355: Family Court Don'ts ~ Whitney Antoniono Family Law Attorney

About this episode

In this episode, Lori Sims interviews family law attorney Whitney Antoniono about common mistakes in family court and how to avoid them.

Struggling with family court drama or high-conflict co-parenting? In this eye-opening episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, host Lori sits down with seasoned family law attorney Whitney Antoniono to reveal the common mistakes people make in family court, and how to avoid them. What to Expect: You'll learn the crucial dos and don'ts of communicating with your co-parent, why documenting everything (with more than just your phone!) matters, and how emotional responses can sabotage your case. Whitney Antoniano shares real-world stories from inside and outside the courtroom, highlighting how little things, like your tone in emails, or rolling your eyes in court, can sway a judge's opinion. The episode also dives into: How to protect yourself from common pitfalls before, during, and after court The ins-and-outs of self-representation versus hiring an attorney The realities of step-parent involvement in custody cases When and how kids' preferences are considered Why relying on AI tools like ChatGPT for legal filings could backfire How to keep your cool (and keep your costs down) if things get heated Guest Info: Whitney Antoniano is a multi-state family law attorney (DC, NY, MD, TX). She's…

People in this episode

Host: Lori Sims

Guest: Whitney Antoniono

Topics covered

• family court
• co-parenting
• legal advice
• step-parenting
• communication
• conflict resolution

Keywords

• family court
• co-parenting
• legal mistakes
• step-parent involvement
• communication tips
• self-representation
• emotional responses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WLAFamilyLaw

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