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LAWYERCHILD CUSTODY & FAMILY LAW

AUTHORTHE BUSINESS OF CO-PARENTING

SPEAKERCO-PARENTING +

BLENDED FAMILY ADVOCATE

"AMER ICA 'S B L ENDED FAM I LY EXPERT"

Merissa’s background stems notonly from her professionalexperience as a highly sought afterChild Custody & Family LawAttorney, but also from herexperience as a Wife andStepmother who has personallydisentangled the difficult challengesthat often come with the territory ofdivided & blended family living.

Understanding the importance ofhaving a cohesive family unit,through her law practice, mediation,and coaching services, Merissa hasdedicated her life to helpingfamilies around the country tacklesimilar challenges by truly walkingthem through positivetransformations to help them gainthe lifestyle and peace of mind theydeserve.

Merissa V. Grayson is adynamic and driven Lawyer,Author, Speaker, Mediatorand Parenting coach.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

The Author of “The Business of Co-Parenting," a ground-breaking 3-part series written for parents ofDivided & Blended Families whoare struggling to co-parentcooperatively and peacefully,Merissa has built a reputation as“America’s Blended Family Expert,”helping separated and stepparentsnavigate the dynamics of Divided &Blended family relationships andprinciples to build a better futurefor their families.

by Merissa V. Grayson, Esq.

Shares effectivesolutions to theproblems many momsface including lack ofsupport, emotionalbreakdowns, anger andfrustration, deadbeatdads, inconsistentvisits, custody disputes,discipline problems,and more.

Outlines practical waysto handle thedifficulties fatherscommonly experienceincluding deniedvisitation, alienationfrom their child, angryand "irrational" moms,custody, support andvisitation disputes,stepping out of the"deadbeat" zone, andmore.

Discusses realistic andproven solutions to thechallenges unique tostepparents includingbeing the outsiderstepping in, bondingwith their stepchild,step child alienation,establishing arespectable rapportwith the other parent,being the neutral party,stepparent rights, andmore.

BOOK SERIESTHE BUSINESS OF CO-PARENTING

Numerous studies have been conducted across decades on the effects living in a dividedor blended family have on children. The unwavering consensus is - Children who live individed or blended families face greater risks than their counterparts. Among otherthings, they are more likely to drop out of school, abuse drugs and alcohol, have greaterand earlier sexual activity, experience incarceration and teenage pregnancy, and needpsychological counseling.“America’s Blended Family Expert,” Merissa V. Grayson, understands that with the rightmindset and action, you can ensure that your children avoid these risks and thrive in spiteof the fact that their parents live in two separate homes.

In, “The Business of Co-Parenting” series, Merissa teaches her Business Model Mindset; away of thinking that is goal based, action oriented, less emotional and focuses on choosingyour battles wisely in order to ensure the protection and growth of your most importantasset, your child.

SAMPLE INTERV I EW QUEST IONS

1. Your book series is called “The BUSINESS of Co-Parenting” and references many businessterms throughout. What exactly is The Business of Co-Parenting?

2. You talk about statistics and the fact that children in divided and blended families facegreater negative risks than children who are raised in more “traditional” families, why doyou think that is?

3. Why do you think so many parents have a hard time co-parenting successfully?

4. When parents separate or get married to someone other than the other parent, what aresome key things they can do to best help their children with the transition?

5. Why did you write “The Business of Co-Parenting?” and specifically, why an entire seriesfor Moms, Dads, and Stepparents?

6. In your book series you talk about the importance of using deliberate and cohesive“blended family language” …what do you mean by that?

7. The book for stepparents is subtitled “How to responsibly invest in your blended family &build harmony.” What do you mean by “responsibly invest”?

8. In the book series, you talk about choosing battles wisely and “avoiding war.” How doparents avoid war when they don’t see eye-to-eye?

9. In your book series, you mention the importance of “checking your 3rd partyrelationships” to protect your family…what exactly does that mean and why is it important?

10. What’s the best way to prevent child custody/co-parenting disputes?

11. What steps can a father who is, what you refer to as “being in the deadbeat zone” take toconnect with his children and establish a positive relationship with them?

12. What kind of impact does being raised without a father have on children?

13. When it comes to child support, which is always a hot topic: If a parent doesn’t pay childsupport, are they still entitled to see their children? And vice versa?

14. How can a new stepparent establish a positive relationship (or at least a respectable one)with the child’s other parent?

15. Explain the “5 C’s of Co-Parenting.”

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