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August 31, 2023 25 mins

This month, Ben and Heather were joined by experienced  clinical psychologist Warwick McClelland to talk about divorce and separation when children with special needs are involved.  Topics covered include:

  • Talking to children with neurodiversity about divorce and separation.
  • Types of living arrangements post-divorce that work best for children with special needs.
  • How the Family Court decides parenting arrangements for families with special needs children.
  • How Court decisions for special needs children impact on siblings.
  • How parents can help special needs children adapt to new living arrangements.
  • Parentification and whether this is more common in solo parent households.
  • How Courts determine who has the right to make medical decisions for a special needs child.
  • Whether parents have a right to dispute medical decisions made by their ex-partner.
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