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In this show, Leh starts off with an announcement that is both happy and sad all at the same time.  Then Leh and Todd discuss resources to help save your marriage if it is in the middle of a crisis; to help you improve your marriage; to help you prepare for your next marriage; and to help you improve your communication skills.  They explain how to listen to their past shows together to gain the greatest benefit.  The shows they reference in this episode are listed below: 11 - Can I Save My Marriage if it is on the Edge of a Divorce? 14 - Marriage Tips from a Divorce Lawyer 25 -  How to Run TOWARDS Difficult Conversations 39 -  Marriage Intensives and Workshops 55 - The Five Love Languages - An Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman 90 -10 Things You Can Start Doing Today to inoculate your marriage 91 - Taking Your Marriage to the Next Level:  Practicing Healthy Communication 102 - New Life after divorce with Bill Butterworth 107 - Healing Past Divorce with Joshua Ludlum 131 - What is Discernment Counseling and How It Can Help If You Are Considering Divorce with Matt Driggers 148 - Seeking Wise Counsel to Build a Thriving Marriage or Survive a Divorce 158 - 4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Filing for Divorce 160 Ellen Marmon A Divorce with a Happy Ending - A Story of Reconciliation 162 - Raising an Organized Child in a Blended Family 189 - 10 New Year's Resolutions for Your Marriage

In today's show, Leh and Todd discuss Mediation, how it is structured, who is involved, why it is so valuable, and how to prepare for 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.

In this show, Leh and Todd take on a variety of questions on different topics surrounding divorce and custody cases. The questions they take on include: Can my ex get out of selling the house by filing for bankrutpcy? Does the opposing party have to file a response with the Court in order to get a Court date for custody. If I do not file a response to a Motion for Judgment, am I in default? Can my child's father get rights to see our daughter if I choose not to have him involved? Can I move myself and my child across state lines when my child's father has week off and week on parenting time? If the Court Order says we share the tax deduction for the children, what will happen if my ex filed for both kids the past few years? 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.

Leh and Todd explore what happened in Brittney Spears' conservatorship case and discuss the 'political' discussion that erupted from it.  They explain what a Conservatorship is; when is it appropriate to appoint a conservator; review the facts that led up to the original appointment of a conservator and the facts that led up to its dismissal; and finally look into the difference between a family and a professionally licensed conservator.   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.

In this show, Leh and Todd  answer a variety of questions dealing with several different topics.  The questions they discuss involve: What to do if you and your co-parent live in different states and there is no court order regarding parenting time?   When should you file for a motion for contempt to enforce your parenting time?   If my ex-wife continued to live with me and withdraw money from our joint bank account after the divorce, will I have to pay her back owed child support after she moves out? When is it appropriate to have a no contact provision in a settlement agreement? Can my soon to be ex-wife sleep with her lawyer that represents her in her TPO action? 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.

The reason that Leh and Todd do this show is to help people going through difficult times.  That includes sharing resources that they believe will help their listeners.  In today's show, they interview the co-hosts of the new podcast Co-Parenting Dilemmas.  Their podcast takes listener questions and answers them on the show!  After Diane and Rick explain the why, what and how behind their new show, Leh and Todd discuss the dark side of Georgia's 14 year old election statute.  Diane and Rick share their concerns and the negative consequences of allowing a 14 year old to decide with whom they want to live. 

A divorce can quickly ruin the holidays for you and your children.  It is rough.  But, there are steps you can take to help create new positive memories for your children rather than nightmares they will never forget.  In today's show, Leh and Todd talk about the D.A.I.L.Y. steps you can take to help improve your situation and create positive memories despite the pain of a divorce.  The pneumonic stands for Days matter; Attitude; I, I, I (it is not all about you); Live in the moment; Y do you feel like you have to yell?   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.

It is that time of the year again where Leh and Todd talk about what the undead and monsters can do about their family law problems.   To be clear, they both take what they do seriously, but this show is just for fun.  This year, they get a visit from an old favorite, Dracula.  He is having trouble seeing his grandkids because his daughter's family has gone vegan.  Following Dracula, they get a visit from Jaques Th'rippa.  He wants to get a name change because everyone thinks his name is Jack the Ripper.  Leh almost gets blasted by a Predator that is not happy he has been served with a stalking protective order from Arnold Schwarzenegger.  They wrap up the show with a letter from  Frankenstein's monster about how he can get his neck bolts (and other items) back from his ex-wife who took them at the end of the divorce.  

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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  

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

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 

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.

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.  

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.

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.