Leh and Todd talk to Shatorree Bates, one of the lawyers at Meriwether and Tharp.  Prior to coming to M&T, she worked for a Judge for two years as a staff attorney. She shares her insights from working behind the bench with Judge Lane.  Listen in for 7 great tips for those that may be going through a divorce without a lawyer.

In this Show, Todd and Leh interview Michael Schlifka, an attorney at Meriwether & Tharp with over 37 years of experience.  He breaks down 10 ways that you can almost guarantee that you will loose your custody battle and screw up your kids in the progress.  Using satire, Michael breaks down things you should not due during your contested custody case, especially if you truly care about your children.

In this show, Todd and Leh answer some of the most common questions they get asked during the week by clients.  Here are some of the questions we answer:

Can I force my spouse to leave the marital residence? 

Can a parent simply get up and leave with the kids if no one has filed for divorce?

What is the impact of a parent leaving with the kids and the other parent not getting to see the kids?

Can someone be ordered to pay College Expenses?

Should you agree to something a Court can’t order?

What are the dangers of agreeing to pay non-modifiable Alimony?

Can you remove someone from your insurance during the pendency of a divorce?

How much will my divorce cost?

Is there such a thing as Legal Separation in Georgia?

Is there another action to get support without filing for divorce?

Can a parent terminate his or her rights to a child or children and not pay child support?

In this show Todd and Leh break down what does it really mean when you receive a Final Divorce Decree.  Does it really mean that you are finished dealing with your Divorce?  If I don't like something in my Final Divorce Decree or Settlement, can I change it?  We explore questions like this and more.  

In this show, we share 10 tips that can help inoculate your marriage from a divorce. The tips have come from a multitude of places, including

1. Watching for years what people should NOT do in their marriage.
2. Walking couples through our Thrive program at Church.
3. Various marriage books and seminars I have attended, and
4. A surprising number come from people that have heard our advertising and called in to share their marriage tips.

 Listen in to hear learn more about:

1. Using Love Notes
2. Studying Your Spouse
3. Learning to Forgive
4. Prioritize Fun Time
5. Establishing Goals for Your Family and Marriage
6. Do you Know What They Heard
7. Letting It Go
8. Avoid Absolutes
9. Do not Run From Conflict
10. Love is a Choice

In this show, Deborah Koslin joins us to talk about how to enforce a court order.  You received a Court Order from your divorce or family law matter but the other party is not following it.  Maybe it involves alimony, child support, child custody, or just following the division of assets laid out in your settlement agreement.  What do you do? Deborah talks about options to take before turning to a lawyer or the Court for help.   She then breaks down how to use a Contempt of Court action and what possible remedies a Court can grant.  

When you experience a spouse's bad behavior in a marriage, it really hurts.  In this show, we dive into the impact certain bad behaviors have on Alimony, Division of Assets, Child Custody.  We explore certain behaviors such as Adultery, Drug and Alcohol abuse, and Physical and Emotional Abuse.

In this episode, we talk about whether someone can save their marriage if they are on the edge of a divorce.  We discuss steps you can take even while the divorce is pending.  We also lay out the benefits of fighting for your marriage even if it seems hopeless.  When things don't work out, we give some suggestions on how to get the process started. 

In this show, we explore many most frequently asked questions we get on Georgia Divorce law, including, Adultery (and its impact on child support, child custody, alimony, and asset division); Can I get out of a Settlement Agreement I signed?; If I earned it, isn't the money mine?; Are audio recordings legal?; Should I keep facts from my lawyer?; Can I force my spouse to settle?; How quickly can I get in front of a Judge?; How long does the divorce take?; and more.

A Divorce or similar family law matter creates a great deal of anxiety and emotion.  If left unchecked, this emotion can result in an enormous attorney fee bill when someone over-communicates with their lawyer. Most lawyers want to communicate with their clients in the most cost effective, efficient way.  In this show, Melissa Bowen breaks down 7 ways a client can communicate with their lawyer that are both effective and cost efficient.  We also break down what to do with your current lawyer that you are having trouble communicating with.  Melissa lays out the steps to re-establish good communication with your current lawyer.