Navigating Divorce: Lessons from a Decade in the Court System with Christina Salvo

Nikki Parkinson talks to Christina Salvo, the CEO of Simple Separation about her divorce story, which began amicably but devolved into a ten-year legal battle. Christina highlights the complexities and emotional toll of prolonged court involvement.

Key discussions:

Systemic Flaws:

• Discusses the broken aspects of the family court system.
• Emphasises how financial constraints often prevent individuals from effectively advocating for their parental rights and needs.

Mediation Insights:

• Importance of mediation as a viable alternative to litigation.
• Christina shares her mission to support couples through mediation.
• Focus on the need for more comprehensive training around property settlements within mediation services.

Advice for Couples:

• Encourages maintaining a collaborative mindset to reduce emotional and financial strain during separation.
• Offers practical tips for effective communication and conflict resolution.

What is the Future of Family Law:

• Reflection on the evolving landscape of family law.
• Focus on creating supportive frameworks that prioritize the well-being of children and families.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Sign up to "How to Tell Your Kids you are Separating Program" Waitlist HERE.
2. Simple Separation

Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub.

Connect with Nikki Parkinson here

Website

Instagram

Facebook

Linkedin

Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE.

Sign up to "How to Tell Your Kids you are Separating Program" Waitlist HERE.

Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE.

Guest: Christina Salvo, CEO of Simple Separation

Website

Instagram

Facebook

Linkedin

Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

This episode is sponsored by Simple Separation. You can find our more about Simple Separation HERE.