Cordell & Cordell Men's Divorce Podcast

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Richmond divorce attorney Jacob Smith discuss how dads should respond if their spouse flees the state with their children in the midst of a divorce or child custody case. It is not uncommon for one spouse to move away after a breakup, and if this occurs during the divorce process and involves children, then figuring out the corr...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Mount Laurel divorce attorney Anthony Paolini explain how in many states parents are required to financially contribute to their children’s college education as part of their divorce agreement. With the costs of tuition soaring over the past couple decades, many parents fail to properly plan for this major expense, which is ofte...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Bridget Landry run through what divorcing dads should know about child custody experts and the role they can play in the course of a child custody evaluation. During a child custody evaluation, experts such as psychologists or other mental health professionals are often called upon to help determine what is in...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Tomekia Lee-Chaney define joint custody and explain how its meaning is commonly misunderstood. Some assume that joint custody is the same as shared 50/50 custody, but while joint custody entails some level of shared parental responsibility, it is not always an equal arrangement. Mr. Trout and Ms. Lee-Chaney ex...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Dorothy Walsh Ripka break down the role that a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) can play in your child custody case. A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a person – typically an attorney – appointed by the court who represents the non-legal interest of a minor child in a divorce. Their role is to look at what is in the best in...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Jill Massey walk through what to expect if you are facing a hearing for a temporary protective order and what you can do to prepare. Temporary protective orders are one of the most abused statutes in all of family law and once issued can have a disastrous impact on your case. Mr. Trout and Ms. Massey talk abou...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Marcie Patton-Coffman discuss the proper Zoom etiquette guys should follow when making virtual appearances for family law hearings. Divorce attorneys typically recommend tips when appearing before a judge in-person such as dressing professionally and being sure to act respectfully, but what about when the appe...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Pittsburgh divorce attorney Richard Julius review the role that children can potentially play in the midst of child custody litigation. Any time a couple with children goes through a divorce or separation, custody is a major issue that must be sorted out. Common questions include whether or not a child can testify during a custo...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Kelly Burris talk about the role that an accounting expert can play in your divorce on the latest episode of the Men’s Divorce Podcast. Although many guys are reluctant to hire one, an accounting expert can be a crucial asset in helping your case. Mr. Trout and Ms. Burris discuss the uses of an accounting expe...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Lisa Karges give tips for how guys can better prepare for evidentiary and testimonial hearings. Many times, divorce attorneys fail to do their due diligence when preparing clients for these important divorce attorneys and it ends up being a critical detriment to the rest of the case. Mr. Trout and Ms. Karges e...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Boston divorce attorney Andrew Ordyna review the most important financial statements to make sure you file during the divorce process. There are various financial forms and the procedures for each can vary from state to state. Mr. Trout and Mr. Ordyna define the most common financial statements in family law, explain what you ne...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Cleveland divorce attorney Carolyn Soeder discuss depositions and how they can be a valuable tool during divorce. Depositions are essentially one-sided hearings recorded and transcribed by court reporters that can then be used in a multitude of ways through the rest of your divorce case . The deposition gives your divorce attorn...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Georgia divorce attorney Adam Sutton explain how the divorce process can sometimes play out differently depending on the community you live in. It is not often discussed, but many decisions regarding divorce cases are determined by the personal preferences and opinions of local judges, and that can vary widely from jurisdiction...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Baltimore divorce attorney Kumudha Kumarachandran discuss the process of hiring a divorce attorney. Although the decision to retain a divorce lawyer is often framed as a major expense, many guys end up costing themselves more money by going through the divorce process without legal representation. Having a family law attorney fo...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Minnesota attorney Melissa Taylor discuss what you need to know about child custody evaluations . Mr. Trout and Ms. Taylor describe the ins and outs of the process, including how guardians ad litem factor into the process, why showing that you are child-focused is essential in a custody evaluation, and getting ahead about anythi...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Texas Litigation Attorney Lauren G i lbert discuss the use of technology in divorce and child custody cases. Whether it is as simple as protecting yourself through the changing of passwords, or using text messages and emails in family court as evidence, technology can be a resource through the process. Mr. Trout and Ms. Gilbert...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Nebraska Regional Managing Attorney Jerrad Ahrens discuss the benefits of using experts in family court. They highlight how a vocational expert can provide evidence of earning potential, as well as how this can play into the sum of spousal support. Mr. Trout and Mr. Ahrens describe the impact that hiring a business valuator can...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Florida Litigation Attorney Christina Wilford talk about the child support depository and how it is utilized in select states. Ms. Wilford describes the pros and cons of directly paying to the department of revenue, which houses the child support depository in select states. She also emphasizes the importance of always documenti...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Texas Senior Lead Litigator Tomekia Lee-Chaney describe the role that juries and judges play in divorces. With juries being a rarity dependent on the state in family court, Ms. Lee-Chaney describes the use of a jury trial in family court as a purposeful way of determining custody. She also talks about the number of jurors used i...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and North Carolina Senior Litigation Attorney Danielle Webb discuss important legal documents that will need to be changed during or after the divorce process. These documents include estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, and Powers of Attorney, that can affect your future moving forward. Many going through the divorce e...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and New York Senior Litigation Attorney Daniel Gvertz discuss what to do if you have left the marital home and what impact that may have on your divorce. Mr. Trout and Mr. Gvertz highlight the familial and financial implications of leaving the marital home and how the family courts view the action. Moving out and leaving the marital...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Florida Litigation Attorney Christina Diaz discussed how the housing market may affect a divorce. Mr. Trout and Ms. Diaz navigated the complex housing market and how it comes into play in the division of assets. They also described how COVID-19, as well as regional housing markets can and have affected the value of a marital hom...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Nebraska Litigation Attorney Christopher Johnson discuss the importance of informing your family law attorney any bad facts that may be used against you in a divorce or child custody case. Mr. Trout and Mr. Johnson emphasize the vitality of transparency and how attorneys can use these facts, in order to help their clients, so lo...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and a Cordell & Cordell divorce attorney navigate adultery and how that is handled, from the family court’s perspective during the divorce process. They highlight how adultery, as well as the use of marital assets in conducting adultery are viewed by the family courts in the state of Iowa. They discuss discuss some of the challe...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and a Cordell & Cordell divorce attorney discuss the impact that social media use can have on a divorce or child custody case, on this episode of the Men’s Divorce Podcast. They break down the consequences of social media use before, during, and after your case is finalized. They highlight from their personal experience how soci...