{"podcast":{"title":"Divorce and Separation","slug":"divorce-and-separation-4057803","podcast_index_feed_id":4057803,"rss_url":"https://thedivorceandseparationpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.divorceandseparationhub.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/3/c/0/33c0b6d21c59c5bed959afa2a1bf1c87/Divorce__Separation_Hub_1920_x_1080_px_2000_x_2000_px-3.png","author":"Nikki Parkinson","episode_count":97,"summary":"Hi, I'm Nikki Parkinson, separation strategist, family law expert, mother of three, and divorcee. I'm also the creator of the Divorce and Separation Hub, a resource to show you how to turn a breakup into a breakthrough. On this podcast, I share my expertise from 25 years working in the family law system and my own personal experiences, together with the incredible insight and honesty of guests who have navigated relationship and marriage breakdown and divorce — not only have they survived, they have thrived. Learn the lingo of a lawyer, discover your worth, find your confidence and, most importantly, embrace all your emotions. The Divorce and Separation Hub is your place to feel safe, to feel seen and to find strength, and discover how the Australian family law system works so you can move through it saving legal fees and your sanity. Plus, we don't charge by the hour! Tune in. Free resources at https://www.divorceandseparationhub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedivorcehub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedivorcehub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedivorcehub","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T12:17:26.786285+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803"},"episode":{"title":"Legal Side of Separation | Neurodiverse Children and Separation","slug":"legal-side-of-separation-neurodiverse-children-and-separation","published_at":"2026-07-07T01:11:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803/legal-side-of-separation-neurodiverse-children-and-separation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803","url":"https://bit.ly/4dHjshb","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedivorceandseparationpodcast/LEGAL_SIDE_OF_SEPARATION_EP2_070726.mp3?dest-id=2900636","summary":"This is Episode 2 of The Legal Side of Separation with family lawyer Dani Zetzer from Respect Legal. In this episode I am talking to Dani about separation, parenting arrangements and neurodivergent children and why the usual conversations about \"fairness\", equal time and 50/50 care often do not meet the needs of children who need more structure, regulation and support. Dani brings both her legal experience and her lived experience as a neurodivergent parent of neurodivergent children to this important discussion. Together, we explore why separation can affect neurodivergent children differently, especially when routines change, handovers increase, therapies need to be managed across two households, or parents are not on the same page about diagnosis, medication or support. This episode looks at why parenting arrangements need to be built around the child in front of you and not what feels fair to the adults. You'll hear Nikki and Dani discuss: • Why 50/50 care is not automatically in a child's best interests • How separation and high conflict can affect neurodivergent children • Why routines, transitions and handovers matter so much • What happens when parents disagree about diagnosis or treatment • The role of mediation, parenting plans and parenting orders • Why parallel parenting may sometimes be more supportive than traditional co-parenting • How therapy, medication, NDIS supports and school needs can complicate parenting arrangements • Why the family law system is limited when it comes to complex children's needs • How parents can shift from \"what is fair to me?\" to \"what does my child need?\" • Why finding the right professional support matters This is a powerful and practical conversation for any parent navigating separation with a neurodivergent child, or any pa…","meta_description":"This is Episode 2 of The Legal Side of Separation with family lawyer Dani Zetzer from Respect Legal. In this episode I am talking to Dani about separation…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2534,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/divorce-and-separation-4057803/episodes/legal-side-of-separation-neurodiverse-children-and-separation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803/legal-side-of-separation-neurodiverse-children-and-separation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}