Cordell & Cordell Men's Divorce Podcast

In the latest episode of the Men’s Divorce Podcast 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. Our attorneys review the intricacies of these accounts, their tax implications, what plans are considered defined contribution plans, how these accounts are divided in divorce, and more.

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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 up having to defend yourself against allegations of contempt.

Mr. Trout and Mr. Phillips lay out what it means to be in contempt of court, the potential consequences, and what you can do to defend yourself from allegations of contempt.

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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 of divorce. In fact, many of the most painful and costly aspects of divorce could be avoided with a strong prenuptial agreement.

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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 define each motion and go over scenarios where each motion is appropriate.

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Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout discusses 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 determining spousal support or child support. This can lead to one party having to pay more than their fair share in support.

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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 provisions are implemented and what you should know about them as you transition to your post-divorce life.

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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 divorce process and involves children, then figuring out the correct jurisdiction for the case gets tricky.

Mr. Trout and Mr. Smith discuss how the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) determines jurisdiction in cases like this and what you should be doing to make sure your case is handled correctly.

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Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Mount Laurel divorce attorney Anthony Paolini explain how in many states parents are required to financially contribute to their children’s college education as part of their divorce agreement.

With the costs of tuition soaring over the past couple decades, many parents fail to properly plan for this major expense, which is often compounded by the cost of getting divorced in the first place. Mr. Trout and Mr. Paolini explain how college expenses often factors in to divorce cases in their states and provide strategies to help ensure you aren’t broadsided by the cost.

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Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Bridget Landry run through what divorcing dads should know about child custody experts and the role they can play in the course of a child custody evaluation.

During a child custody evaluation, experts such as psychologists or other mental health professionals are often called upon to help determine what is in the best interest of the child and make a recommendation to the court regarding child custody issues.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about how to effectively work with a child custody evaluator.

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Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Tomekia Lee-Chaney define joint custody and explain how its meaning is commonly misunderstood.

Some assume that joint custody is the same as shared 50/50 custody, but while joint custody entails some level of shared parental responsibility, it is not always an equal arrangement.

Mr. Trout and Ms. Lee-Chaney explain the differences between the various types of custody arrangements and go through the most important things to keep in mind regarding joint custody.

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