Cordell & Cordell Men's Divorce Podcast

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Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Bedford divorce attorney Jessica Ugarte review tips for when you have to testify in court for your divorce. It is crucial when going through a family law matter to craft a testimony that communicates your story and positions you to effectively make your case to the judge. Mr. […] The post Testifying in Divorce Court – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Pittsburgh divorce attorney Kimberly Nason give tips for divorced dads who are forced to deal with an uncooperative ex when co-parenting. Even after divorce, it is usually necessary to maintain some sort of a relationship with your ex-spouse if the two of you have children as you […] The post How to Deal With an Uncooperative Co-Parent – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Chattanooga divorce attorney Kellan Potts discuss how to deal with inconvenient facts in your divorce case. Many guys going through a divorce or child custody case will lie or try to hide facts about themselves that reflect poorly and could damage their case. However, that can backfire and […] The post Dealing With Bad Facts in Your Divorce Case – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Jacksonville divorce attorney Christina Wilford discuss the topic of standing family law orders. Ms. Wilford outlines what purpose standing orders serve in family law and explains why they are important. They then discuss how they can be a pitfall for many guys going through the divorce process. Click […] The post Standing Orders in Family Law – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Cranberry Township divorce attorney Ashley Folio Morgan discuss issues concerning support and alimony and how earning capacity is determined and might affect how much those payments are. Although an individual might not show much income on paper, a court can determine that their earning capacity is much higher and […] The post Setting Support and Alimony Based on Earning Capacity – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Dallas divorce attorney Lauren Gilbert talk about courses of actions fathers have to enforce visitation during the divorce process. Nothing makes a dad feel more helpless than being denied access to his children. Unfortunately, this happens far too often in family law proceedings. Fortunately, fathers do have […] The post How Do You Enforce Visitation? – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Richmond divorce attorney Jacob Smith discuss the strategy of recording conversations in order to use them as evidence in a family law case. Many guys are tempted to try to catch their ex in the act by recording a conversation that does not reflect well on the opposing party. […] The post Pitfalls of Recording Conversations With Your Ex – Can You Use Them? – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Hartford divorce attorney Alix Ritter talk about the different roles that Guardian ad Litems and Attorney ad Litems can play in divorce and child custody proceedings. While both play roles in looking out for the best interest of the children in a divorce case, GALs serve as in an […] The post Guardian Ad Litem or Attorney for the Minor Child – What is the Difference? – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and St. Louis divorce attorney Dan Cuneo go through what you should know before you meet with a divorce attorney for the first time. Your initial consultation could set the stage for how the rest of your case progresses. Listen as Mr. Trout and Mr. Cuneo explain what prep […] The post What You Need to Know Before Your First Consultation with an Attorney – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Indianapolis divorce attorney Brandon Elkins-Barkley continue their discussion about defined benefit retirement plans and how they are split during the divorce process. Mr. Trout and Mr. Elkins-Barkley run through the basics or defined benefit plans and explain how they are defined and how they are often split during the […] The post Is My Retirement a Defined Benefit Plan? – Part II – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Houston divorce attorney Mysti Dennis discuss the property division process in divorce and what guys can do to make sure their assets are protected. One of the most common concerns guys have when going through divorce is that they could lose many of the assets and property they […] The post Protecting Your Property in the Divorce Process – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Boston divorce attorney Andrew Ordyna-Pimentel review some of the most essential child support basics such as why child support is assigned, what the payments can be used for, whether the amount can be modified, and more. Many guys grow frustrated with monthly child support payments when […] The post Child Support Basics – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Indianapolis divorce attorney Brandon Elkins-Barkley provide an overview of defined contribution accounts and how they are divided in divorce. Defined contribution plans are a type of retirement account owned by the individual participant, which gives it a tax-preferred status. Mr. Trout and Mr. Elkins-Barkley review the intricacies of […] The post Is My Retirement a Defined Contribution Account? – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Charleston divorce attorney Ryan Phillips talk about the different ways contempt can play a role in family law matters. Contempt can factor into your divorce in a number of ways. You might want to hold your ex-spouse in contempt for not following an order, or you might end […] The post Contempt – Prosecuting and Defending – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Andrew Ordyna-Pimentel discuss prenuptial agreements and what they can and can’t cover. There is a stereotype that prenups can be a precursor to divorce. However, these agreements are actual very useful tools that can help ensure both parties have their most important assets protected in the event […] The post What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Allentown divorce attorney Cara Phillips discuss the different types of relief motions available in child custody and divorce matters: emergency relief and special relief. Although similar, these motions have important differences and you should be aware of the purpose of each before filing. Mr. Trout and Ms. Phillips […] The post Should I File a Motion for Emergency or Special Relief? – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Ann Arbor divorce attorney Cody Corbin discuss the issue of double dipping during business valuations in divorce. This common problem in family law cases occurs when a court considers the value of a business during property division as well as the income generated from that business when […] The post Double Dipping in Business Valuations – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Virginia Beach divorce attorney Maggie McNamara discuss child and spousal support provisions and the impact they can have. Many guys end up paying child or spousal support and these provisions can impact your finances long after the final divorce agreement is signed. Listen to learn more about how these […] The post Support Provisions in Family Law – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Richmond divorce attorney Jacob Smith discuss how dads should respond if their spouse flees the state with their children in the midst of a divorce or child custody case. It is not uncommon for one spouse to move away after a breakup, and if this occurs during the […] The post Where Do I File for Divorce if My Wife Fled the State With My Kids? – Men’s Divorce Podcast appeared first on Cordell & Cordell.