feel like your coparent is always making you the "bad guy" when it comes to extracurriculars? Getting your child excited about an expensive travel team or a demanding activity before you've even had a chance to discuss it is a common high-conflict tactic. In this video, we expose the manipulative strategies some parents use—from creating false urgency to undermining your authority. More importantly, we'll give y...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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#177 - Extracurriculars - A Practical Guide for Cooperative Coparents

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. Extracurriculars are meant to be fun, but they can be a source of tension for coparents. In this video, we provide practical advice to help you and your coparent make decisions smoothly. We cover everything from the importance of trial periods for new activities to setting boundaries for mutual respect, both on the sidelines and online. By working as a team, you can give your child the gift of a positive experience, preventing them from bei...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Coparent Academy Podcast

#176 - How Coparents Should Handle Parent-Teacher Conferences

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. A child's education is a critical part of their well-being, but for coparents a parent-teacher conference can quickly become an arena for conflict. This guide helps you put your child's needs first by equipping you with the professional-grade tools to navigate any difficult situation with grace. This video gives you a tactical roadmap to: • A clear, 3-step plan for before, during, and after the conference. • Ensure your chil...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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#175 - Video Game Visitation

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. Long-distance visitation and supervised visitation present huge challenges for coparents. The calls can become stale, the connection can fade, and the costs can be overwhelming. This video provides a tactical solve that most courts and lawyers don't even know about: Video Game Visitation. We cover the exact "why" and "how-to": * Why maintaining a relationship with your child is so important, both for them and for your. * Choosi...

2 months ago

9 minutes

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#174 - What Happens When Coparents Have Different Rules?

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube! If your coparent’s inconsistent rules are undermining your efforts and creating chaos for your child, this video is your step-by-step action plan. Stop fighting the "my house, my rules" battle. Instead, implement a proven strategy to provide your child with the stability they desperately need—with or without your coparent's cooperation. YOUR 3-STEP PLAYBOOK FROM THIS VIDEO: DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM: Pinpoint exactly how inconsistent environm...

2 months ago

6 minutes

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#173 - Why Does Your Kid Act Differently with Your Ex?

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. You and your coparent have the same child... but you're raising two different kids. It's a maddening reality for millions of divorced parents, leading to blame and conflict. But what if the cause wasn't your coparent's "leniency" or your "rigidity"? What if it was a powerful psychological force ignited by the separation itself? Once you see it, you can't unsee it. This video reveals the subconscious reasons your child adapts their personali...

2 months ago

6 minutes

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#172 - Are You Winning Custody But Losing Your Child?

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube Are you winning parenting time but losing your child's heart? Many co-parents fall into the "Scoreboard Mentality"—fighting for what's "fair" instead of what builds a lasting relationship. In this video, we reveal the 3 most common traps (The Schedule Trap, The "It's My Time" Fallacy, and Weaponizing Your Right of First Refusal) that can damage your connection with your kids. Learn the one simple question to ask yourself—The Tomorrow Test—t...

2 months ago

8 minutes

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#171 - How To Validate Your Child But Not Trash Your Coparent

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. A popular coparenting Instagram creator has given parents a script for when their child complains about the other parent. It’s a common problem, but is their advice the whole story? In this episode, family law attorney Ron Gore and therapist Connie LeBlanc watch the video and provide their expert reaction. They agree with some points but add crucial context that could save you from creating a bigger conflict. You will learn: How to valid...

3 months ago

21 minutes

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#170 - Supervised Visitation: Is "Free" Actually More Expensive?

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. Forced to have supervised visits with your kids? You're facing a choice: use a friend/family member for free, or pay a professional. The answer isn't as obvious as you think. In this video, we talk about the pros and cons of each so you can make the right decision for your family and your wallet.

3 months ago

10 minutes

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#169 - High Conflict Coparenting? Try the FACTS Only approach

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. Are your coparenting conversations endless, draining, and unproductive? You're not alone. In this video, discover the "FACTS Only" communication tool – a simple, efficient way to streamline your discussions and focus on what truly matters: your child's needs. Learn how this powerful strategy, focusing on Feedback, Activities, Concerns, Transportation, and Supplies, can transform high-conflict exchanges into clear, actionable updates. We'll ...

3 months ago

12 minutes

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#168 - Is Children's Church Indoctrination? A Divorced Dad's Dilemma

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on Youtube. Are you a parent navigating different religious beliefs in your household, or worried about your child's exposure to a coparent's faith? This episode is for you. In this re-edited version of Episode 5 of Coparent Academy, you'll hear the story of a child who found common ground between Southern Baptist and Muslim parents (it involves bacon!), and we'll break down a compelling Reddit post about a dad's fear of 'indoctrination.' Drawin...

3 months ago

11 minutes

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#167 - Is it Too Soon for My Coparent to Have Overnights?

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode, we answer a question posed by a mother who is concerned the child is moving to overnights with the father too quickly. The court has approved unsupervised day visits, and now he's asking for overnights. This mother is nervous, not just about the living situation but also about past behaviors. We talk about what truly constitutes a "stable enough" environment for a child's overnight visits, going beyond who's on the le...

3 months ago

12 minutes

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#166 - The Smart Coparent's Secret: Investing in Trust, Not Conflict

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube Are you tired of the constant battles and high "transaction costs" in your co-parenting relationship? This episode dives deep into how cooperation, trust, and empathy can transform your coparenting interactions, making life easier for you and significantly benefiting your child. We'll break down these important elements in the order they build on each other: Cooperation: Learn where to start with small, low-investment acts that can chip away...

4 months ago

23 minutes

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#165 - Beyond Conflict: Finding Compromise in Coparenting

Let us hear from you! Watch this video on YouTube. Making coparenting decisions can feel like a minefield, especially when you need to find common ground. In this video, we discuss practical strategies for successful coparenting. We'll show you how to build mutual respect, truly understand your coparent's perspective, and always put your child's well-being first. You'll learn to spot your deal breakers, grasp the real cost of conflict, and create an environment where your child can truly thri...

4 months ago

14 minutes

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#164 - The Dangers of Rushing Into Reconciliation Therapy

Let us hear from you! Watch this episode on Youtube. Reconciliation therapy offers a path parents and estranged children to reconnect, but it's not without significant risks. Many parents assume there's nothing to lose, but an unprepared approach can actually worsen the situation, causing more pain for both parent and child, and potentially ending any chance of future reconciliation. In this candid discussion, we dive deep into the often-overlooked dangers of entering reconciliation counseli...

4 months ago

15 minutes