What common mistakes do family law attorneys make when it comes to appeals?

In this episode, I’ll cover what family lawyers need to know about the process of preparing a case for appeal or a mandamus.

I’ll answer common questions such as:

• The difference between an appeal and a mandamus
• How to create a record
• The process of redacting
• Objecting and preserving the record when judges are difficult
• Appellate deadlines
• And more

How can family lawyers help women with careers navigate divorce?

Lindsey Obenhaus, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley, regularly helps women in this situation.

In this episode, she’ll cover the major considerations for these clients, including:

• The history of alimony in Texas
• Dealing with possession schedules as a working mother
• Creative solutions to deviate from the standard possession schedule
• Property division
• How divorced parents can best handle unexpected schedule changes
• And more

Most attorneys make this crucial mistake about C.J.C…

They believe it’s a standing case—but it’s not.

In this episode, we’ll cover why attorneys have that misconception and explore the ins and outs of standing in family law cases.

Here to join me is Jimmy Evans of Evans Family Law Group. Jimmy has been practicing law in Texas since 1995, has been board certified in family law since 2010, and has handled 14 jury trials in family law.

Jimmy and I will share our knowledge on this subject and help attorneys gain clarity on how standing applies in family law cases.

What are the 7 essential systems a law firm needs?

My guest Davina Frederick is the founder and CEO of Wealthy Woman Lawyer, a company that helps women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and through 1 million dollars in gross annual revenue without burning themselves out in the process.

In this episode, she’ll share the internal and external systems that can help you grow your law firm and get more of your ideal clients.

Davina will also cover:

• The benefits of a coach
• How to leverage your resources
• A hiring system to attract ideal employees
• The KPIs firm owners should monitor
• And more

What is a divorce lending professional and how can they help your clients?

John Snell specializes in helping divorcing homeowners make better informed decisions regarding their property, mortgage, and home equity options.

In this episode, he’ll share the challenges and opportunities of helping divorcing parties and even stay-at-home parents navigate lending options.

John will cover:

• How child support affects loan eligibility
• What asset-based income can do for your clients
• Credit considerations for stay-at-home parents
• Out-of-the-box ideas for those who don’t qualify for a traditional loan
• And more

How can family lawyers use technology to create work-life balance and provide a seamless client experience?

Regina Edwards, owner and managing attorney of Edwards Family Law in Gwinnett County, Georgia, created the Facebook group Lawyer on the Beach to help other attorneys do just that.

Now, she’s here to share her favorite tech tools and processes with you.

She’ll cover:

• Designing an intake process around your ideal client
• Running a firm remotely
• Why she uses flat fees
• Automating the process of declining clients
• Using tech for trial preparation
• And more

The PowerPoint and other documents referenced during this episode can all be found by joining the Lawyer on the Beach Facebook group and by accessing the link in the “About” section of the group.

What do family lawyers need to know about receivership?

My guest Travis Cross is the owner of the Lawyer’s Receivership Group, a receivership company based out of North Texas.

In this episode, he’ll answer common questions such as:

• What is receivership?
• What are the 5 qualifications to be a receiver?
• Why should a receiver be both an attorney and a realtor?
• When should family lawyers get a receiver involved in their case?
• How does a receiver determine fair market value?
• And more

Real estate is most people’s #1 asset…

It can be a crucial component to divorce cases, but many family lawyers lack experience in this area.

James Victor Esh is here to fix that. As a former title lawyer and practicing family lawyer, he understands how the nuances of real estate impact family law.

In this episode, he’ll share the most important facts family lawyers need to know about real estate, including:

• How to write legal descriptions for properties
• The real meaning of pro forma
• Conveyance documents vs deeds of trust
• How to prove separate property real estate
• And more

What goes on behind the scenes at the Office of the Attorney General?

Jonathan Fox spent years working in the Office of the Attorney General and was named 2016 Assistant Attorney General of the Year. He is here to share his expertise on issues related to the Office of the Attorney General.

He’ll break down common questions from family lawyers, including:

• What happens at the OAG when someone files a child support request?
• The difference between full service and registry only
• Time expectations for when the OAG will contact your client
• Modifications after a change in income
• Tips for a private attorney trying to navigate IV-D court
• And more

When is competency relevant in a family law context?

A competency issue can come into play in an enforcement proceeding—but understanding when and how to address it is critical.

In this episode, Judge Scott Becker joins me to share his expertise on competency.

He’ll cover:

• What qualifies as competent or incompetent
• When to use competency
• What to do when you have competency concerns about a client
• How to balance ethical concerns about competency
• How to contest a claim of incompetency
• And more