Special Family Transitions is pleased to bring you a video of the Divorce Dialogue Podcast Episode 177:
https://divorcedialogues.com/navigating-a-divorce-for-special-needs-families-with-mary-ann-hughes/
Divorce is never easy, and when there is a child with special needs involved, it can be even more challenging.
Families need support and information to navigate the complexities of special needs divorces to reach the best possible outcome with as little time, money, and stress invested as possible.
Mary Ann Hughes is the proud mother of two sons on the opposite ends of the autism spectrum. After her divorce journey, where she successfully advocated for her children’s needs, Mary Ann started Special Family Transitions to support families with children with disabilities as a valued Special Needs divorce coach and consultant.
On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Mary Ann joins Katherine to discuss the special considerations for co-parenting, long-term care, and child support arrangements that do not affect the special needs child’s eligibility for public benefits.
Listen in as Mary Ann shares how she supported her children through the social stories she created for them during her divorce and what she thinks is the most critical thing to consider in a special needs divorce. Plus, why focusing on the end goal of the divorce will create the best-case scenario for your special needs child for the long term.
TOPICS COVERED:
– How to be sure you meet the needs of the special needs child while you are divorcing
– Mary Ann’s best piece of advice for special needs parents that are in the process of a divorce
– How to plan to keep the child from losing their government services, benefits, and SSI
– Why it’s essential to think about a long-term parenting strategy during the divorce
– What is a special needs trust and what are the pros and cons
– Why having a team of experts is essential in securing the future for your child with special needs
– How to focus on the end goal in the divorce to secure the best-case scenario for your special needs child
– How Mary Ann helps her client give their special needs child the best life possible post-divorce
CONNECT WITH MARY ANN HUGHES, Special Needs Divorce Coach
Special Family Transitions
Email: maryann@specialfamilytransitions.com
https://www.specialfamilytransitions.com
CONNECT WITH KATHERINE MILLER
Email katherine@miller-law.com
https://miller-law.com
Call (914) 862-7487
Katherine Eisold Miller is an attorney on a mission to change how people divorce and help them divorce with dignity. She is the founder of the Miller Law Group and a Director and Trainer with the Center for Understanding in Conflict. She has been working in the field of family law for more than 35 years as an attorney as well as a mediator. She hosts the radio show/podcast Divorce Dialogues. She is co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller “A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top Divorce Attorneys in the United States” and the author of the “New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce.” Her many media accolades include interviews on CBS New York, NBC New York and features in New York Times (2), US News & World Report, ABC News, Newsday, Money Magazine, Splitopia, Fox News, Huffpost, and BravoTV.
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