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In this episode, Leh and Todd answer the question "Who has custody when the parents were never married?"  They start the show with a recent study which showed an increase in stable marriages, but at the same time an increase in un-stable co-habitation situations.  They take this question head on and break down all the legal pitfalls that arise when two well meaning adults have a child together out...

In this show, Leh and Todd talk with Joshua Ludlum and what he is doing to help people heal past divorce.  After experiencing his own divorce, Joshua realized that he had to over come three limiting beliefs before he could really move on with his life.  Tune in to hear Joshua lay out those limiting beliefs and break down the three freeing beliefs that will help you heal past your divorce.

The beginning of every year is typically filled with New Year's Resolutions to lose weight, make more money, or go on more vacations.  What you don't hear about that often, however, are Relationship 'Resolutions.' and yet, these kind of resolutions can have an enormous impact on the rest of your life.  In this show, Leh and Todd apply the S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goal setting system to relationships and dis...

In this show, Todd and Leh  continue to take on some tough child custody questions.  They cover questions like: What behaviors are enough for a Court to find someone unfit and change custody; What do you do if you find out your marriage is a fraud; and Do I have to pay for an ER bill if my ex did not tell me about the visit ahead of time?

In this show, Todd and Leh take on some tough child custody questions.  They cover questions like: How to file a child support and visitation agreement for a child that was legitimized 8 years ago?;  Can I legally keep my kids from being around my ex wife's step son?; How do I move Forward with my Emergency Custody Hearing ?; and more.

As a follow up to episode 100, Leh  and Todd  explore some of the common surprises they see men experience going through a divorce.  You will want to listen to this even if you are a woman, because it can help you understand why certain revelations may upset your soon-to-be-ex and possibly deal with them in advance.

In this special show, Leh and Todd interview author and professional speaker Bill Butterworth about his book New Life After Divorce.  After 17 years of what he thought was a great marriage, he was devastated by his wife's request for a divorce.  Not only had his personal life been turned upside down, but he was worried that it would be the end of his professional career as a highly paid speaker on...

We want our children to respect law enforcement, and, at the same time, do not want them to harm their future over a silly mistake.  Our zero tolerance environment with videos recording our every move has thrown commons sense and discretion out the window.  Paul Ghanouni from the Teen and Adult Defense Law Firm comes back on the show to share with us the best advice you can give your children on h...

In our 100th episode, Leh Meriwether  and Todd Orston  break down some of the most common financial surprises that women experience when going through a divorce.  They also discuss some of the causes of those surprises and how to work through them.

In this show, Leh and Todd discuss some celebrity divorce and family law cases that have hit the news.  They break down what is going on and how the Courts handled their cases.   The celebrities that they discuss include A-Rod, Bethany Frankel,  WWE superstar Charlotte Flair,  Chris Pratt,  Anna Faris, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and  Columbus Short.

Over the years, we have seen many divorces arise shortly after one spouse received a large sum of money through either inheritance, a personal injury award, or winning the lottery.  The way the Courts handle these funds is very fact dependent and can get tricky.  Tune in to hear Leh and Todd break down different scenarios and how the Courts have handled them.  

We often see good parents struggle with co-parenting their children during and after a divorce.  Sometimes, it just seems easier to quit putting on a happy face around your ex-spouse.  It is in those times that parents need the extra motivation to continue to co-parent.  Jay and Tammy Daughtry, a co-parenting team, have been helping parents for the past 14 years.  Over the years, they put together...

While we take what we do very seriously, we can't always take ourselves too seriously. That is why, for the 2nd year in a row, Todd and Leh have taken classic Halloween monsters and put them into divorce and family law scenarios.  In this show, they talk about a Zombie wanting a divorce, a Mommy Mummy who wants a modification of child support, the Creature from the Black Lagoon who wants visitatio...

As lawyers, one of the most frustrating things we see is people becoming their own worst enemy in their divorce or family law case.  In this show,  Todd and Leh discuss some of the common mistakes we see people make in their Divorce and Family Law Cases.  By listening to this show, you will learn what to avoid and set yourself up for success.

In this show, Leh and Todd dive into some of the most recent changes to Georgia's Child Support Laws that went into effect in July of 2018.  There were some significant changes to the law that will impact how Judges determine child support in future cases.  

While the holidays do bring a lot of joy, they also tend to add a lot of stress to families, especially those that are going through or have just gone through a divorce.  We do this show in early October, because one of the keys to reducing the stress is planning.  Todd and Leh discuss 5 things you can do today that will increase the likelihood of positive memories for your children rather than on...

On the surface, divorce can appear simple.  But, as the saying goes, the devil is in the details.  As a result, so many people get themselves into horrible situations when they try to handle their divorce on their own.  It has nothing to do with their intelligence either.  If you are confronting a situation where you think you either can't afford an attorney or don't need an attorney, you will wan...

Is it common sense that healthy communication is the key to a healthy marriage? If so, then why do so many struggle with communication in their marriage? And, is there something you can do about it? In this show, Todd and Leh continue their discussion on taking your marriage to the next level. They break down what healthy communication might look like and things you should avoid. They also look in...

Once a quarter, we try to have a show (or 2) dedicated to advice on things you can do today that may prevent you from ever having to hire a lawyer.  In this show, Todd and Leh  talk about the following concepts:  Assume a Place of Love; Fight the Defensive Instinct; Create Listening Time and Places; Spouse School; 20 Questions; Love Notes; Breaking the Marriage Monotony; How to Discuss the Little...

In contested child custody cases, a Court will often appoint a Guardian ad Litem ("GAL").  The GAL's responsibility is to investigate the situation and make a recommendation to the Judge as to what they think is in the children's best interest.  In this show, Leh and Todd interview attorney and Guardian ad Litem Courtney Carpenter to break down the 10 things you should know BEFORE you meet with a...

With the rapid advancements in technology and the nature of today's zero tolerance policies, our teenagers face legal challenges that we never knew could exist 20 years ago.  What our kids may consider as funny or just horsing around could land them in jail facing felony charges for any number of innocent "jokes."  Knowing that the stress on children gets even worst during a divorce, we brought on...

Every so many episodes, Todd and Leh like to take people's specific questions and answer them on air.  This week, they tackled questions involving getting out of settlement agreements; grandparent rights; annulments; how long can child support orders be enforced; and more.  If you have questions, you can email us at radio@mtlawoffice.com

Some of us watched Magnum PI growing up as kids.  While the show was fun to watch, it did not necessarily give you an accurate depiction what a real private investigator's job was like.  In this episode, Leh and Todd interview private investigator Jason Lanyon from Absolute Investigations.  Jason breaks down many of the common misconceptions about private investigators.  He discusses what they can...

In this show, Todd and Leh interview attorney Eric Broel from the Georgia Probate Law Group.   Erik's firm handles probate litigation, which involves litigation over wills and dividing up the estate of someone who has died recently.  They have seen first-hand what happens when someone does not properly set up their will.  He breaks down many common misconceptions about wills and what happens to so...

Co-Parenting expert Diane Dierks recently attended a conference put on by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an organization that brings together all professionals connected to the family court processes.  Leh and Todd talk with Diane about the results of some longitudinal studies surrounding co-parenting.  She discuss what co-parenting techniques are considered "healthy" in which...