About this episode

Katie Padilla discusses the impact of divorce and betrayal on children and how parents can navigate these challenges.

When a marriage is in crisis, the conversation almost always centers on the couple. But what about the children sitting in the middle of it? In this episode, certified family law specialist and founder of Bloom Family Law, Katie Padilla, joins us for an honest conversation about what kids actually experience when families fracture — and what parents can do to minimize the damage, whether they choose to stay or leave. If you are a parent in the middle of a family crisis, this episode is for you. About Katie Padiilla: Katie Padilla is a Certified Family Law Specialist, founder of Bloom Family Law. She is a collaboratively trained attorney, a certified coach, and a meditation teacher who approaches every client as a whole person navigating one of the most profound transitions of their life. At Bloom Family Law, Katie has built a practice that blends rigorous legal expertise with trauma-informed coaching, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to keeping families out of unnecessary conflict. Her work extends to foster youth and parents, and her clients consistently describe leaving her not just with resolved cases, but with a renewed sense of who they are and what they are…

People in this episode

Guest: Katie Padilla

Topics covered

• divorce
• children
• family crisis
• infidelity
• parenting
• emotional intelligence

Keywords

• divorce
• infidelity
• children
• family law
• parenting
• trauma-informed coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloom Family Law

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