Divorce is never easy, but when conflict takes center stage, children often become the unseen casualties. On the Children First Family Law podcast, Krista spoke with Larry and Joni Jones, the creators of “The Point C Divorce,” an animated fable that has been shifting the conversation about how divorce impacts kids.
Larry, a retired family court judge, saw firsthand how litigation, despite being framed as “in the best interest of the child,” often caused more harm than good. Joni, a psychiatric and mental health nurse, mediator, and restorative practice facilitator, added her personal and professional insight, drawing from her own childhood experience of divorce. Together, they developed a short but powerful video that tells the story of a child caught in parental conflict, ignored as parents wage battle in the courtroom.
The five-minute fable doesn’t lecture. Instead, it uses animation, music, and storytelling to create a lasting emotional impact. As Larry and Joni explained, parents, attorneys, and mediators who watch the video often see their situation in a new light—one that forces them to ask whether their actions truly serve their child’s needs.
Beyond raising awareness, the Joneses emphasize equipping parents with the skills to improve. Their website, PointCDivorce.com, offers resources on communication, forgiveness, and conflict resolution. Joni notes that without tools to manage conflict, parents often repeat harmful patterns that children carry into adulthood.
Krista, Larry, and Joni also explore the role of attorneys and mediators. When professionals fuel conflict rather than guide clients toward respectful solutions, children pay the price. By setting clear expectations, modeling respectful behavior, and keeping the focus on kids, professionals can help families find healthier resolutions.
At its core, “The Point C Divorce” is a wake-up call. It reminds us that children don’t care who “wins” in court. They care about love, stability, and the end of fighting. The challenge and opportunity for parents and professionals is to shift from points A and B, where adults are locked in conflict, to Point C, where the child’s well-being comes first.
If you want to learn more about the Children First Family Law Podcast, check out www.childrenfirstfamilylaw.com/the-point-c-divorce-a-five-minute-fable-that-puts-kids-first-with-larry-and-joni-jones.