Money & Co-Parenting: Avoiding the Hidden Traps

The Secret to Handling Divorce Expenses Without ConflictAre money fights and co-parenting conflict exhausting you? In this episode of The Conscious Divorce by Justin Milrad, we sit down with certified divorce coach Lisa Lisser to break down the "money talk" every divorced parent needs to have.It's not just about dollars and cents, it's about the hidden emotional triggers, control issues, and unresolved baggage that turn small expenses into major legal battles. Whether you’re worried about future college costs, car purchases, or handling unreasonable requests, this guide will help you reframe your co-parenting finances as a business-like investment in your children’s success.In this episode, we cover:00:00 🎙️ Intro: The Conscious Divorce Podcast00:43 💬 Why money fights escalate (The "Quinceañera" example)03:30 💰 Why it's never "just about the money"08:42 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How children perceive parental conflict11:55 📝 Forecasting future expenses: College, tutoring, and more15:22 🚗 The "hidden" costs: Teenager car purchases and caps20:25 ⚖️ Reframing finances as a business relationship24:07 💡 Strategic curiosity: Finding resources and scholarships32:42 💔 Handling new partners and financial boundaries36:56 ⚡ Rapid-fire: What to do when your co-parent refuses to talk39:08 🔮 Proactive planning to avoid future crisisGuest: Lisa Lisser, CDC, Founder of LZL Coaching and Host of the Divorce Clarity Studio podcast.What is the biggest financial challenge you're currently facing in your co-parenting journey? Let us know in the comments below. we read every one.#divorce #coparenting #divorcefinances #consciousdivorce #divorcesupport #financialplanning #parentingagreement #coparentingtips