Divorce Diaries: Lessons From the Trenches
Divorce Diaries: Lessons From the Trenches
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Welcome to Divorce Diaries, where host Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator brings you real stories, hard truths, and practical advice on navigating divorce and family law. Whether you're going through it, considering it, or just curious, this is your place for clarity, confidence, and resilience.
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The podcast covers a variety of themes related to divorce, including child custody, financial management, emotional healing, and co-parenting. Specific episodes include insights on understanding child custody arrangements, navigating financial clarity in divorce, and emotional support strategies for women dealing with divorce, emphasizing practical solutions like mediation and creative problem-solving.
Hosted by attorney and mediator Cary Jacobson, the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast brings you practical guidance, real conversations, and expert insights to help you navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and less conflict.
Each week, we break down the emotional, financial, and legal challenges of divorce and co-parenting, without the chaos. Through interviews with industry professionals, personal stories, and step-by-step strategies, you’ll learn how to protect your peace, communicate effectively, and make informed decisions that support your future.
Whether you’re considering divorce, in the middle of it, or rebuilding afterward, this podcast is your supportive guide to a calmer, more empowered path forward.
New episodes weekly. Tune in for tools, tips, and conversations that put your family’s well-being first.
Custody cases are some of the most emotionally charged parts of any divorce—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, attorney and mediator Cary Jacobson sits down with Maryland family law attorney Michael Mastracci, Esq., who has been practicing since 1989 and has represented hundreds of clients in custody disputes.
What makes Michael's perspective especially valuable: he's served as a court-appointed Best Interest Attorney, meaning he's been appointed to represent children directly in custody proceedings. That behind-the-scenes view of what courts are actually looking for is something most parents never get to see.
In this conversation, they cover:
- The difference between legal and physical custody in Maryland—and why it matters
- The ”best interest of the child” standard and which factors carry the most weight
- What a Best Interest Attorney actually does and how it differs from representing a parent
- Common mistakes parents make in custody cases that hurt their position
- What judges genuinely want to see from both parents
- Practical steps you can take right now if you're in a custody dispute—or want to avoid one
- How understanding custody factors can help you resolve things outside of court
Whether you're navigating a custody case now or just want to understand how the process works, this episode gives you a clearer picture—and a more grounded path forward.
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