Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges with Tessa Noel: What Every Woman Must Know When Divorcing
Release Date: 12/25/2024
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info_outlineDivorces is a significant life event that brings unique challenges. Especially for women who often bear the brunt of the emotional and logistical burdens in co-parenting. Before entering the divorce process, it's essential for women to understand what to expect, from legal proceeedings to custody arrangements. Knowledge about your rights, available resources, and effective communication strategies with your ex-partners can empower women to navigate this transition more smoothly.
In this episode, I am joined with Tessa Noel, a Certified Divorce Coach and co parenting expert dedicated to helping women gain peace, clarity and confidence during divorce and co parenting. Tessa shares invaluable insights into the emotional challenges women face, such as anxiety of child exchanges and the complexities of family court. She emphasizes the importance of understanding of understanding legal rights, effective communication strategies and the benefits of private mediation. Additionally, Tessa addresses the realities of co-parenting with abusive ex-partners and offers practical advice for women ready to leave toxic relationships. Tune in to learn how to navigate co-parenting challenges with resilience and empowerment.
Timestamps
(01:17) The anxiety of exchanging your child to the other parent.
(3:10) Tessa's co-parenting experience
(6:04) How to represent yourself in family court
(9:55) Family court how to know what's best for your child
(13:30) Tessa's thoughts on women being so strong in family court.
(16:32) Benefits of private mediation
(22:18) Abusive men never change, even in co-parenting dynamics
(24:45) Narcissists can not grow
(28:53) Advice for women who want to leave but can't
(33:33) A plan for women who are ready to leave their abusive relationships
(36:56) The strong stigma of being afraid of divorcve
(41:51) The importance of being vulnerable to people
(48:28) About Tessa's book
(50:11) How to appropriately speak to your child about your impending divorce
(55:58) Drug use conversations with your children
Notable Quotes
"When you go into family court, you have to learn a different language, and you have to learn how to present yourself."
"Stay out of family court if you can help it"
" Talk to a Divorce Coach, consult with a few Attorney's to manage your expectations before you file."
" No one ever thinks there is going to be high conflict"
"You have to find a divorce support group on social media"
"It is so much better to be alone than to be in this circumstance where you are constantly on edge.
Resources Mentioned
- Mana Divorce Support: https://web.facebook.com/groups/387435842660237??_rdc=1&_rdr#
- The Book Stella's Two Homes by Tessa Noel: https://wwwamazon.com/stellas-two-homes-tessa-noel/do/B0D1NR4S78
Connect with Tessa Noel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkindmana/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/tessanoel1229/?locale=gi_rdc=1&_rdr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkindmama
Website: https://www.kindmanadivorcecoaching.com/
Connect with your host Jennifer Muscatel and Single Mom Society
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singlemomsociety_/