Children First Family Law Podcast
With Krista Nash
Children First Family Law has a podcast to facilitate conversations and information sharing among everyone touched by and working in the family law world. The podcast seeks to bring information, resources, and debate to parents, lawyers, judges, mental health professionals, parenting experts, legislators, thought leaders, and the wide array of other professionals involved in family law. The goal is to collaborate and truly transform family law to focus firmly on the flourishing of children.
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093: What Every Parent (and Family Lawyer) Should Know About IEPs and 504 Plans
In this conversation, Krista sits down with special education attorney and expert witness LaTanya Moore, author of IEPs Made Easy: A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Advocacy. We unpack how education decisions during and after divorce can profoundly shape a child’s future. Krista and LaTanya explain why IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 plans are…
092: Top Reasons Parents Lose Custody in Colorado — And How to Protect Your Parenting Time
In this episode of the Children First Family Law®️ podcast, Krista breaks down the leading reasons parents lose custody or experience restrictions on parenting time in Colorado. Drawing on her work as a child advocate and family law attorney, Krista explains how judges evaluate safety, stability, mental health, and co-parenting behaviors when deciding on parental…
091: Coercive Control, Accountability & Custody — A Deep Dive with Nil Buckley
In this episode of the Children First Family Law®️ podcast, Krista welcomes Nil Buckley, a licensed professional counselor, licensed addiction counselor, and domestic violence clinical supervisor whose expertise bridges trauma-informed mental health, forensic evaluation, and family law. Nil is the founder of Vivas Counseling and Care Forensic Solutions and creator of The CARE Method, an…
090: Who Keeps the Dog? Navigating Pet Custody in Divorce with International Expert Karis Nafte
When families separate, deciding who keeps the dog can feel just as emotional as any other part of the breakup. In this episode, we explore why pet disputes become so charged and how to make decisions that truly prioritize both kids and animals. We walk through why it’s crucial not to treat pets like children…
089: Balancing Evidence-Collection and Peacekeeping when Proving Child Safety Issues: An Interview with Author and Divorce Survivor Cheryl Palmar
Join Krista on the Children First Family Law Podcast to explore the compelling story of Cheryl Palmar, a best-selling author in the United States and Australia who transformed her life despite the turmoil of a troubled marriage. In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey from heartache to empowerment, revealing the emotional and legal battles she…
088: Screens, Smartphones, and Divorce: What Every Co-Parent Needs to Know with Kris Perry
Childhood is being reshaped by screens, and co-parents are often on the front lines of that change. In this episode, we sit down with Kris Perry, Executive Director of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, to unpack what the research really shows about kids, tech, and two-home families. We explore how…
087: What Every Divorcing Parent Needs to Know About Toxic Stress and Children with Mindy Mitnick, Recipient of AFCC’s 2026 Distinguished Service Award
What if the way adults handle conflict during divorce could actually reshape a child’s developing brain? In this conversation, we talk with renowned psychologist and AFCC Distinguished Service Award recipient, Mindy Mitnick, about what toxic stress really is — and why every divorcing parent needs to understand it. Drawing on nearly five decades working with…
086: What to Look for in Therapeutic Resources for Your Children with Psychologist Dr. Kathleen McNamara
Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Kathleen McNamara, a seasoned psychologist with nearly 40 years of experience, as she shares her expertise at the intersection of family law and psychology. In this episode of Children First Family Law, we delve into the intricacies of child-parent relationships, emphasizing the need to separate relationship issues…
085: Colorado Child Relocation Laws: How Moving Affects Custody and Parental Rights
In today’s episode of Children First Family Law™, Krista explores one of the most high-conflict areas in Colorado family law: relocation after divorce or custody orders. When one parent wants to relocate, whether within or outside the state, courts must decide what serves the child’s best interest, not the parent’s Krista walks through how Colorado…
084: Two Decisions That Will Define Your Divorce – with Family Law Icon Forrest “Woody” Mosten
Most divorcing parents assume their only options are to fight it out in court or somehow manage a settlement on the courthouse steps. What if the entire premise is wrong? In this episode of the Children First Family Law™ Podcast, Krista Nash sits down with Forrest “Woody” Mosten, a California-based family law attorney, mediator, and…
083: Trust, But Verify: How Soberlink Is Changing Sobriety Monitoring in Family Law, with Soberlink’s Mike Fonseca
Alcohol use in custody cases rarely announces itself. In this episode of the Children First Family Law™ Podcast, Krista Nash sits down with Mike Fonseca, national sales manager at Soberlink, to talk about one of the most practical and reliable tools available to family courts today: real-time alcohol monitoring. Mike breaks down how Soberlink works,…
082: AI in Divorce: What to Trust, What to Question, and What Could Hurt Your Kids–with Jamie Lima
Artificial intelligence is showing up in divorce cases at every stage, and most parents have no idea how to use it well or where it can quietly steer them wrong. In this episode, Krista Nash sits down with Jamie Lima, a former Morgan Stanley and Fidelity executive turned certified divorce financial analyst and founder of…
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