Episode Title: Co-Parenting Made Easy: How Our Family Wizard App Transforms Child Custody Communication

Guest: Rebecca Perra, Judicial Education Coordinator, Our Family Wizard

Episode Summary: Host Gerard Virga interviews Rebecca Perra about revolutionizing co-parenting communication through technology. This episode explores how Our Family Wizard platform helps divorced parents communicate effectively, document interactions, and create better outcomes for children. The conversation covers Rebecca's transition from practicing attorney to judicial educator, AI-powered communication tools, and essential features for high conflict custody situations.

Key Topics:

• Co-parenting communication technology
• Our Family Wizard platform features and benefits
• AI tools for improving parent communication tone
• Documentation strategies for family court
• Financial tracking for child support and expenses
• Safety features for domestic violence survivors
• Recording capabilities for evidence collection
• Professional development in family law

Target Audience:

• Divorced or separated parents
• Family law attorneys
• Mediators and collaborative professionals
• Mental health professionals working with families
• Court personnel and judicial staff

Keywords/Tags: co-parenting, family law, Our Family Wizard, communication, technology, mediation, family dynamics, child custody, legal tools, AI in family law, divorce, parenting plans, documentation, financial tracking, domestic violence support, legal technology

Episode Length: one hour

Season/Episode Number: Season 1, Episode 16

Publication Date: 08/15/2025

Content Warnings: Discussion of domestic violence and high-conflict family situations

Call to Action: Subscribe for more family law insights, visit Our Family Wizard to learn about their platform, and share your co-parenting experiences in the comments.

Episode Highlights:

• Rebecca's journey from attorney to judicial educator
• How centralized communication improves co-parenting outcomes
• AI Tone Meter feature for better parent communication
• Documentation tools that hold up in family court
• Support resources for families experiencing domestic violence

Keywords

co-parenting, family law, Our Family Wizard, communication, technology, mediation, family dynamics, child custody, legal tools, AI in family law

Summary

In this episode, Gerard Virga interviews Rebecca Pera, a judicial education coordinator for Our Family Wizard, discussing the importance of effective communication in co-parenting. They explore Rebecca's journey in family law, the features of Our Family Wizard, and how technology can help parents navigate the complexities of co-parenting. The conversation highlights the role of AI in improving communication, the significance of documentation, and the support available for domestic violence survivors. The episode emphasizes the need for better communication to ensure positive outcomes for children in co-parenting situations.

Takeaways

Rebecca Pera shares her journey from attorney to judicial educator.

Our Family Wizard is a co-parenting communication platform that centralizes communication.

Effective communication can lead to better outcomes for children.

The app provides secure documentation of all communications.

AI features like Tone Meter help improve communication tone.

The app can track financial transactions and...

🎙️ The Most Personal Episode Yet

What happens when a family law attorney comes home to his wife every day after witnessing marriages fall apart? Gerard and his wife Mary pull back the curtain on their own relationship in this deeply vulnerable conversation about love, communication, and living with the weight of family law.

This episode gets REAL about:

• How practicing family law affects your own marriage
• The conversations Gerard and Mary have that most couples never do
• Communication strategies learned from watching relationships fail
• The emotional toll of seeing families destroyed daily
• How Mary supports Gerard through his most difficult cases
• Why their marriage works when so many don't
• Co Parenting and the fun of having eenagers

🌴 Florida Family Law Through Personal Eyes: Gerard doesn't just practice Florida family law - he lives it. Hear how his professional expertise shapes his approach to his own relationship, and how Mary navigates being married to someone who sees the worst of human relationships every day.

💔 Raw Moments You'll Hear:

• Personal cases and scenarios that Gerard has dealth with
• How Mary deals with Gerard's emotional baggage from work
• The communication technique that saves their marriage
• What Gerard's clients teach him about his own relationship
• Why Mary sometimes resents family law

This isn't your typical family law discussion - it's an intimate look into how two people make love work when one of them witnesses love failing professionally every single day.

Perfect for: Married couples, legal professionals, anyone curious about work-life balance, relationship communication, or the human side of family law practice.

Host: Gerard - Florida Family Law Attorney

Special Guest: Mary - Gerard's wife and the woman who keeps him grounded

Warning: This episode contains raw, emotional content about marriage, divorce, and the psychological impact of legal practice. Listener discretion advised.

Tags: #MarriageAndLaw #FamilyLawAttorney #CouplesCommunication #LegalLife #FloridaFamilyLaw #WorkLifeBalance #RelationshipAdvice #LegalProfessional #MarriageTips #AuthenticConversation

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In this eye-opening episode, Gerard Virga sits down with seasoned criminal defense attorney Rusty Shepard to explore the dangerous intersection where criminal law collides with family court. With over 21 years of experience, Rusty reveals how domestic violence allegations can destroy custody cases, the devastating impact of false accusations, and why you should never speak to police without legal representation.

Discover the critical strategies for defending against allegations that span both criminal and family law, learn about the varying burdens of proof in different courts, and understand why having the right legal team can make or break your case. This conversation could save your freedom, your family, and your future.

They discuss the intricate relationship between family law and criminal law. They explore how criminal allegations, particularly domestic violence, can significantly impact family law cases, including custody and divorce proceedings. Rusty shares his extensive experience in handling cases that often overlap between these two legal areas, emphasizing the importance of having a competent legal team to navigate the complexities involved. The conversation also touches on the implications of false allegations, the role of the Fifth Amendment, and the varying burdens of proof in different legal contexts.

Tags: criminal defense, family law, domestic violence, custody battles, false allegations, legal rights, Fifth Amendment, legal strategy, divorce proceedings, parental rights

Category: Law & Legal

Explicit Content: No

Episode Notes: Guest: Rusty Shepherd - Criminal Defense Attorney (21+ years experience)

Key Topics Covered:

• The intersection of criminal law and family law cases
• How domestic violence allegations impact custody arrangements
• Strategies for defending against false accusations
• The importance of the Fifth Amendment in legal proceedings
• Varying burdens of proof in criminal vs. family court
• The role of domestic violence injunctions
• Evidence preservation in complex legal cases
• Why legal representation is crucial from day one

Sound Bites:

• "It's a very difficult thing to navigate."
• "Don't talk to the police without a lawyer."
• "You have to attack it on all fronts."

Episode Highlights: This episode is essential listening for anyone facing criminal charges that intersect with family law matters, parents dealing with custody disputes involving allegations, or legal professionals working in either criminal defense or family law.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney for your specific legal situation.