Oxendine Law Podcast

Can the people closest to you actually make your divorce more complicated? In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer discuss how third-party involvement can affect both a marriage and the divorce process. From overbearing in-laws and adult children to well-meaning friends and new romantic partners, outside influences can create unnecessary conflict and compl...

What happens when you want a divorce, but your spouse refuses to sign, respond, or participate in the process? Can they actually stop the divorce from happening? In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, Jarrod Oxendine&nb...

If you inherit money or property while you’re married, is it automatically yours in a divorce? What about assets you owned before the marriage? Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer break down the difference between marital and separate property and explain how separate assets can become more complicated when they are mixed with marital property. They discuss inheritances, joint bank accounts, reti...

Can you date while your divorce is pending? Maybe. But the more important question may be whether you should. Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer discuss how dating during divorce can complicate an already emotional process. From increasing tension with your spouse and making negotiations more difficult to creating questions about finances, parenting time, and judgment, a new relationship can hav...

A parenting plan may look good on paper, but will it still work years from now? Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer discuss some of the most common mistakes parents make when creating parenting plans, especially when it comes to holidays, birthdays, school breaks, summer vacations, and extracurricular activities. They explain why trying to divide every special day may sound fair in the moment but...

Child support doesn't always end when circumstances change, and an informal agreement between parents doesn't necessarily change what the court order requires. Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer discuss what both the person paying and the person receiving child support need to understand once an order is in place. They explain why child support cannot simply be reduced when a child graduates, wh...

Your divorce may be final, but that doesn't always mean the legal issues are over. What happens when your former spouse refuses to follow the court order? Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer break down contempt of court and enforcement after divorce, including what actually qualifies as contempt and why intent matters. They cover common issues involving parenting time, child support, alimony, ret...

Finalizing your divorce isn't the end of the journey. For many families, it's the beginning of a new chapter that requires communication, structure, and ongoing cooperation. In part 6 of Happily Ever After Divorce, Georgia family law attorney Jarrod Oxendine explains what happens after the divorce decree is signed and why successful co-parenting requires a mindset shift. From parenting plans and c...

The first month after filing for divorce can feel overwhelming. Emotions are high, routines are changing, and many people aren't sure what comes next. In this episode, Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer explain what to expect during the first 30 to 60 days of the divorce process. They discuss why it's important to avoid making emotional decisions, how to build the right support team, what your a...

One of the biggest concerns parents have during a divorce is how it will affect their children. The reality is that every child experiences divorce differently depending on their age, stage of development, and the way their parents handle the process. In this episode, Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer discuss how toddlers, school-age children, teenagers, and even college-aged children may respo...

Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to separate facts from fears. From concerns about the house and retirement accounts to questions about alimony, custody, attorney fees, and moving out, most people walk into their first consultation with the same worries. Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer break down the most common questions they hear from clients who are considering...

Most marriages don't end because of a single fight, an affair, or one major event. More often, they begin to unravel through small changes that happen over time. Communication becomes less meaningful. Emotional connection starts to fade. Partners begin living parallel lives instead of building a life together. Eventually, resentment can replace appreciation, and unresolved issues become permanent...

How do you know when it's time to file for divorce? It's one of the most common and most personal questions family law attorneys hear. In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer discuss the difficult process of deciding whether to stay in a marriage or move forward with divorce. They explore the questions people should be asking themselves, including whether...

High conflict divorces can be emotionally exhausting, financially draining, and incredibly difficult to navigate without the right mindset and support system. In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer discuss what it really means to go through a high conflict divorce and why it’s important not to become a high conflict client in the process. They break down...

Divorce is often seen as a setback, but in reality, it can be the beginning of a completely new financial chapter. In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer explore what life really looks like financially after a divorce, and why it can be far more empowering than most people expect. They discuss the experience of individuals who had little to no access to f...

Finalizing your divorce doesn’t mean everything is automatically updated, and missing this step can create serious problems down the line. In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer break down how divorce impacts your estate planning documents and why updating them is critical once your case is finalized. From life insurance policies and financial account ben...

College costs after a divorce are one of the most confusing and misunderstood areas of family law. Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer break down what parents need to know about who is responsible for tuition, room and board, books, and other college-related expenses. Many people assume the court can require the other parent to pay, but in Georgia, once a child turns 18, the court generally has n...

In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, Jared Oxendine and Christine Palmer break down how your digital footprint can make or break your divorce case. From text messages and emails to social media posts and even deleted content, today’s legal landscape is filled with digital evidence that can be used in court. What may feel like a quick reaction or harmless post can quickly turn into damaging...

Divorce isn’t just about legal filings and court dates. It’s also about rediscovering your voice. In this episode, the conversation focuses on something that doesn’t get talked about enough during divorce: power, confidence, and self-worth. If you’ve spent years feeling controlled, walking on eggshells, or losing sight of who you are, the divorce process can be the moment you begin taking that pow...

Blended families are more common than ever—but when divorce, remarriage, step-siblings, and new partners enter the picture, custody and parenting time can quickly become complicated. In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, the team breaks down what courts in Georgia consider when it comes to blended families. From aligning parenting schedules and holiday time to understanding how half-sibling...

Temporary orders can bring structure and protection during the most uncertain stage of a divorce or custody case. In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, we explain what temporary orders are, when they apply, and how courts use them to address critical issues like parenting time, access to money, support, and use of the marital home while a case is pending. We also discuss why temporary heari...

Alcohol and drug addiction often become major issues in divorce cases, especially when children are involved. In this episode, we break down how courts evaluate addiction claims, why proof and long-term patterns of behavior matter, and the real risks of making accusations without evidence. We discuss alcohol versus drug use, PEth testing, supervised and phased-in parenting time, and the safeguards...

Divorce can impact men in ways that often go unspoken. In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, Jarrod and Christine focus on the male side of divorce, addressing emotional suppression, financial stress, and common misconceptions around custody and parenting time. They discuss why men need to advocate for themselves, how modern custody laws actually work, and how fathers can prioritize quality...

What you post online during a divorce can have real consequences in family court. In this episode of the Oxendine Law Podcast, attorneys Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer break down how social media posts, texts, screenshots, and digital footprints are commonly used as evidence in divorce, custody, and parenting time cases. From venting online and disparaging the other parent to posting new rel...

In this episode, the Oxendine Law team breaks down one of the most complicated issues in a divorce: what happens to a family business. When couples jointly own a company, the emotional and financial stakes rise, especially when deciding whether to keep the business, sell it, or negotiate a buyout. The hosts explore the real-world challenges spouses face when a business is on the table, why accurat...