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 discussing steps you should take make the best possible claim for alimony in light of your circumstances. 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.

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216 - Is Alimony only for Women?

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-related info/items, etc.) Respect the marital property When it may be time to move out of the home Stay away from Social Media 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.

215 - 8 Tips to Create Room for an Amicable Divorce

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. We have two special needs kids that make the situation even trickier. I don’t want him to be able to keep them overnight. He cannot handle their meds and the care they need for more than a few hours. 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.  

214 - Q&A - How do you navigate the divorce process without income?

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 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.

213 - Knowing The Rules of Evidence so the Judge Rules In Your Favor - Part 2

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 do their best to point out the ones your will most likely encounter in a divorce case and what you need to know about them. 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.

212 - Knowing The Rules of Evidence so the Judge Rules In Your Favor

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 help you work with your attorney to better prepare for trial.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on at https://mtlawoffice.com/podcasts   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 at https://mtlawoffice.com/reviewit  

211 - You Want to Avoid Hearing this in Court: "I Object" ... Understanding the Rules of Evidence

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 lay witness testimony, expert witness testimony, documentary evidence, and photographic/audio/video physical evidence.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our at www.mtlawoffice.com   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 at https://mtlawoffice.com/reviewit 

210 - The Four Kinds of Evidence That Will Help You Win Your Trial

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's employer to impact their employment Passively Interfering with Parenting Time Making the kids your “allies” in the coming custody dispute Shutting down and not participating in divorce process Intentionally trying to delay the divorce process Engaging in settlement discussions prematurely I will settle now and fix the terms later I have an attorney, so I am going to let them handle everything I don’t have an attorney & don’t know the system, but I am sure “it will all work out” I will just dismiss the case if things are not going well for me. If you want to get a transcript of this show, you can find it at www.divorceteamradio.com  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 at www.mtlawoffice.com/reviewit 

209 - Even More Divorce Strategies that do NOT work!

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 eliminate your child support or alimony obligation Choosing to avoid getting a job to increase your support amount Hiding income Hiding assets Moving all the marital assets into only your name Spending more money to increase your 'need' for support Blocking your spouse from financial resources Stopping the payment of marital expenses Locking your spouse out of the house Moving out of the house without an agreement Intentionally making co-habitation difficult on your spouse (so they want to leave) Serving your spouse with divorce paperwork with the intention of embarrassing them 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. 

208 - Divorce Strategies that do NOT work!

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 someone who may have a personality disorder, making settlement near impossible.   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.  

207 - How to Mediate a High Conflict Dispute with Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.

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 review about it.  Not sure how? You can read about it here. 

206 - Debunking 21 Divorce Myths

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 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. 

205 - Why are the Gates and more older people divorcing?

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 the truth.    The 6 things you can do to help the Judge adopt your truth are:   Maintain Self-awareness and Accept the 4 truths regardless of the fairness. Hire an attorney that knows the Judge Listen to your attorney If you can, choose a mediator that knows the Judge and can give you some great reality checking Get a case evaluation from another lawyer who is familiar with the Judge Testify with Humility 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.

204 - The 4 Truths That Exist in Every Courtroom

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 protective order proceeding? A judge heard my TPO complaint and told me that I was going around the system and holding it for another judge in a different county, what do I do? Does mediation stay any discovery in a pending custody case and if I believe violence may follow can I bypass mediation? If you would like a transcript of this show,  you can find it on our website using this LINK.   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 using this LINK.

203 - Answering More of Your Family Law Questions

 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 Georgia and the non-custodial parent resides in California, can I get a restraining order in Georgia on him? What can I do if my wife had TPO put on me last year and she has shown up at several different family homes i was staying. 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.

202 - Answering Your Family Violence Questions

If you, a friend or family member is facing a divorce or similar family law matter, then this show is for you. Here is where we share our experience and knowledge to help others navigate a challenging phase of life. This show is a re-broadcast of a Radio Show sponsored by Meriwether and Tharp, a law firm with over 40 lawyers focusing on divorce and family law matters.

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