The High Road
The High Road with Dr. Marlene Bizub speaks to the heart of people who need to be lifted up and get out of the muck and mire that often accompanies major life changes, such as divorce or separation. Dr. Marlene aspires to help parents of divorce to “Love their children more than they hate their ex”, and to learn to take “the high road” in whatever way people need when going through such drastic and dramatic life changes.
Episodes
June 3, 2024 • 55 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and guest Aaron Butcher, who is also Dr. Marlene's son, will discuss the effect on children when co-parents are unable to get along, as opposed to those who develop a healthy and effective co-parenting relationship. The difference in the two has a profound effect on children of divorce. You will not want to miss this unique perspective from the adult child of our leading expert in the area of divorce and co-pare...
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May 13, 2024 • 55 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the mother-child relationship, in honor of Mother's Day. There are some specific aspects to the mother-child relationship that often affect co-parenting. These and other nuances related to the mother-child relationship will be discussed.
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May 6, 2024 • 56 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of compromise in deciding family law issues. Many parents are not going to be able to collaborate with their co-parent, but the ability to compromise is imperative, and Dr. Marlene and George will explain why. This is a must see for those who want to co-parent successfully!
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April 29, 2024 • 55 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss how and why therapists and other mental health professionals treat clients in family law cases differently than they do independent therapy clients, or how a court appointment on a case impacts the role of the therapist and how they approach that role. If you're in a domestic relations case with mental health professionals ...
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April 22, 2024 • 56 mins
vToday Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion about child involvement in divorce cases and, specifically, what children need from others around them during this time. The issue of stepparent involvement and blended family issues will be addressed. If you have children or are in a blended family situation, you won't want to miss this informative disc...
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April 15, 2024 • 54 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will address child involvement in divorce cases. Discussion will include when children should be involved and when they should not, at what age they should be involved and, especially, n regard to what matters their involvement should be allowed. Also, how to go about involving them will be addressed. This is critical information that...
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April 1, 2024 • 55 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, returning guest family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the holidays when you're co-parenting and why it is important to address issues of potential conflict ahead of time. Also, they will start a discussion about what things require both parties' agreement if the parents share joint decision-making and what things do not require both parties' agreement. This is crucial information...
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March 25, 2024 • 56 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, returning guest family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss what co-parents should do when their child contacts them while they're with the other parent and claim to be scared due to mistreatment by the other parent or claim to have an "emergency". Dr. Marlene and George will discuss what to do in these situations, what constitutes an emergency, and when to respond or not respond, as we...
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March 18, 2024 • 54 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of setting boundaries and protecting oneself when dealing with parents, other professionals, and the court in family law cases. The importance of practice self-care will be addressed. A discussion of child support and the tendency to employ a "one size fits all" approach will be led by George with excellent ins...
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March 11, 2024 • 55 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the toxicity of the family court system and what professionals, as well as the parents in these cases, can practice self-care. A discussion of child support and the tendency to employ a "one size fits all" approach. You won't want to miss it!
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February 26, 2024 • 54 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss when it is appropriate for divorced parents to file contempt action or file a motion for modification of parenting time. If you're a separated or divorced parent considering such action, this show is a must see!!
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February 19, 2024 • 55 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will provide an overview and discussion of the "devouring mother" archetype, and how it comes into play with some of the of the parents in family law cases. If you've never heard of the devouring mother, this is a fascinating topic that you won't want to miss!
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February 12, 2024 • 53 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss parents who turn their anger on the professionals in the case and take their frustrations and dissatisfaction out on them. A hearty discussion will give an insightful look into the ramifications of such conduct for the parents who behave in this manner, as well as the implications for the professionals receiving the brunt of the parents' an...
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January 29, 2024 • 55 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss parents who wish to relinquish their parental rights, the issues that cause them to wish to do so, and the implications on the well-being of the children. Topics to be discussed include the potential for abandonment issues for the children, and what to do to take care of them and protect them from dealing with such issues.
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January 22, 2024 • 52 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss how to have effective communication with your attorney, and what to do when communication breaks down. Effective communication with other family law professionals that might be on your case will be addressed as well.
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December 18, 2023 • 57 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the profound effects on children when a parent engages in parental alienation and the often unexpected outcome when the children reach adulthood. An overview of recent discussions about holiday parenting time will be covered as well. Dr. Marlene & George will also continue their emphasis on the importance of taking care of our children thr...
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December 11, 2023 • 56 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss effective interaction with custody evaluators, parenting coordinators, reunification therapists and other court-appointed mental health professionals on family law cases. And they will also continue their series discussing the importance of taking care of our children during divorce. Don't miss this milestone show, #75 of The High Road wit...
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December 4, 2023 • 54 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their series on the importance of taking care of our children during divorce. Specific examples of what input children should have at what ages will be discussed. What it means to place the needs of your children above your own needs will be explored. Parenting time issues that commonly occur during the holidays will also be addressed. ...
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November 27, 2023 • 55 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion on the importance of separated or divorced parents being able to place the needs of the children above their own, including case examples of the fallout that occurs when parents are unable to do so. Parenting time during the holidays will also be discussed, as this time of year can be particularly challenging. But there i...
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November 20, 2023 • 54 mins
Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of separated or divorced parents being able to place the needs of the children ahead of their own wishes. Several case studies will be discussed, and the perils of a parent's inability to place the needs of the children above their own desires will be identified.
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