Parenting is difficult. Co-parenting in the context of a divorce or custody action even more so. But co-parenting with someone who has a history of difficult behavior can sometimes seem impossible! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses tips to help you co-parent with difficult and aggressive people.
Divorce agreements don’t just happen, and if you want to ensure a fair settlement you need to gather and analyze relevant information! Whether the issues relate to custody, support or division of property and debt, the use of discovery and experts is incredibly important. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses how, why, and when you may need to engage in discovery and seek the assistance of expert wi...
Property and other rights are completely different when parties are married. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses property and other legal rights if you are not legally married.
Navigating the divorce process can be scary, and there are countless ways that your actions and decisions can impact your case! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses 12 common divorce pitfalls that can hurt your case, and ways to avoid them!
Just because you can fight, doesn’t mean that a fight is in your best interest. Every day people are faced with the decision – should I take a position and fight about an issue, or should I give up on the issue and move on? Sometimes making that decision in an emotionally charged process, like divorce, can be difficult. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, talks about this very important question and the imp...
If your ex fails or refuses to comply with a court order, the behavior may rise to the level of contempt. But does that mean you should race to court and file a contempt action? Maybe, but maybe not! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses when and if you should file a Petition for Contempt!
If you are considering divorce, then preparation is key! In some situations, the steps you take in preparation for divorce are just as important as the things you do during the divorce. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses 4 incredibly important steps you should take BEFORE you file for divorce!
If you or someone you know is dealing with custody issues in a divorce or custody modification case, you must listen to this episode of Divorce Team Radio as Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses issues, challenges and pitfalls he regularly sees as parents fight to protect their parenting time with children.
Grandparents DO have rights! But the law is very specific about what you must show to seek and obtain visitation rights as a grandparent. This is a very technical area of family law, and in this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston discusses grandparent visitation with David Canale, a partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC.
Reviewing other people’s questions and commonly observed legal fact patterns is a great way to get educated about your own case. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, answers legal questions that may just provide you with the answers you need to properly protect yourself in court.
Mediation is a very common and effective type of Alternative Dispute Resolution that is widely used in divorce, custody and other family law cases. Many courts require mediation before hearings and trials can be scheduled, and if you prepare properly, there is a very high chance that the assigned mediator will help you reach an agreement and stay out of court. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses h...
Family Violence Protective Orders are issued by judges in order to address allegations of stalking, harassment and violence between specific individuals. The process has unique and fast-paced rules you must understand if you find yourself involved in such a case. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, offers a detailed explanation about filing and litigating these types of cases.
Divorces don’t just happen, and navigating divorce processes and procedures can be incredibly challenging. From filing requirements, to service of process, to settlement negotiation and strategy, there is a lot to think about and accomplish in order to avoid an unfortunate outcome. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses issues you must consider in your divorce.
Holidays can be stressful in the best of times, but during or after a divorce they can become emotional mine fields! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses 10 tips to help ensure that you and your family experience a happy, healthy, and conflict-free holiday season!
Are uncontested divorces real? Absolutely! But “uncontested” is not the same thing as “amicable.” To have an uncontested divorce you need to be in agreement with your spouse on all matters related to the divorce. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses tips you need to hear to increase the chance that your divorce is uncontested.
One of the 4 Core Areas of divorce, Asset Division is often more complicated than people think. Failure to identify all of the marital assets, protect pre-marital and separate assets, or include the correct settlement language in a divorce settlement agreement, and the mistake could cost you dearly! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will hear Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discuss Georgia’s Equitable Division of Property standard, a...
There may never be a good time to tell your spouse you are filing for divorce, but there are definitely right ways and wrong ways! A poor decision related to how you tell your spouse about a pending divorce action could have long lasting consequences that interfere with your ability to avoid messy litigation. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will hear Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, offer tips on how to go about having these difficu...
In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will hear Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, explore complex questions about divorce and other family law matters. Listening to the issues faced by others has two primary benefit: it helps you deal with similar issues in your case, and it also help you more generally understand how divorce and family law issues are commonly addressed by Judges.
You may want to tell the entire world about your divorce, but the manner in which you handle the public announcement can have serious effects on your divorce case. If you handle it the wrong way it could interfere with settlement, or even be used against you in court hearings and trials! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will hear Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discuss methods and potential pitfalls relating to how you tell friends,...
Q&A sessions are powerful tools that explore important divorce issues. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, answers questions related to the 4-Core divorce issues – Custody, Child Support, Alimony, and Equitable Division of Property.
How many useful tips regarding the things you MUST think about AFTER your divorce can you fit into one show? In this episode of Divorce Team Radio the answer is 25! Listen as Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, offers vital information you need to ensure a successful post-divorce!
In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, continues his discussion about behavior that can cause parties to divorce by examining how evidence of that behavior is regularly used in divorce actions.
Over the last 25 years the attorneys at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC have represented thousands of clients in divorce actions, and while every case is unique, it is clear that certain behavior can push couples towards divorce. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses 9 common behaviors that lead to divorce.
Preparation is important when you meet for the first time with your divorce attorney! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses how to prepare for and make the most of your initial divorce attorney conference.
1. Are you are determined to present your divorce case to a judge? Are you confident that the judge in your divorce case will understand and take your side? In this episode of Divorce Team Radio, listen as Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, explores the benefits and potential pitfalls associated with pushing your case to a hearing or final trial.
In Divorce and Family Law cases it is not just what you say that counts – it is what you can PROVE that matters most! Judges in divorce cases rely on evidence, and in this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses why it is vital to gather, organize and present evidence that supports the positions you take in divorce, custody and other family law cases.
Annulment, Separate Maintenance and Postnuptial Agreements, oh my! in this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses possible alternatives to filing for divorce. In the show Todd explores a few ways to address issues relating to custody, support, and property division, without filing a divorce action.
Do statutes and case law favor one gender over another? Do judges presiding over divorce and custody cases base their rulings on gender? In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, considers these questions and more as he analyzes the true impact of gender in divorce and family law cases.
Start your divorce the wrong way and it could put you at a serious disadvantage. You must consider how and when to file your divorce in order to protect your finances and custody rights. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, shares his thoughts about issues like timing, methods of service, and the strategic consequences of your decisions.
There are many different opinions about divorce issues, but not all advice is good advice! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will hear Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, explain some very common misconceptions people have about issues like adultery, alimony and property division in a divorce.
