Family Law Talk

How can you afford a divorce lawyer when your spouse controls the money? If your spouse manages the bank accounts or earns most of the household income, even coming up with an initial retainer can feel out of reach.

In this episode of Family Law Talk, we discuss what a retainer covers, what to ask during an initial consultation, and when you may be able to ask a court to order your spouse to contribute toward your attorney fees while the divorce is pending. We also cover what financial records can help and where to turn if you can’t afford the upfront cost of hiring a lawyer.

This episode is based on an article titled: Need a divorce lawyer but your spouse controls the money? Here’s what you can do

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Should you rethink your social media friends list during a divorce or family law case? In this episode, we discuss how mutual connections can pass along personal information, why privacy settings have limits, and how a smaller online circle and more thoughtful posting can help protect your privacy.

This episode is based on an article titled: Should you prune your social media friends during a divorce or family law case?

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Missouri has passed a new law allowing courts to finalize divorces during pregnancy, but the change raises important legal and practical questions. In this episode, we discuss what the new law does, why it was enacted, how it could affect child custody, paternity, and support issues, and what families should understand as Missouri courts begin applying this significant change.

The episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Missouri’s new pregnancy divorce law raises difficult questions for courts

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This episode explains how pour-over wills work alongside revocable trusts as part of a coordinated estate plan, highlighting how a pour-over will acts as a safety net to capture any assets that were not transferred into the trust during a person’s lifetime. Rather than distributing those assets directly, the will directs them into the trust after death, so everything is ultimately managed and distributed under one set of instructions. The discussion also covers key benefits like consistency, simplicity, and peace of mind, while noting that assets passing through a pour-over will may still go through probate before reaching the trust, reinforcing the importance of properly funding a trust during life.

This episode is based on an article on our Family Law Headquarters blog titled: Understanding pour-over wills: How they work with revocable trusts

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When a business heavily relies on a single owner or employee, valuation experts may apply a key person discount to reflect the risk that the company’s value could decline if that individual were to leave. In this episode, we examine how this concept impacts business valuations during divorce.

This episode is based on our blog article titled: Understanding the key person discount in business valuations

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This episode looks at whether you can and should bring your lawyer to family law mediation. We discuss how mediation works, why having legal counsel present can help you understand settlement offers and protect your interests, and how a lawyer can level the playing field—especially in complex cases involving children, significant assets, or power imbalances. You’ll also hear about situations where attending without a lawyer might be appropriate and why your comfort and understanding matter in mediation.

This episode is based on an article titled "Can I bring my lawyer to family law mediation?" on our Family Law Headquarters blog. 

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This episode examines the impact of digital activity on divorce and family law cases. From accessing a spouse’s accounts to managing social media and securing personal devices, we discuss common digital missteps that can create legal trouble. Learn practical steps to protect your privacy, safeguard communications with your attorney, and avoid online actions that could negatively affect your case.

This episode is based on an article on our Family Law Headquarters blog titled: Avoiding digital pitfalls during divorce and family law cases

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On this episode of Family Law Talk, Kirk Stange explains that introductory visits are a step-by-step way to help a parent and child reconnect when there has been a long absence. These visits usually begin with brief supervised time together and gradually expand to longer, unsupervised visits and overnights. The goal is to give the child time to adjust, address any concerns in a structured setting, and eventually move toward a more typical schedule when appropriate.





This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters: An explanation of introductory visits

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On this episode of Family Law Talk, Kirk Stange explains that co-parent counseling can help separated or divorced parents improve communication and reduce conflict, often through court referral. Sessions begin individually and move to joint meetings to build cooperative parenting skills. While it can ease disputes and prevent further litigation, its success depends on both parents’ willingness to participate and work together.

This podcast is based on an article on our Family Law Headquarters blog: The scoop on co-parent counseling

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On this episode of Family Law Talk, Kirk Stange discusses that in divorce cases, it often doesn’t matter which attorney drafts the settlement paperwork as long as the terms are clear, but efficiency can be affected. One lawyer preparing everything may cost more for their client, yet speeds the process, while splitting drafting duties can cause delays that risk complications.

This episode is based on our blog on Family Law Headquarters titled: Who should draft the settlement paperwork?

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