SPLITUP

The scariest part of divorce is often not the paperwork, it’s the moment you realize you don’t actually know what your life costs or what you can afford on one income. We sit down with Raquel Kalsrood, a senior wealth...

We talk about why phone calls between two households trigger some of the biggest co-parenting fights, even when both parents genuinely love their kids. We draw a hard line between calls that build connection and calls...

Do you say yes just to avoid conflict — during a divorce, custody case, paternity dispute, or any co-parenting relationship? Arizona family law attorney Launi Sheldon and licensed psychologist Robert DiCarlo...

We break down how to tell kids you’re getting divorced without dumping adult pain onto them, and why the first conversation matters less than the calm pattern you set afterward. We also dig into cheating disclosures...

The fastest way to blow up co-parenting isn’t a major legal fight. It’s the daily grind: the missing sweatshirt, the “forgotten” school gear, the watch that tracks the other parent’s address, and the two-page email that...

We tackle the thorny issue of extracurricular activities in high-conflict co-parenting situations, navigating the clashing perspectives of legal rights versus psychological wellbeing of children. This candid...

Jessica Simpson's recent divorce from Eric Johnson highlights crucial issues facing families with children of different ages, examining how kids from preschool to pre-teen process separation differently and what parents...

Family law experts Annette Burns and Nicole Segueiro-Stoutner introduce SPARK—an innovative method for crafting parenting plans that work better for families during divorce or separation. They share practical advice for...

Moving on after divorce isn't just about you—it's about your kids and how they adapt to seeing their parents with new partners. • Children need time to adjust to the major life change of divorce before meeting new...

Parents recording their children to gather evidence for family court cases can be problematic, potentially backfiring legally and causing psychological harm to children caught in the middle of custody battles. The hosts...

We dive into the rumors about Justin and Haley Bieber's divorce, examining what it might look like from legal and psychological perspectives when ultra-wealthy celebrities with a young child separate. • Justin and Haley...

Launi and Robert, experts in family law and psychology, introduce Split Up—an innovative app designed to guide people through the legal and emotional aspects of divorce and family court proceedings. • 85% of people in...

Political differences between divorced parents can create emotional battlegrounds where children feel caught in the middle and pressured to choose sides. • Children around age 12 are developing abstract thinking and...

We explore the emotional and complex conflict that arises when one parent feels their child needs therapy after divorce while the other parent opposes it, examining both legal pathways and psychological perspectives to...