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Mary Ann Hughes

Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

Divorcing with a Special Needs Child: 5 Critical Considerations with Mary Ann Hughes

Published
August 6, 2026
Duration
41:26
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Last updated
Oct 11, 2026

Discusses self improvement, society, culture.

Summary

Parenting a neurodivergent or special needs child already takes constant coordination and advocacy. When divorce enters the picture, Karen McMahon believes those needs don't get simpler, they become the center of every decision. In this episode, Karen sits down with Mary Ann Hughes, founder of Special Family Transitions and a certified special needs divor…

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Show notes

Parenting a neurodivergent or special needs child already takes constant coordination and advocacy. When divorce enters the picture, Karen McMahon believes those needs don't get simpler, they become the center of every decision. In this episode, Karen sits down with Mary Ann Hughes, founder of Special Family Transitions and a certified special needs divorce coach, mediator, and co-parenting specialist. As the mother of sons on the autism spectrum, Mary Ann brings both lived experience and deep e

Themes

  • self improvement
  • society
  • culture
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