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Recently,  Leh and Todd   received a question asking what a Judge can legally consider when dealing with a contested custody case.  The answer to this question could be explored in multiple shows, but they were able to condense the information down to an overview of the factors that a Judge has been authorized to consider when determining the parenting time for each parent.     If you would like a...

In this show, Leh and Todd   take on various questions surrounding child custody.  They break down the questions and discuss the issues that each question presents.  The questions include: What can I do to prevent the mother of my child from leaving the state before she is served with a Legitimation Petition? What chances does the father of my son have of winning custody if we never married and he...

While the rules of evidence have not changed, presenting a case in a virtual courtroom has its own set of challenges that differ from an in person hearing.  In this show, Leh and Todd, break down the three p's of a virtual hearing (Preparation, Practice, and Performance).  They discuss how to prepare, practice for and present your case at a virtual hearing.  With these tools, you will improve your...

In this show, Leh and Todd   answer a series of questions surrounding divorce procedure and evidence.  They tackle questions like: In a child custody case, how far back can a Judge look regarding evidence of drug use? What are my options for a speedy divorce if my husband is not coorperating?  It has been 6 months since the hearing, but there was no written order.  What can I do to get the Court t...

In this show, Leh and Todd   examine the allegations made by Nicole Young in her divorce against Dr. Dre, whose estate if valued around one billion dollars.  He has asked the Court to enforce the Pre-nuptial Agreement.  She has moved the Court to throw it out based on a number of claims, including the allegation that he had torn up several copies of the agreement three years into the marriage.  Le...

In this show, Leh and Todd  interview Simon Brady, a Certified Financial Planner, from Anglia Advisors, about the top financial mistakes he sees people make after their divorce is over.  A life lesson he learned early in life inspired him to focus his practice on helping those who are recovering from a divorce.  He wants to ensure that his clients set their financial future in the right direction....

In this show, Leh and Todd  had the honor of interviewing Dr. Carol R. Hughes and Bruce R. Fredenburg about their new book "Home Will Never Be the Same Again:  A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce."  This book was written to help those adult children who are struggling with their parent's divorce.  With the booming 'gray' divorces, there are countless adult children struggling out there.  Th...

In this show, Leh and Todd    take on some challenging family law & divorce questions surrounding real and personal property.  The discuss the problem, how to deal with it, and how to best avoid it to begin with.  The questions include: What do you do when an ex who co-owns a vacation property just disappears? How do you remove an ex-spouse from a house that you were awarded in a divorce? How do y...

In this show, Leh and Todd   talk about the ways in which people either intentionally or unintentionally bring unnecessary stress into their life after their divorce is over.  The topics they cover include money, division of personal property, custody, and taking care of yourself at a personal level.  If you can follow their advice, you will set yourself up for success over the long term once your...

Over the years, we have seen what appears to be a simple divorce suddenly become complicated.  It often starts when one or both parties do something that sets off an emotional explosion.   In today's show,  Leh and Todd   discuss to top actions they have seen set off fireworks in a divorce action.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website .     If you are enjoyi...

With the pandemic, Courts switched to virtual hearings and trials to keep cases moving forward.  Anytime you appear before a judge, you want to make the best impression you can.  A virtual hearing is no different.  In this show,  Leh  and  Todd  discuss 9 practical steps you can take to improve the professionalism of your virtual appearance in Court.     If you would like a transcript of this show...

The CARES Act granted certain Americans a 'Stimulus Check'.  COVID19 not only taken lives, but also jobs.  Of course, for those who suddenly have their children at home full time, they need that child support now more than ever.  In this show, Leh and Todd discuss how a child support arrearage would impact a stimulus check, the reasons for the delays, and what someone can do if they married someon...

There has been discussion that the current COVID19 crisis could lead to a surge in divorces.  In this show, we explore one question that could help couples who might be struggling, and it arose out of a personal experience.  When Leh started to feel tension at home during the crisis, he wanted to get mad.  Instead, he realized that there was a question he could ask that would help get to the botto...

In this show, Leh and Todd discuss Child Support and Alimony Modifications that could be filed as a result of the COVID19 crisis.  Two questions that they addressed where: "Under which circumstances should you file for a modification;" and "How long should you wait before you file?"   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website .     If you are enjoying the show, pl...

In this show, Leh and Todd discuss Parenting Plans and the impact of Shelter-in-Place orders on them.  They also discuss how to stay on top of and make sense of new orders and their amendments as they continue to come out on a weekly basis. 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...

So much has happened in the past three weeks.  We have received dozens of Emergency Orders and Amendments to those Orders.  Orders are coming from our State and Local Government, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the Chief Judges of each county/circuit in Georgia.  In this show, Leh and Todd discuss the status of our Courts here in Georgia and what you can do to stay on top of this ever changing l...

Leh and Todd take on a variety of questions about dealing with assets and liabilities in a divorce action.  The questions they take on include: Will I be protected from bankruptcy if I divorce my husband? Can my husband have the home put in his sons name to keep me from having access to it during a divorce ? Do I need an attorney to dissolve a 'Rights to survivor" on my home owned jointly with my...

In this show, Todd and Leh answer a variety of child custody questions based on specific fact patterns.  Included are questions like: If the non-custodial mother moves from Georgia to Florida with no notice, what can we do?   How can me and my husband win custody of my 15 year old stepdaughter?  My husband has my child most of the time. I just found out that theres no running water in the house.  ...

This show was pre-recorded last week.  A lot has happened since they recorded this.   Leh and Todd had predicted Court closures while they were recording the show.  Since they recorded the show, a number of Court systems have issued emergency orders addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.  In this show, they discuss what to do if your case is put on hold and whether there is anything you can do to be pr...

Sarah Armstrong came back on the show to talk about her recently revised edition of A Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce.  Sarah explained what  inspired her to write The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce and what  provoked her to revise the book now.   Leh and Todd discussed with her what she added, why she felt it was important, and how she actually reorganized some of the content to help it flow a littl...

A divorce is a tough transition for a child.  Often problems are compounded when a mom or dad remarry and the new spouse has children of their own.  Without proper planning to deal with this transition in our busy world, families and children can suddenly find themselves in the middle of a chaotic mess.  In this show, Leh and Todd discuss tips on how to raise an organized child in a blended family...

In their first ever divorce movie review, Leh and Todd discuss the Netflix Original "Marriage Story" staring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, along with a fantastic group of supporting actors.  They break down what they liked and disliked about the movie.  They also discussed how 'realistic' the movie was, from a legal and practical standpoint.  You might be surprised by what they said. If you...

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Leh and Todd interview Ellen Marmon .  Ellen is a licensed counselor who has a personal story that is truly inspiring.  We are thankful that she was willing to share her story with us on today's show, and we think you will be too.  Ellen's divorce was not the end of her marriage to her husband.  It was actually the beginning of a personal journey for both of them...

When you properly prepare for your divorce, you will accomplish three things.  You will increase your chance of a positive outcome.  You will increase your chances of having an amicable divorce because you will not be operating from a place of fear. Lastly, you will decrease your overall costs because you will save money in attorney's fees.  In this show, Leh and Todd help you better prepare by gi...

Most people do not take divorce lightly.  For those that have never been through a divorce, they do not have any experience to rely on when deciding if divorce is the right option.  In this show, Leh and Todd propose 4 questions to ask yourself before you pull the divorce trigger.  As with most life events, asking the right questions (and working hard to answer them) can set you on the right path...