b'Mary Ann Hughes is the proud mother of two sons on opposite ends of the autism spectrum. Today she joins me for a conversation about going through a divorce when you have children with special needs.\\nDuring her divorce, Mary Ann successfully advocated for her children\\u2019s needs. As a result, she started Special Family Transitions to help families navigate the overwhelm and complexities of special needs divorce to get the best possible outcome, with as little time, money, and stress as possible. Today, she joins me for a conversation about navigating divorce in the midst of parenting (and eventually co-parenting) children with disabilities.\\nCombining her experience and certifications as a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, member of the National Association of Divorce Professionals, MBA, and years of special needs advocacy, Mary Ann is committed to supporting families with children with disabilities as a valued special needs divorce coach and consultant.\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nTransitions can be hard for neurodivergent children \\u2013 Mary Ann shares how parents approach the decision-making process of divorce\\n\\nThe impact of divorce on children with disabilities\\n\\nHow to co-parent with kids with special needs when a parent is not engaged or doesn\\u2019t prioritize the children\\n\\nHow and why you may want to set up a trust for your children\\n\\nWhat you need to know about divorce when you have kids on the spectrum\\n\\nLearn more about Mary Ann Hughes:\\nAs a mom of two boys on the autism spectrum who unexpectedly faced divorce after 21 years of marriage, Mary Ann Hughes had to learn how to navigate the complexities of special needs divorce, to effectively advocate for her children\\u2019s needs and get a great result for her family in my divorce. Mary Ann formed Special Family Transitions and became a Special Needs Divorce Coach and Consultant so other moms of children with disabilities wouldn\\u2019t have to spend the time, money, and emotional energy she did when faced with divorce.\\nMary Ann is on a mission to help mothers gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to successfully overcome the overwhelm and challenges of special needs divorce, to achieve the best possible result for their family.\\xa0Mary Ann combines her experiences as a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Transition and Recovery Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, Certified Life Coach, member of National Association of Divorce Professionals and NADP Special Needs Chapter, LoneStar LEND Leadership Education in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellow, MBA with a successful career in Fortune 100 companies (pre-kids), and years of special needs training and advocacy, to help her clients effectively advocate for themselves and their children in special needs divorce.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'