Cordell & Cordell Men's Divorce Podcast

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Attorney Claire Costantino break down how formal or informal mediation can be a beneficial tactic during the divorce process. Mediation is a practical avenue for rational negotiations during an emotionally volatile experience. Before mediation, i...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Regional Managing Attorney Jerrad Ahrens discuss how the division of the marital estate has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Trout and Mr. Ahrens break down how to determine marital and nonmarital assets, what your attorney can illustrate in cour...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and North Carolina Senior Litigation Attorney John Machuca highlight the contempt function within the court system amid COVID-19. Mr. Trout and Mr. Machuca describe the legal mechanics involved in contempt and how they can be used in child custody cases, where...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and North Carolina Senior Litigation Attorney Stephanie Horton highlight helpful tips for child custody situations amid COVID-19. Mr. Trout and Ms. Horton describe how the pandemic has affected dads and their relationship with their children. They emphasize the...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Missouri Senior Litigation Attorney Laura Smith to discuss how to best prepare for your initial meeting with your divorce attorney. Mr. Trout and Ms. Smith highlight the importance of gathering as much information as possible before your consultation, in or...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Ohio attorney Carolyn Soeder discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected custodial rights, custodial exchanges, and how the courts handle custody cases. Each state handles the availability of their family court system differently amid COVID-19, but a cou...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Michigan attorney Jeffrey Worosz describe how a divorce proceeds, as well as the importance of being proactive, even amid a pandemic. Mr. Trout and Mr. Worosz describe what discovery is and highlight the importance of setting goals and identifying what witn...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Nebraska attorney Christopher Johnson discuss the modification process of alimony and how the current economic climate may be affecting your financial outlook, forcing modification to become necessary. With over 40 million unemployed and many with furlough...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Connecticut Senior Litigation Attorney Alix Ritter dissect how child support is calculated amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   When navigating child support modification, family courts require a substantial change in circumstances, in order to...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Manager Rosario Santoyo highlight custodial exchanges amid COVID-19 and how to proceed when a co-parent is not obeying the court order, regarding custody During this pandemic, many parents have been unable to see their children, and eve...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO, Managing/Executive Partner Scott Trout and Lead Litigator Kyra Raimey describe how to approach your alimony situation, when your ex-spouse begins cohabiting with another person. Depending on your divorce decree’s language, the regulations of the state, and the specifics of the new significant other’...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO Scott Trout and Senior Litigation Attorney Erin Zielinski talk about the importance of constructing a plan with your co-parent, when your co-parent is a front-line worker during COVID-19.   They highlight the vitality of communication and transparency during this uncertain time, as well as how b...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO Scott Trout and Senior Litigation Attorney Christine Dolan navigate the status of family courts and how you may be able to file for divorce in the state of New Jersey. Ms. Dolan describes the status of family courts amid COVID-19 in New Jersey, as well as how the procedure for hearings have changed s...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Attorney Drew Williams discuss the status of family courts in the state of Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the family courts begin to open back up in the state of Missouri, men and fathers need to be aware of how to approach the situation, if they feel like they n...

On the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO Scott Trout and Senior Litigation Attorney Cassandra Lelek discuss the process for moving forward with divorce during the pandemic. As stay-at-home orders start to expire for much of the country, a lot of guys are confused about how and where to file for divorce as family courts are just starting to...

In the most recent episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series on divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Senior Litigation Attorney Michael Prasad discuss the specific co-parenting complications that can arise when one parent tries to move during the pandemic. Cordell & Cordell continues to produce weekly webinars and virtual town halls and daily podcasts answering...

Cordell & Cordell Managing Partner/CEO Scott Trout and litigation attorney Cara Phillips talk about dealing with drug and alcohol/mental health issues in custody during the COVID-19 shutdown. Cordell & Cordell continues to produce weekly webinars and virtual town halls and daily podcasts answering your questions and addressing your concerns about how the virus is impacting family law. You...

In the latest episode in Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Lead Litigator Coleen Kinsler break down the particulars of formal and informal discovery, the benefits of each, and strategies for men to utilize as they move forward with the discovery process now so they are ready when courts reopen. Cordell & Cordell continues...

In the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Manager Maura Boogay cover a range of topics, including the strategy of serving unfiled pleadings, the pandemic’s impact on employment benefits, the timeline for getting a divorce, and how to cope with childcare costs. Cordell & Cordell continues to pro...

On the latest episode of the Men’s Divorce Podcast, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and litigation manager Kristine Rea answer questions regarding the stimulus checks that were issued due to the pandemic. They also discuss whether it is a good move for guys to withdraw from retirement accounts during this time if they are struggling to keep their head above water financially...

In the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s ongoing podcast series on COVID-19 and Divorce, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Lead Litigator William Phelan provide an update on court closures across the country and how the courts are adjusting procedures during the pandemic. The Coronavirus has created a swirl of uncertainty across the country that is magnified if you are a guy going throu...

In the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Lead Litigator Jonathan Winn explore how men can utilize alternative dispute resolutions during this difficult time. With many family courts shut down due to the pandemic, Mr. Trout and Mr. Winn discuss whether it is worth it for guys to pursue alternative dispute res...

In the latest episode in Cordell & Cordell’s ongoing podcast series on COVID-19 and divorce, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and divorce attorney Giana Messore answer submitted questions about how the pandemic is affecting family law issues. Mr. Trout and Ms. Messore provide practical tips for family law that listeners can utilize as they transition through their case du...

Today’s episode of Cordell & Cordell’s daily podcast series on divorce in COVID-19 explores the subject of emergency motions and post-judgement relief. Cordell & Cordell Managing/Executive Partner and CEO Scott Trout chats with divorce attorney Zachary Underwood about how these family law issues are being handled differently during the Coronavirus pandemic. Click the link above to listen t...

The most recent episode of Cordell & Cordell’s daily podcast series on COVID-19 and divorce explores the status of divorce courts across the United States and how the court system is grappling with the pandemic. CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and divorce attorney Rosario Santoyo answer questions that guys have about proceeding with divorce as many family courts have shut down due to quaranti...