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Bill Eddy comes back on the show to share his newest book, Mediating High Conflict Disputes.  One could say that this book has been in the works for a couple decades.  Bill and his co-author, attorney Michael Lomax share what works and doesn't work when mediating a case with a High Conflict Personality.  Their book is a game changer for those who want to settle their case but are dealing with some...

After taking countless questions over the years, Leh and Todd identified several misconceptions, or myths, the people often have about divorce. So, they decided to tackle 21 divorce myths that they often hear from people considering a divorce.   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 re...

With Leh and Todd today are Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg for a repeat appearance are the authors of the book:  Home Will Never Be the Same: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce.   Carol and Hughes discuss the Gates divorce, what may have lead up to it, and what kind of advice would they give to their adult children if they came to them for counseling.    If you would like a transcript o...

In this show, Leh and Todd talk about the Four Truths that exist in every courtroom in a divorce or family law case.  And, they break down the 6 things you can do to make sure that your truth is the one that is the one that the Court accepts.    The 4 truths are: Your truth, Your spouse's truth, The actual truth, and The only truth that matters - what the judge (or jury in some cases) thinks is th...

In this show, Leh and Todd answer more of your family law questions.  The questions they answer include: What do I do to get this situation handled and get this woman away from me? Can I get my domestic violence charges dropped since it's been seven years ago and I've never been convicted of any of them? Can copies of medical records left behind by ex fiancé be used in a domestic violence protecti...

In this show,  Leh  and  Todd   dedicate a whole show to family violence questions, something they had never done before. The questions they tackle include: If I filed a TPO but haven't heard from courts yet, do I have to respond to the abuser? Can I get an order of protection if I do not know my husband's current address? Why would a divorce judge ignore a restraining order?  If I reside in Georg...

In this show, Leh and Todd  take on more questions that are focused on child custody issues. The questions they tackle include : Can I leave GA with my 2 kids to get away from my emotionally and mentally abusive husband? What is the most likely response from a superior court judge when a temp order has been broken during a divorce? How likely can a divorce by publication that gave me sole custody...

A recent commissioned survey found 4 out of every 10 U.S. adults that are married, in a civil partnership or otherwise living together are keeping a major money secret from their current partner. In this show, Leh and Todd  discuss the surprising results of this study. They explore why people commit 'financial infidelity' and why it is such a big problem. They wrap up the show with a discussion ab...

Experts can be used to not only help win a case, but also to simplify complicated issues to help parties settle their case. In this show, Leh and Todd  break down the experts that you commonly see in a divorce case. They explain the type of experts that you can hire in child custody disputes, asset disputes, as well as in child support and alimony disputes. If you are having trouble with an issue...

In this show, Leh and Todd  tackle several divorce and child custody questions, and in so doing explain various aspects of the law through real live examples.  The types of questions they tackle include: Married for 1.3 yrs, can I divorce my wife if she is verbally abusive? How can I file for Divorce in GA if my spouse lives in NC? Can out of state travel consent be revoked or conditional? In the...

Continuing their series about procrastination,  Leh and Todd   discuss how procrastination can hurt your child support and alimony case and what you can do about it.  If you are looking to help your support case, you will want to listen to this show.   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 posi...

Leh and Todd  are excited to have author Bill Eddy back on the show to discuss his new book, BIFF for CoParent Communication . At the time of recording the show, it was  number 1 on Amazon under "Divorce & Separation Family Law." Check it out by clicking here:  BIFF for CoParent Communication .   There are some people that are simply high conflict personalities.  They are difficult to deal with an...

In this show, Leh and Todd  talk about what you should NOT do during the various parts of the divorce process, give specifics on how a lack of preparation can crush you, and discuss what you should be doing to make sure you are prepared as it relates to a fair division of assets.   Who does this apply to?  Everyone!  Someone with a large marital estate can be harmed more, but when you scale the ha...

In this show, Leh and Todd  give examples of what happens when you miss legal deadlines or you do not take action on certain legal issues. They discuss when the failure is fatal to the case, and when you might be able to do something about it. The examples we tackle include:  If I missed a Court Hearing, can I file an appeal because I can barely see my daughter? My Marriage application was voided...

In this show, Leh and Todd  discuss how the stress of a divorce or custody battle can really hurt communication between co-parents. In order to help, they used Dr. David Berlo's basic communication model, SMCR, as a framework to break down the 4 basic elements of good communication. They talked about the different ways that parents can work on improving their communication to help reduce the tensi...

As a follow up to episode 191, Leh and Todd  take a deep dive into the impact of procrastination on child custody cases. They go through each phase of a case involving a contested custody matter, break down the negative impact of procrastination and discuss how not to procrastinate. The aspects of the case they walk through include: Guardian ad Litem & Custody Evaluation Mediation Temporary Hearin...

In this show, Leh and Todd  break down how procrastination can really hurt a valid cause of action. Sometimes the delay has a negative legal impact. Other times it has an adverse practical impact that can be just as bad. They discuss what happens when you delay bringing a variety of actions, including divorce, legitimation, modifications, child support, and contempt. If you want to learn more abou...

In this show, Leh and Todd  discuss 10 Resolutions that the recently divorced should make to improve the quality of their lives and their children.  These 10 things will make sure that you move forward in your life on the best possible foot from a personal, mental, physical, and financial standpoint. The 10 things they discuss include: 1) Stop fighting battles from a dead marriage. 2) Find a good...

Once a quarter, Leh and Todd  like to dedicate a show to marriages. From seeing 1000's of failed marriages, they learn many things not to do in marriage as well as things you should do to help build a healthy, happy marriage. In today's show, they pull together 10 new years resolutions to help build a healthy marriage in 2021. They assembled ideas from different counselors, authors, and psychologi...

In this show, Leh and Todd tackle questions about Adultery.  The questions they answer include: Do I have to answer all questions if I am being deposed as a mistress?   Can I sue my ex for cheating while we were married Or get better child support ?   Can I sue the man, my wife is cheating on me with.  How much a stay at home mom should get from her ex husband that earns 6 figure salary and owns p...

Divorces caused by adultery are filled with emotion for obvious reasons.  But what impact does it have on the actual outcome of the case from a legal perspective?  In this show, Leh and Todd  explore its impact on Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, and Equitable Division of Property.  They also discuss the Financial and Emotion impact it has on the case.   If you would like a transcript of thi...

In this show, Leh and Todd   explore the claims that Nicole Young is making against her husband's (Dr. Dre) assets.  They also discuss the interesting claim that Orianne Cevey is trying to make against Phil Collins 12 years after their divorce.  They wrap up the show by answering certain specific questions about the division of marital assets and dealing with property issues post-divorce.   If you...

Leh and Todd   had the privilege of interviewing Erika Anne Englund, the Chief of Strategy for SupportPay.  Erika came on the show for two reasons.  First, she shared with us SupportPay.  This App really helps co-parents easily and quickly manage their child support and shared child expenses.  She told us the inspiration for the software as well as how it works.    Second, she broke down the top f...

You only get one chance to deal with the debt in a divorce, so it is critical to get it right.  When you don't, it can become a nightmare that feels like it will never go away.  In this show Leh and Todd discuss some forms of debt that arise in a divorce and how to deal with them, including Credit Cards, Store Credit, Auto Loans, Taxes, Business Loans, and Mortgages.  

Leh and Todd decide to tackle a question that they often get :  Does My Divorce Have to Be Nasty?  They break down this question; explain what they mean by "Nasty"; why it is so important to avoid letting your divorce get nasty; and discuss multiple scenarios where it is extremely difficult to keep from getting nasty and how to keep a level head.