Navigating Divorce with Special Needs Children | Episode 155

Podcast Summary: Navigating Divorce with Children with Special Needs | Divorce at AltitudeIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha discuss the unique challenges of divorcing when children with special needs are involved. They delve into the critical aspects of parenting plans, medical and educational services, and the impact of stress on children during divorce. Tracy Malone, a divorce coach with expertise in handling narcissistic divorces, shares valuable insights on how to address these complexities effectively.Guest Information Tracy Malone is an international divorce coach, author of Divorcing Your Narcissist: You Can't Make This Shit Up, and an expert in helping individuals navigate divorces involving high-conflict behaviors. She offers support to clients going through narcissistic divorces and specializes in providing tools to manage stress and regain emotional well-being.Episode HighlightsIntroduction to Divorce and Special Needs Children Ryan and Amy introduce the challenges that arise when children with special needs are involved in a divorce.Impact of Stress on Special Needs Children Amy talks about how stress from divorce can manifest in regression or behavioral changes, particularly in children with autism or other special needs.Parenting Time Decisions Ryan highlights the complexities of decision-making authority in divorce when it comes to special needs children. With special needs, decisions regarding education, medical care, and extracurricular activities become more intricate.Geographical Considerations and Financial Impact Amy explains how the geographical location of each parent can impact parenting time, especially if the child has ongoing medical or educational needs that require regular visits to specific doctors or therapists.Special Needs Trusts Amy briefly touches on the possibility of setting up a special needs trust to ensure that a child’s needs are met without affecting their eligibility for government benefits. This can be a key element for families facing financial constraints.Managing Stress and Mental Health Ryan and Amy discuss how to manage stress, both for parents and children. Ensuring that parents and children have access to counseling or therapy is vital.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.