Navigating Divorce When Your Child is Questioning their Gender or Transitioning with Emily Malloy

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 58

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Emily Malloy. Emily is an attorney and social worker who practices primarily as a parent and divorce coach and family mediator. She focuses on supporting parents in their relationships with their children so that they can make the best decisions possible in their divorce process and beyond. She is also the divorced co-parent of two teenaged children, one of whom identifies as transgender.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• The dual roles Emily Malloy fulfills as a divorce coach and mediator, emphasizing support for parents raising transgender or gender-diverse children

• The importance of affirming children's identities and creating supportive environments, sharing personal experiences and professional insights

• Strategies for co-parenting and navigating medical and legal challenges related to gender-affirming care, especially in states with varying laws

• Tips include having grace for oneself and co-parents, seeking support through groups and therapy, and considering legal guardianship and relocation in affirming states

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