What do soda shops, Netflix documentaries, and YouTube divorces have in common? Family law lessons.
In this special Q&A episode, producer Kristen Stegall puts Legal Lounge host and family law attorney Theresa Viera in the hot seat. Using examples ripped from reality TV, influencer drama, and real-life hypotheticals, they unpack what courts actually consider in complex custody cases - especially when new partners, cross-state moves, and step-parents are involved.
Kristen Stegall is the founder and lead producer at Novice Studios, a full-service podcast production and marketing agency that helps business owners align their podcasting efforts with broader content and sales strategies. She’s known for helping clients feel confident behind the mic and for transforming podcasting from an overwhelming task into a growth-driven asset.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Courts adjust custody arrangements based on co-parenting relationships, sibling relationships, safety, and household stability.
Step-parents do not have legal rights to children from a prior relationship unless they go through the formal adoption process–even if they have played a major parental role.
Moving across state lines can raise complex jurisdiction issues under the UCCJEA, which can affect which state has authority over your custody matters.
A parenting coordinator in high-conflict custody cases can help reduce court involvement while focusing on the child's best interest.
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