Melinda Eitzen and dual Criminal defense/family lawyer Adam Seidel from the Adam Seidel Law Firm discuss various matters where criminal law and family law overlap. Subtopics include protective orders in both family court and criminal court, the most common crimes committed within family law cases (family violence/harassment/trespassing etc.), and potential criminal elements involved with violating court ordered custody agreements, and child support orders. Adam and Melinda cover many commonly asked questions and several useful tips that you won't want to miss!

Adam Seidel - [email protected]
Criminal Defense & Family Lawyer
Adam Seidel Law Firm

Melinda Eitzen - [email protected]

Education Law 101 with George Shake

Melinda Eitzen & Duffee + Eitzen Partner George Shake discuss the basics of education law and the role of an education lawyer in an array of situations. Covered issues include ARD meetings, bullying, extracurricular activities, freedom of speech, and much more.
Questions? Comments? Feel free to email me directly!

George Shake - [email protected]
Education & Family Law Attorney
Duffee + Eitzen Partner

Melinda Eitzen - [email protected]

Duffee + Eitzen Partners Melinda Eitzen and Marilea W. Lewis discuss Jury Trials. Marilea offers her unique perspective having experience as both a family law attorney and a former family law Judge. Some of the topics covered include how common jury trials are, what the jury and judge are allowed to decide, the process of a jury trial, parenting plans, and much more.
Marilea W. Lewis can be reached at [email protected] or at the Duffee + Eitzen Dallas office - 214. 416. 9010.

Melinda Eitzen and Carie P. Silvestri (Silvestri Family Law) discuss a range of current practices and trends in mediation including the role of the mediator, updates in the mediation process, mediated settlement agreements and they reflect on their own experiences as mediators.

Melinda Eitzen and Divorce attorney Brandon Joseph (McClure Law Group) discuss adultery, sex addiction, COVID’s effect on mental health, substance abuse, personal responsibility and how these issues impact the divorce process.

Melinda Eitzen and Vanessa Sheppard discuss methods to resolve custody disputes, resources, myths, and advice for parents on the Melinda Eitzen show.

While planning a wedding is fun, planning for the success of your marriage is WISE.
Money is what couples fight about more than anything. It is what breaks up relationships and marriages. Taking the time to get on the same page financially establishes a healthy foundation for the start of the marriage. The four letter word might just be…LOVE.
Lisa Duffee and Melinda Eitzen discuss reasons for prenups and different types of prenups on the Melinda Eitzen show.

In divorce litigation, the judge decides the financial fate of both parties. In collaborative cases- both parties have the ability to craft ANY financial outcome that they are both comfortable with. Learn how this works on Melinda Eitzen’s podcast with Scott Clarke.

Melinda Eitzen and mental health professional Dr. Honey Sheff discuss compelling reasons to #divorcedifferently, using the collaborative method- on The Melinda Eitzen Show.