S10 Ep 9 - Allgood Advice: Empowering Families Through Legal Hurdles

Family court can be a confusing, overwhelming place especially for those navigating it without a lawyer. In this compelling episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor sits down with mother-daughter duo Lisa Allgood-Beal and Jasmine Allgood, of All Good Family Forms Consultants to discuss how they are transforming family court experiences for families across the community.

Drawing from Lisa’s years inside the family court system and Jasmine’s personal experience from what she calls herself a “stipulation baby,” this episode shines a spotlight on the power of support, education, and empathy in an often daunting legal process.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Why the Family Court System is So Overwhelming

Hear real stories about individuals, especially fathers who walk into court unprepared, anxious, and often unaware of their legal options.

• How AFFC Bridges the Gap

Learn how AFFC provides free consultations, paperwork prep, filing assistance, and emotional guidance to individuals without legal representation.

• The Power of Mediation & Stipulation Agreements

Discover how working together outside of court can save families stress, money, and emotional turmoil and how AFFC helps make that possible.

• Understanding Child Support and Custody Rights

AFFC educates clients, especially fathers on their ability to challenge or modify child support orders and make informed decisions.

• Creating Better Co-Parenting Outcomes

Jasmine shares the personal impact of growing up with cooperative parents and how that shaped her understanding of what’s possible when adults put children first.

🎯 Who Should Watch:

• Parents dealing with custody, child support, or visitation issues

• Individuals going to family court without a lawyer

• Community advocates and nonprofit leaders

• Educators, clergy, and counselors working with families in crisis

• Anyone passionate about justice, equity, and family empowerment

[00:01:50] Family court system challenges.

[00:05:25] Family court assistance and guidance.

[00:09:50] Breakdown in serving papers.

[00:11:33] Co-parenting after divorce challenges.

[00:18:45] Paperwork to avoid court hearings.

[00:21:59] Child support and interest issues.