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When some reach the end of a long divorce road, they feel liberated.  The Court process is no longer in their life and they are now "free" to do things that they felt they could not do during their marriage.  This new found 'freedom' tends to get people into trouble, however.  In this episode, Leh and Todd talk about certain things you should NOT do after a divorce.  Certain behaviors or decisions...

Many people quickly become overwhelmed when they go through a divorce. And, for those who never controlled the marital finances, they can really struggle getting a grasp on understanding their future financial situation, including what to do with their retirement accounts and how to handle their cash.  For others, their work schedules keep them from really paying attention to the details of their...

There are certain behaviors that can turn a 3 month, $3,500 divorce into a 3 year, $150,000 divorce.  As we often like to do, we use humor and satire explore a list of behaviors that you should avoid in your divorce.  Unless, of course, you really do want to help fund your lawyer's children's college education.

The Divorce process can be exhausting.  It is easy to find yourself wanting to do nothing after the Final Judgment is granted.  That is, unfortunately, a mistake that many people understandably make once they are divorced.  There are at least 12 things you should make sure you take care of after your divorce.  In this show, Todd and Leh discuss down each one that may apply to your situation.

In this show,  Leh and Todd tackle issues surrounding pets and other personal property issues.  We look at how Courts around the country are handling disputes around pets in the context of a divorce.  We share stories of how some Judges really do not like dealing with pets while others have tried to create a pet "custody arrangement."  We also talk about ways in which parties can resolve their per...

When you are in the middle of a legal battle involving money or your children, everything can feel like an emergency.  Unfortunately, the Court has limited resources and time.  This forces the Court to narrowly define what they consider an emergency.  In this episode, Leh and Todd break down what Courts tend to classify as an emergency and what situations will be given expedited consideration.  Th...

Recently, Kevin Federline began legal action requesting more child support from his ex-wife Brittney Spears.  While he is currently receiving $20,000 per month, he is asserting that this amount is not enough.  For most people, receiving $20,000 per month tax free would be akin to winning the lottery.  In this show, Todd and Leh break down this situation, discuss how Brittney might defend against t...

In this episode, Leh and Todd took on various legitimation, divorce, family violence, child support and family law questions.  They broke down what they thought was going on in each situation, what people can do, and what we can learn from their situations.  To create a little bit of a challenge, neither Leh nor Todd had a chance to review the questions before the show.  

In general, you are more likely to have a temporary hearing than a final hearing in a divorce or family law case.  In this practical episode,  Todd and Leh break down what you should be doing to properly prepare for a temporary hearing in most situations.  Proper preparation sets you up for success on multiple fronts.  It helps reduce anxiety. It improves you chance of settling the temporary issue...

In divorce and family law cases, it has been our experience that Temporary Hearings occur more often than final hearings.  Temporary Hearings are limited in nature and scope and are really designed to keep the status quo or keep the peace while the case proceeds forward towards settlement or trial.  For this reason, Todd and Leh decided to take a deep dive into this unique hearing so that you will...

In this show, Leh and Todd discuss just some of unique financial issues in high asset divorces.  They dive into several different topic areas including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; how to protect easily moved items such as cash, collectibles, precious metals, jewelry and Fine Art; discovering crypto-currencies; and valuing businesses.  Stay tuned for more shows on this topic, because there i...

Did you know that many devices today have virtual assistants that are constantly listening to you?  Did you know that your private conversations are not only being used to drive marketing but also could also be used against you in Court.  In this show, we interview expert Cabot Howell about several potential digital threats that could impact you and your privacy.    

With every new new digital device and convenience we use, we create all new ways for our digital data to be hacked.  At Meriwether & Tharp, protecting our client's confidential information is important especially in the middle of litigation, but we can't protect the data before it gets to us.  In this show, Todd and Leh interview Cabot Howell of Digital Agent to learn about different ways that you...

Sexual addictions can be devastating to a marriage and a family.  Unfortunately, the term 'sexual addiction' is not listed as a formal mental diagnosis.  But, if you ask families dealing with sexual addition, they will tell you it should be.  Fortunately, there are experts who understand the affliction and know how to treat it.  In this show, Leh and Todd interview Roy Blankenship , a Certified Cl...

Most of us really do not understand the full extent of the information we make public by using social media.  Lawyers, however, are learning every day how much data social media collects on our smart phones and computers.  And, they are using that data to their client's advantage in and out of the Courtroom.  In this show, Todd and Leh interview Irena Chernova , one of the attorneys at Meriwether...

In this episode, Leh and Todd explore 20 different ways people have tried to hide assets in a divorce from their spouse. Some of them are simple like siphoning money into a pay-pal account, while others are somewhat sophisticated and involve cryptocurrencies and the IRS.

We were honored to interview Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD about his new book, The 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life, Identifying and Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and other High-Conflict Personalities.  Bill Eddy's resume is extensive and he has taken his years of experience in this field and written a book that everyone should read.  As high conflict personalities increase in our society, y...

In this show, Todd and Leh break down 5 things that can prevent an award of alimony, stop a previous award of alimony, or reduce an Alimony obligation.  

Starting January 1, 2019, Alimony settlements and awards will no longer be tax deductible.  This has the potential to make an huge impact on Alimony.  The ability to deduct alimony payments was very helpful to settling divorce cases, but that negotiation tool has now been removed by the recent tax law changes.  How will it impact a Court's awards at trial?  Will it mean that there will be smaller...

In this show, we continue our focus on the issue of child custody. After the last show, we had so many questions left to explore. So, we decided to continue to apply the law to real life situations. In part two, we dive into some challenges people are facing; break down what is going on; and discuss the legal remedies the parents have.   

In this show, we focus on the issue of child custody. We explore this area of the law through its application to real life situations. We dive into some challenges people are facing; break down what is going on; and discuss the legal remedies the parents have.  

In this show, we break down some of the past laws that existed around custody and how they were inherently against fathers.  We explore the recent legal and cultural changes in our legal system, as well as some subconscious biases that may exist in our legal system.  We also explain how you can overcome any challenges that may exist in your case while answering the ultimate question, which may not...

In the last episode Todd and I broke down 10 tips to help get you ready for your day in Court.  In this episode, we share specific practical advice on how to put your best foot forward while on the Witness Stand in Court. If you are about to testify in Court for any reason, then this show is a must listen.   

For most, the thought of testifying in Court is terrifying.  Regardless of whether you are a party or simply a witness, the anticipation of getting on the stand can stir up a high level of anxiety.  In this show, Todd and I discuss courtroom testimony and the top tips on how to prepare.  We also discuss some of the challenges lawyers face in helping witnesses get ready and how to take control of t...

As Todd and I wrap up this series, we examine the practical limitations of our court system and why it can contribute to a long divorce process.  We also discuss some alternatives to a final trial that can give parties alternative options to having a Judge decide their fate.