The Consultation

Why Keeping Your Divorce Civil is Key: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Personal Drama. The Consultation: Episode 067

Christina Jimenez & Josh Floyd

When Divorce Gets Personal: How Emotions Can Derail Your Case and Hurt Your Family

Divorce is never easy—but when it becomes personal, it can quickly turn destructive. In this powerful episode of The Consultation, board-certified Texas family law attorneys Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd break down why allowing divorce to become an emotional battlefield can lead to devastating consequences—not just for the spouses, but especially for the children caught in the middle.

They explain how emotional decision-making can escalate conflict, increase legal costs, delay resolution, and damage long-term co-parenting relationships. Through real client examples and hard-earned insights, they offer practical strategies for staying grounded, focusing on the bigger picture, and navigating even the most high-conflict divorce with wisdom and strength.

Whether you're currently facing a divorce, supporting someone through it, or preparing for the possibility, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to protect your peace—and your family’s future.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
00:00 – Introduction: What Happens When Divorce Becomes Personal
03:45 – The Emotional Triggers That Cause Legal Blowups
09:10 – How Children Are Affected When Parents Make Divorce a War
13:30 – What “Staying Objective” Actually Looks Like
17:50 – True Stories: How Emotions Destroyed or Saved a Case
22:00 – Pro Tips: Creating a Clear Strategy with Legal Guidance

📌 The Consultation is a podcast by Jimenez Floyd Law Firm, an award-winning Texas divorce and custody firm with offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Midland-Odessa. Christina and Josh are both board-certified in family law and are passionate about helping families move forward with dignity and strength.

🌐 Learn more: www.thejimenezlawfirm.com
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📨 Email: marketing@jimenezfirm.com
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