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Real conversations with attorneys, legal innovators, and industry leaders sharing their journeys, strategies, and hard-won lessons on building a thriving law practice.

  1. Aug 31

    When Children Are Caught in the Middle: What Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know About High-Conflict Custody in 2026

    When ordinary custody disputes escalate into allegations of child safety risks, trauma, or parental alienation, legal practitioners face critical decisions that impact both family safety and firm operations . Navigating these high-stakes cases requires clear boundaries, evidence-based strategy, and early intervention . In this episode of the Dominate Law Podcast, host Ashton Rogers sits down with a distinguished panel of family law, psychological, and litigation experts to break down actionable frameworks for handling high-conflict custody matters in 2026 . Featured Panelists: Elle Barr: Experienced family law attorney, court-appointed Guardian ad Litem (GAL), and Judicial Education Coordinator at OurFamilyWizard . Leanne Townsend: Senior divorce lawyer, former Assistant Crown Attorney (Domestic Violence Co-Lead), and accredited divorce coach . Dr. Kelly M. Champion: Board-certified clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in child maltreatment, trauma, and court-involved families . Ashish S. Joshi: Managing Partner of Joshi Attorneys, trial lawyer, and author specializing in high-stakes alienation and family violence litigation . Key Topics Covered: Identifying Safety Thresholds: Discerning normal co-parenting friction from physical, emotional, and coercive control safety risks . Trauma-Informed Communication: Balancing empathetic client intake with objective legal analysis and evidence gathering . Avoiding Premature Alienation Conclusions: Distinguishing genuine parental alienation from protective gatekeeping, abuse, or natural estrangement . Interprofessional Boundaries: Knowing when and how to engage GALs, forensic evaluators, therapists, and Child Protective Services effectively without inflating litigation costs . Practitioner Well-Being & Firm Operations: Managing vicarious trauma, protecting attorney credibility, and auditing front-end firm intake to build client trust early . 🎯 Want to grow your law firm? Get a free website analysis and marketing strategy session at: www.dominatelaw.com/msm

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