After a trial in a divorce or other family law matter, parties are sometimes not happy with the results of the case. They might not be happy with the results entirely. In some cases, a party might like certain portions of the judgment and not like other parts of it. Regardless of the situation, many parties have to decide whether they want to appeal their divorce or family law judgment. Every case is different. The laws also can vary by state. However, this episode talks about divorce and family...
Sep 08, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Many family law clients want to text their lawyer. This episode discusses the risks. The episode also talks about other forms of communication that might be more effective and more secure, including e-mail, phone, in-person or video conference. It is based on an episode of family law headquarters titled: Should I text my lawyer? Individuals can call 855-805-0595 or read about our Bloomington, Illinois Divorce Lawyers for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....
Sep 06, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Many wonder whether they should live in the same home during divorce once divorce proceedings have begun. Some advocate that one party should always move out of the house. Some argue that if a party moves out of the house during the divorce, they could justify the custody portion of the case. This episode talks about this topic. It is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Should we live in the same house during divorce? You can also find out more about our Oklahoma City Divorce ...
Jan 14, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
When there is a pending divorce or family law matter, many parties worry about upcoming court dates. It can be hard for many to get off work. Some might be embarrassed to be seen in court. Others might think that since they have an attorney, the attorney can handle it for them. Every situation is different and it's vital to discuss this with your lawyer. However, this episode talks about the importance of showing up to court when there is any doubt whatsoever. When a party doesn't show up to cou...
Oct 15, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
During a marriage, some individuals end up inheriting money. They might inherit it from a friend or family member. All might seem well originally, but if a divorce later occurs, many are surprised to learn that by commingling this separate inheritance with marital funds, they may have converted this inheritance into marital property in the divorce. You can read more on this topic in an article titled: Inheritance and the perils of commingling. You can also find out more about commingling in divo...
Aug 19, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In divorce or family law matters, many are tempted to kill the golden goose. In other words, to gain an apparent advantage in a divorce or custody case, they are tempted to loft scandalous allegations that have little or no merit. In many case of these cases, this approach can actually backfire. This episode explores this topic in more detail. To read more on this topic, you can read the article titled: Think twice before killing the golden goose. You can also find our more about our Tulsa, Okla...
Aug 15, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
An equal parenting bill is moving forward in the Missouri Senate. It is known as SB14. A previous version of this bill passed the Missouri House of Representatives last year by a vote of 137-7. It was known as HB1667 at that time. Nobody knows for sure whether this bill will become law. But it seems to stand a good chance given how it passed the Missouri House of Representatives last year by a sweeing margin and now is being perfected for a vote in the Missouri Senate. It would also mark a big c...
Apr 03, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The idea of a collaborative divorce sounds appealing to many when they consider the alternative of a custody divorce matter. Many wonder whether they can just hire any attorney for a collaborative divorce. They seem the term "collaborative" or other terms like "uncontested" or "noncontested" on lots of lawyers webpages and do not understand the difference. This article talks about this concept and is based on an article on Collaborative Divorce Representation titled: Can I Hire Any Attorney for ...
Nov 14, 2018•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
When individuals are going through a divorce or family law matter and are looking for an attorney, many want to bring friends or family members into the initial consultation. The reasoning can make sense on a surface level in that they are looking for moral support and a second option. However, there are risks with bringing others into an initial consultation relating to attorney-client privilege and confidentiality. This article talks about those risks and is based on an article on Family Law H...
Sep 12, 2018•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
When individuals who are engaged decide to enter into a prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement), it is critical that both parties have independent counsel to represent them in the process. This would also be true if parties were entering into a post-nuptial agreement after the marriage. This epside discusses this topic and is based on an episode on Family Law Headquarters titled: Prenuptial agreements require both parties to have separate counsel. You can also find out more a...
Jun 07, 2018•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
State administrative agencies will often help establish paternity and set child support obligations. However, many do not understand that these same administrative agencies will not enter child custody or visitation awards. When many realize this, they are miffed and cannot understand why. Find out more in this episode. You can also read an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Paternity cases: Why The State Will Not Establish Custody. You can also call us at 855-805-0595 or call our Missou...
Apr 04, 2018•12 min
When many are anticipating a divorce, they wonder about the average cost. Obviously, the cost of any divorce can vary depending on whether it is simple or complex, contested or uncontested and based on various other factors. However, many do not think about how much they spent on their wedding. This article discusses the average cost of divorce nationwide versus the average cost of a wedding. The reality is the cost closely mirrors each other when looking at national data. You can find out more ...
Jan 22, 2018•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
When going through a divorce or family law matter of any kind, legal research is often very important in terms of helping analyze a case and develop the best possible strategy for a positive result. However, many clients do not understand the need or the reasons for legal research. Many think that lawyers should be walking and talking encyclopedias of law. They also might wrongly believe that case outcomes are easy to predict. This episode explores this topic. This episode is based on an article...
Nov 03, 2017•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Divorce and family law cases can bring out a lot of emotions. Many individuals, however, over-react when they read legal pleadings, motions and other documents in their divorce or family law matter. This is particularly true for those who have not been through a case like this before and/or for those who have no legal training. This episode explains why it is important to remain cool and level-headed vesus over-reacting. This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Not ...
Sep 22, 2017•15 min
When a divorce or family law case begins, one party is sometimes moving quicker than the other. One party may have an attorney while the other does not have an attorney. In some cases, the party who does not have an attorney is presented proposed settlement or other legal documents and asked to sign them. This episode talks about the dangers of signing any proposed settlement and/or other legal documents without having an attorney review the documents first and then provide appropriate legal adv...
Jul 12, 2017•13 min
When going through a divorce or family law matter, the seemingly little things can cause lots of parties dress. From where to park, or what time to show up to what should I wear in court? What a party wears in court can make a difference in terms of how a judge views a party. This episode talks generally about what a party should consider when determining what to wear to court. This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: How should I dress in court? You can also find o...
Jun 02, 2017•13 min
A guardian ad litem is sometimes appointed by the court in a contested custody case. This is particularly true where allegations of abuse and neglect are raised. Ensuring that the guardian ad litem has all the information they need to make a recommendation on behalf of the children is vital. In this episode, we discuss how getting information to the guardian ad litem is critical. This episode is based on an episode on Family Law Headquarters titled: Ensuring that the Guardian ad Litem has all th...
Apr 26, 2017•15 min
In highly contentious divorce and child custody matters, one parent might believe that their is parental alienation that has taken place. In other words, they believe that the other parent has said or done things to such an extreme degree that they children no longer want to be around them or have a relationship with them. Proving parental alienation is hard, however, and often requires the use of an expert. It is also important to distinguish parental alienation from realistic estrangement. To ...
Mar 31, 2017•14 min
Many individuals have child support orders entered against them. Versus paying through the state or by check where it can be documented, some may pay child support by cash (or gifts even). This episode talks about the risks inherent in paying child support by cash. You can read more on this topic in our article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Do not pay child support by cash. You can also find out more about child support lawyers online or by calling 1-855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this...
Feb 17, 2017•11 min
An interesting decision came out in Missouri known as McQueen v. Gadberry (ED103138). Among others, an important question in this case is whether pre-embroys are considered human beings under Missouri law or whether they are considered property in divorce proceedings. This case is bound to have future implications in Missouri and other states. The case may also make it's way to the Missouri Supreme Court. This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Are pre-embroys huma...
Jan 24, 2017•16 min
When a client goes through a divorce or family law matter, many clients wonder how long it will take a judge to issue a judgment and enter a ruling in their case. Many clients think that judges rule from the bench immediately after a trial. Others have different expectations. This episdoe explores this topic. To read more on this topic, you can read our article on Family Law Headquarters titled: How long do we wait for a court judgment? You can also call us at 1-855-805-0595 or find out about ou...
Dec 07, 2016•17 min
Are you wondering who gets the engagement and wedding rings in divorce? In other words, does the person who received these items have to give them back? Or do they ordinarily get to keep them in divorce? In this episode, we explore this topic. This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Who gets the wedding and engagement rings during divorce? You can find more more about property and debt division in divorce from our webpage or by calling 1-855-805-0595. Become a supp...
Nov 03, 2016•12 min
How a party presents themselves can go a long way in the family and divorce court. This is true as it relates to what say, when they say it, their manners, demeanor and overall body language. You can find out more information on this topic by listening to this episode. You can also read our blog article titled: How manners can go a long way in court. You can also call us at 1-855-805-0595 or find out more about St. Louis and Kansas City Divorce Lawyers online. You can find more related content o...
Oct 21, 2016•12 min
In many child custody cases between unmarried parents, the paternity of the father can be in doubt. In many of these caess, a paternity tests is warranted. But in somtimes, a paternity test can have the unintended consquence of complicating a child custody case where paternity was never really in doubt. Find out why in this episode. This is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: How a paternity test can sometimes complicate a custody case. You can find out more on this topic at M...
Sep 09, 2016•11 min
In diorce and family law cases, there can often be lots of issues that are important to the parties. In some cases, the parties might rank their case priorities differently in terms of a substantive case outcome. This episode talks about the principle of giving on some items to get concessions on other items that might be more important to the party. To find out more about our Missouri and Illinois divorce lawyers, you can call 1-855-805-0595. You can find more related content on the Springfield...
Aug 03, 2016•10 min
This episode talks about a fairly recent trend on the part of some states to drop the terms of legal and physical custody in favor of parenting time and allocation of parental responsibilities. One perspective is that these terms are more friendly to litigants in family law matters and can help lead to the resolution of family law disputes. This episodes talks about this trend. It is interesting as well that even in Missouri and Illinois, both states have different approaches. This episode is ba...
Jul 14, 2016•14 min
HB1550 has become the law in Missouri. HB1550 has been put forth has a shared parenting bill, which passed the Missouri House and Senate. Last week, the legislation was signed by Governor Nixon and has become law. What are the implications of this legislation? What are the potential pros? What are the potential cons? And does this legislation help those it was designed to help? This podcast is based on two episodes on Family Law Headquarters titled: New shared parenting legislation signed by Gov...
Jul 06, 2016•25 min
In lots of child custody matters between married parents, the last name of the minor child can come into dispute. In some cases, the mother may want the child to have her last name whereas the father will want the child to have his last name. In these circumstances, lots of cases can become contested over this issue. As a compromise, more courts are entertaining the thought of hyphenating the last name to attempt to satisfy both parents. Find out more about this topic in this episode. This artic...
Jun 07, 2016•10 min
When a divorce is filed, many have questions about how things will work when the divorce is pending? How will marital debts be paid? Who will get possession of the marital property? What about child custody and spousal support? These are all questions many have after a divorce has been filed and while the matter is pending. This episode addresses this topic. It is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Maintaining the status quo during divorce. To find out more about our Missouri...
May 11, 2016•9 min
One of the most common causes of divorce is the inability to compromise and communicate on important issues. Over time, this can cause the breadown of many marriages. At the same time, when a divorce is filed, many often assume parties should be able to communciate effectively and compromise to settle the divorce. The reality is this is hard for couples who had a hard time communicating and compromising in the first place. You can read more on this topic in an article titled: Inability to compro...
Apr 06, 2016•14 min
