Deep Dockets

PROPOSED CHANGES TO FEDERAL FIREARM LAW - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez discuss the new gun bill, House Resolution 127 (H.R. 127), presented by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and the significant changes it would make to firearm and ammunition ownership and commerce should it be passed, including a new licensing requirement to own, buy or sell firearms or ammunition, the requirement of psychological evaluations to obtain a license, new firearm insurance requirement, the creation of a new federal registration database, the requirement to provide information as to where and how the firearms are stored, new training requirements, new disqualifications from purchases or ownership, the implications for inherited or "military-style" firearms, and a general discussion of the 2nd amendment.

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MILLENNIALS & PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez discuss the sensitive but important topic of prenuptial agreements, with particular emphasis on how they impact the millennial generation and the concerns they bring to the table.  Topics include the partitioning of property, when and how to have a conversation about an agreement and its formal execution, who should consider setting up a prenuptial agreement and the potential benefits, as well as the various matters one might consider when setting up an agreement, including: social media conduct, the handling of frozen embryos, partitioning student debt, and complete financial separation from the inception of the marriage.

If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].

SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN & DIVORCE - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez welcome special guest, Stephanie Quade, M.Ed, owner of Bliss Coaching & Healing and parent of a special needs child to discuss matters parents of a special needs children should consider both during and after divorce, including educational, medical, and psychiatric needs, as well as other financial obligations that may at times greatly exceed that of typical children, types of conservatorship, the importance of coordination and consistency between parents, the potential impact that divorce may make on the siblings of special needs children, preparation for care of special needs children who require full-time care once they become adults, and a discussion of the best time to have a mediator or court determine shared responsibility of an a current or future adult child who needs lifelong care.

If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].

IS MEDIATION RIGHT FOR YOU? - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez discuss mediation in the divorce process, including when it's appropriate or required, the many potential benefits of mediation over a court hearing, the importance of selecting the right mediator, and the importance of when to schedule mediation during the divorce process, as well as an announcement regarding changes to discovery rules and some exciting news about our firm!

If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].

TENSION AND POLARIZATION IN FAMILY LAW - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez discuss the unprecedented year we've experienced and how it's impacted family law and family dynamics as they pertain to divorce and custody. In a time when patience and trust are at a premium, where inflexibility and an unwillingness to compromise have pushed many people to polar opposite positions, Bryan and Sam encourage their audience to extend understanding and an appreciation for both parents in a divorce or separation to honor each other's values and respect one another's approaches to raising their children.

If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].

ELECTION EDITION 2020 - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez discuss the upcoming election, exploring a variety of topics, including: the experience of early voting and accommodations being made, including curb-side voting, to make voting accessible to everyone, the importance of state and local ballot measures up for vote, the importance of really getting to know who or what you are voting for, advice for introducing politics to your children, as well as guidance for handling joint custody situations where each parent holds varying political beliefs and values, and the critical importance of exercising our right to vote.

If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].

COURTROOM WAR STORIES - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez lay out a top ten list of memorable, sometime humous, but always ill-advised cautionary tales for clients to consider when dealing with the oftentimes emotionally fraught terrain of legal matters, including advice about attempts to avoid process service, the importance of how clients present to a judge (and jury if applicable), what happens is a client or a client's friends and family can't keep their composure in a court room, the oft-quoted but equally often forgotten reality that the internet is forever, and other advice to help keep clients from potentially sabotaging their case. If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].

CAREER PLANNING AFTER A DIVORCE - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez invite special guest and executive and leadership recruiting expert, Shasta Kahoalii to discuss career planning strategies for people going through or who have recently gone through a divorce or separation and are looking to reenter the workforce after a gap in employment.  They discuss the importance of leveraging personal and professional networks, resume and cover letter preparation, addressing employment gaps, polishing your online presentation, properly assessing your qualifications, strategies for connecting with prospective employers and recruiters, and the importance of being open with potential employers in terms of vulnerability and expressing your needs.  If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].

HOW TO GO FULL TIME WITH YOUR SIDE HUSTLE - In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez discuss both the opportunities and challenges of starting up a new business. Pulling from their knowledge of business law and requirements, as well as hard-fought experience gained from starting their own law practice, they provide insight into the importance of determining your business structure, understanding tax implications based on entity type, creating a solid back office infrastructure, building credibility online via your website, SEO, and social media presence, and the importance of effective marketing. If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].

In today's episode, hosts Bryan Abercrombie and Samuel Sanchez explore custody arrangements, the start of the school year, and complicated terrain this presents in the age of COVID.  They discuss the difficult decisions parents must make when their respective school districts present competing options for their children, i.e., online vs. on campus learning, the unprecedented terrain facing the courts when determining what is the best option for the child, what you as a parent should do if you're concerned that the learning environment at your ex's residence is unacceptable, the importance of keeping your children's welfare front and center during the decision making process, and the impact that your actions today regarding this issue can make on future interactions with the other parent and the courts.  They take some time to discuss the need to ensure that your estate, will, and powers of attorney are up to date during this time of uncertainty, so that your loved ones and people you trust will be the proper beneficiaries and decision makers if the unthinkable happens.  In celebrity news, they take a moment to delve into Dr. Dre's divorce and the binding power of prenuptial agreements. 

If you have any questions regarding today's content or have requests for topical discussions that matter in your life, please feel free to contact Bryan Abercrombie or Samuel Sanchez at the following: Bryan [email protected]; Sam [email protected].