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Parenting Shrink Wrapped
#16: How to Divorce Well: Protecting Kids & Keeping It Civil with Val Anias
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Divorce is never easy, but does it have to be a battle? In this episode, Dr. Melissa Wellner and Sam Straub sit down with family law attorney Val Anias to discuss how to navigate divorce in a way that minimizes conflict and prioritizes children’s well-being.
Val shares her expertise on co-parenting strategies, avoiding common legal pitfalls, and why putting kids first leads to better outcomes. She also introduces her collaborative divorce package, designed to help couples separate amicably—without spending a fortune on litigation.
If you're facing divorce or co-parenting challenges, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
About Val
Valerie E. Anias is owner and founder of A Team Family Law, LLC. Val brings compassion, understanding, and thoroughness to the table when taking on a case. She is passionate about assisting underrepresented individuals and advocates for her clients irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, family status, etc. Whether the issue involves a child custody dispute, divorce, adoption, or creating your Estate Plan, Val’s approach provides her clients with top notch legal representation and ensures that her clients’ rights and voices are represented passionately and efficiently.
Connect with Val
Website: www.ateamfamilylaw.com
IG: @ateamfamilylaw
Facebook: facebook.com/ateamfamilylaw
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/valerie-e-anias-esq-bb162a32/
Contact: parentingshrinkwrapped@gmail.com
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