Divorce Team Radio - Your Source for Divorce and Family Law Matters

In Divorce and Family Law cases it is not just what you say that counts – it is what you can PROVE that matters most!   Judges in divorce cases rely on evidence, and in this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses why it is vital to gather, organize and present evidence that supports the positions you take in divorc...

Annulment, Separate Maintenance and Postnuptial Agreements, oh my! in this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses possible alternatives to filing for divorce. In the show Todd explores a few ways to address issues relating to custody, support, and property division, without filing a divorce action.

Do statutes and case law favor one gender over another? Do judges presiding over divorce and custody cases base their rulings on gender? In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, considers these questions and more as he analyzes the true impact of gender in divorce and family law cases.

Start your divorce the wrong way and it could put you at a serious disadvantage. You must consider how and when to file your divorce in order to protect your finances and custody rights.   In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, shares his thoughts about issues like timing, methods of service, and the strategic conseq...

There are many different opinions about divorce issues, but not all advice is good advice!   In this episode of Divorce Team Radio you will hear Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, explain some very common misconceptions people have about issues like adultery, alimony and property division in a divorce.

Information and details are incredibly important in a divorce. As a general rule, the more you have the more protected you will be! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses why the discovery and use of detailed information relating to your case will help guarantee your custody, support and property rights are...

If you brought separate property into your marriage, make sure you know how to protect those separate assets in a divorce!   In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family Law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, offers tips on how to protect separate and non-marital assets, and to NOT do things that could damage or destroy the separate nature of those assets.

Listen to Divorce Team Radio as Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, explores divorce and mortgage refinancing with Atlanta mortgage expert Ryan Jacobs of Homespire Mortgage. Ryan and Todd discuss mortgages, refinancing, and the 6 Tips you MUST know if mortgage refinancing is a requirement in your divorce!

In this show, Leh starts off with an announcement that is both happy and sad all at the same time.  Then Leh and Todd discuss resources to help save your marriage if it is in the middle of a crisis; to help you improve your marriage; to help you prepare for your next marriage; and to help you improve your communication skills.  They explain how to listen to their past shows together to gain the gr...

In today's show, Leh and Todd discuss Mediation, how it is structured, who is involved, why it is so valuable, and how to prepare for it.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website .     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how? You can read about it here .

In this show, Leh and Todd  take on a variety of questions on different topics surrounding divorce and custody cases. The questions they take on include: Can my ex get out of selling the house by filing for bankrutpcy? Does the opposing party have to file a response with the Court in order to get a Court date for custody. If I do not file a response to a Motion for Judgment, am I in default? Can m...

Leh and Todd explore what happened in Brittney Spears' conservatorship case and discuss the 'political' discussion that erupted from it.  They explain what a Conservatorship is; when is it appropriate to appoint a conservator; review the facts that led up to the original appointment of a conservator and the facts that led up to its dismissal; and finally look into the difference between a family a...

In this show, Leh and Todd  answer a variety of questions dealing with several different topics.  The questions they discuss involve: What to do if you and your co-parent live in different states and there is no court order regarding parenting time?   When should you file for a motion for contempt to enforce your parenting time?   If my ex-wife continued to live with me and withdraw money from our...

The reason that Leh and Todd do this show is to help people going through difficult times.  That includes sharing resources that they believe will help their listeners.  In today's show, they interview the co-hosts of the new podcast Co-Parenting Dilemmas.  Their podcast takes listener questions and answers them on the show!  After Diane and Rick explain the why, what and how behind their new show...

A divorce can quickly ruin the holidays for you and your children.  It is rough.  But, there are steps you can take to help create new positive memories for your children rather than nightmares they will never forget.  In today's show, Leh and Todd talk about the D.A.I.L.Y. steps you can take to help improve your situation and create positive memories despite the pain of a divorce.  The pneumonic...

It is that time of the year again where Leh and Todd talk about what the undead and monsters can do about their family law problems.   To be clear, they both take what they do seriously, but this show is just for fun.  This year, they get a visit from an old favorite, Dracula.  He is having trouble seeing his grandkids because his daughter's family has gone vegan.  Following Dracula, they get a vi...

Commentary on some recent YouTube videos triggered today's show.  The commentator was surprised by the responses women had to a recent award of alimony to Kelly Clarkson's soon to be ex-husband.  In this show, Leh and Todd discuss alimony.  They explore how it is gender neutral as written (in Georgia, at least), but often it is not gender neutral in application.   They close out the show by discus...

Leh and Todd discuss eight simple tips to help create room for an amicable divorce.  Not all the steps are easy, but they are simple.  The steps they include: Learn how to speak "respectfully"  Give each other "space" when sharing common spaces in the home Consider alternate sleeping arrangements Respect your spouse's safe haven Respect your spouse's personal property (clothing, collectibles, work...

Leh and Todd came across a question that had many layers.  These layers ran deeper than just the question on the surface. So, they decided to spend most of the show breaking it down.  Here is the question they tackled - How can I file for and successfully navigate the divorce process when I don't currently have income?   I am a full time college student, a senior, my husband is the sole provider....

Leh and Todd finish up their review of the Rules of Evidence.  In particular, they focus on the exceptions to the hearsay rule.  While these rules can get complicated, they take their time to present them in an understandable way.  If you can't survive an 'objection' to your evidence, the Judge won't be able to consider it. If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our websit...

Leh and Todd take on the rules of evidence.  More specifically, they discuss the exceptions to the hearsay rule.  Hearsay is somewhat straightforward:  It is an out of court statement that goes to the truth of the matter asserted.  What makes this simple rule complicated are all the exceptions to this rule.  In order to properly introduce your evidence in Court, you have to know these rules.  But,...

Leh and Todd spend some valuable time explaining the rules of evidence, where they come from, why they are there, and how they can seem complicated. When you know the purpose behind the rules of evidence and how they have been developed over time, it is much easier to understand them when you try to apply them in Court. Even if you are represented by an attorney, understanding these rules will hel...

In this show, Leh and Todd  discuss the four primary forms of evidence that you can present at trial. If you cannot introduce evidence in your trial, then there is a high likelihood that you will not win. If you cannot settle your case, then it is extremely important that you know what evidence you will need to win and how to introduce it into the courtroom.   The four kinds of evidence include la...

As a follow up to the last show, Leh and Todd talk about more divorce strategies that do NOT work.  Over the years, they have seen many attempts by people to 'pull a fast one' on them.  They share what they have seen, what does not work and why.  Examples include: Blasting "your story" to others - Social Media; text messages; emails Filing a TPO with unsupported allegations  Contacting your spouse...

Leh and Todd dive into divorce strategies that do NOT work and explain why they do not work.  While some folks think these things are a good idea, what they often do not realize is that most lawyers have been trained to spot these strategies and how to counter them.   The strategies they know typically fail include: Having no strategy at all Stop working or reduce your income to reduce or eliminat...