In this episode, Marcy welcomes Ryan O’Neil to share with us his expertise about domestic relations law from his perspective as a Friend of the Court Referee in Michigan. Marcy interviews Ryan about his role in helping the court system manage and facilitate family law cases involving children and child support. They touch on subjects including how his daily work routine has been altered since COVID and the changes the court system has made to adapt to the stay-at-home mandate. They delve into detail about how important technology has been in the post-COVID environment and the role it may continue to play in the future; discussing the positive and negative effects on all social classes. Ryan is an expert in the area of domestic relations law, a member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law, and the Oakland Bar Association. He previously served as the family court committee chair and is also a member of the Oakland County Bar Foundation and the Referees Association of Michigan. Tune in to hear about Mr. O’Neil’s journey in helping numerous families and children navigate the world of family law in the year 2020.