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In this show Leh and Todd break down Modification of Child Support cases.  We talk about the times when someone should seek a modification of child support and times where someone should not, even if they have a legal basis to do so.  We explain the difference between a voluntary and involuntary loss of income and what that means.  We highlight the factors necessary to bring a Modification of Chil...

In many divorces, the marital home is one of the largest assets.  So, getting the most from its sale can be very important to the parties. In this episode, Leh and Todd interview Mark Spain of Mark Spain Realty. They explore several tips for selling your home after a divorce to help you get the greatest return on your investment.  We discuss everything from staging the home for sale to when and wh...

In many divorce cases, the parties engage in a process called "Discovery."  During this process, the parties exchange information and documents that are relevant to their marriage and divorce.  This process is a formal process that sometimes can become expensive and tedious.  Working with a skilled paralegal, however, can dramatically help reduce the costs of processing the discovery responses.  I...

In this show, we address questions that come up frequently in divorce and support modifications cases.  Questions like:  How much money can someone who has been unemployed for years make based on their past education?  Is someone really disabled?  Is someone under-reporting their ability to earn money to get out of paying child support and alimony?   Dr. Silvio S. Reyes joins Todd and Leh to expla...

In Georgia, only one county has its own set of rules that are different than the rest of the entire state.  Charlotte Ruble joins Leh and Todd to take us through the life of a divorce or family law case as it moves its way through the Fulton County Family Law Division.

Not too many things can generate more legal battles than the custody over a child or religion.  When you put religion in the middle of child custody issues, you have a potential powder keg.  In this show, Leh and Todd interview Latrese Cooper .  She recently published an article breaking down this sticky situation.  She shares how Courts have dealt with disagreements between parents and under whic...

What the heck is a Marital Balance Sheet and why should you care?  If you are going through a divorce that involves assets and debts that are being divided, you will want to care, unless you really don't care about getting a fair division of assets.  In this show, Leh and Todd talk to Ryan Shafer , one of the divorce lawyers at Meriwether & Tharp.  We have a conversation about this tool and how he...

Many times, people think that winning a Court case is entirely dependent on the lawyer they hire.  What many do not realize is that there are little things you can do to help you win your case before you ever enter the Courtroom.  In this show, Robin Love , one of our divorce lawyers, joins Leh and Todd to break down 3 simple strategies that people can employ to put themselves into a winning posit...

All too often, we fall prey to our emotions and let a difficult situation go from bad to worse.  You start off with good intentions.  You sit down with your loved one to have a conversation about something important or that is bothering you, but by the time you finish the two of you are yelling at each other.  This goes on for several months and the next thing you know, the two of you are talking...

Diane Dierks joins Leh & Todd to share her years of experience in co-parenting and parenting coordination.  Diane runs the Parenting classes for all of Gwinnett and DeKalb Counties in Georgia (two of the five biggest counties in the state).  She explains the difference between co-parenting counseling and parenting coordination, which is something that lawyers and judges get confused about quite of...

In this show, Todd Orston and Leh Meriwether invited Laurie Dyke back onto the show to challenge her on how to calculate marital interests in situations involving separate property.     The show was packed full of great conversation, and more importantly, good information on how to work through tricky situations surrounding a fair division of a parties assets in a divorce when separate property is...

In this show Leh and Todd talk with forensic accountant Laurie Dyke .  She peals back the mystery behind the Child Support Calculator and gives insight into how it works. Then she breaks down how to properly determine the income that goes into the Calculator.  With high income  or self-employed people, there can be challenges.  Laurie explains how she works with attorneys to determine the proper "...

In this show, Todd and Leh are joined by Lisa Marie Chambers .  Lisa Marie breaks down what mediation is and how to use it to settle your case.  Mediation is a very positive, cost effective way to settle any litigation, but it is especially effective to settle a divorce of child custody dispute.  She also shares many useful tips to make sure you walk out of mediation with a winning agreement.

Attorney Kristal Holmes joins Leh and Todd in studio to discuss what parents should do when there is no "I Do."  What rights do fathers have when their child is born out of wedlock in Georgia?  What can a mother do to get child support when a child is born out of wedlock.  Can she get any help?  What should father's do to secure their rights to see their children.  How does the court determine cus...

What many do not realize is that divorce has many potential legal challenges.  When you are in the middle of an emotional fight, you can quickly find yourself doing something that you really should not be doing.  In today's show, criminal defense attorney Jay Apt joins Leh and Todd in studio to discuss many potential criminal pitfalls in a divorce case.  We discuss audio and video recordings, comp...

Leh and Todd talk to Shatorree Bates , one of the lawyers at Meriwether and Tharp .  Prior to coming to M&T, she worked for a Judge for two years as a staff attorney. She shares her insights from working behind the bench with Judge Lane.  Listen in for 7 great tips for those that may be going through a divorce without a lawyer.  

In this Show, Todd and Leh interview Michael Schlifka , an attorney at Meriwether & Tharp with over 37 years of experience.  He breaks down 10 ways that you can almost guarantee that you will loose your custody battle and screw up your kids in the progress.  Using satire, Michael breaks down things you should not due during your contested custody case, especially if you truly care about your child...

In this show, Todd and Leh answer some of the most common questions they get asked during the week by clients.  Here are some of the questions we answer: Can I force my spouse to leave the marital residence?  Can a parent simply get up and leave with the kids if no one has filed for divorce? What is the impact of a parent leaving with the kids and the other parent not getting to see the kids? Can...

In this show Todd and Leh break down what does it really mean when you receive a Final Divorce Decree.  Does it really mean that you are finished dealing with your Divorce?  If I don't like something in my Final Divorce Decree or Settlement, can I change it?  We explore questions like this and more.  

In this show, we share 10 tips that can help inoculate your marriage from a divorce. The tips have come from a multitude of places, including Watching for years what people should NOT do in their marriage. Walking couples through our Thrive program at Church. Various marriage books and seminars I have attended, and A surprising number come from people that have heard our advertising and called in...

In this show, Deborah Koslin joins us to talk about how to enforce a court order.  You received a Court Order from your divorce or family law matter but the other party is not following it.  Maybe it involves alimony, child support, child custody, or just following the division of assets laid out in your settlement agreement.  What do you do? Deborah talks about options to take before turning to a...

When you experience a spouse's bad behavior in a marriage, it really hurts.  In this show, we dive into the impact certain bad behaviors have on Alimony, Division of Assets, Child Custody.  We explore certain behaviors such as Adultery, Drug and Alcohol abuse, and Physical and Emotional Abuse.

In this episode, we talk about whether someone can save their marriage if they are on the edge of a divorce.  We discuss steps you can take even while the divorce is pending.  We also lay out the benefits of fighting for your marriage even if it seems hopeless.  When things don't work out, we give some suggestions on how to get the process started. 

In this show, we explore many most frequently asked questions we get on Georgia Divorce law, including, Adultery (and its impact on child support, child custody, alimony, and asset division); Can I get out of a Settlement Agreement I signed?; If I earned it, isn't the money mine?; Are audio recordings legal?; Should I keep facts from my lawyer?; Can I force my spouse to settle?; How quickly can I...

A Divorce or similar family law matter creates a great deal of anxiety and emotion.  If left unchecked, this emotion can result in an enormous attorney fee bill when someone over-communicates with their lawyer. Most lawyers want to communicate with their clients in the most cost effective, efficient way.  In this show, Melissa Bowen breaks down 7 ways a client can communicate with their lawyer tha...