Leh recently had the pleasure of being invited onto a show called the Single Mom Life, which is produced by the Single Mom Network.  He learned some interesting statistics about single family households.  In the United States alone, there are 11,667,000 Single Parent Families.  81.4% are headed by single mothers.  Of those, 35.6% were poor, 27.5% were jobless for an entire year, and 31.6% were food insecure.   These are pretty scary statistics for one of the wealthiest countries in the world.  TJ Ware, a single mom herself, saw a need to help these families.  This inspired her to start the Single Mom Network.  Tune in to hear Leh and Todd interview TJ to learn about what she is doing to help single moms (and single parents).  She is working on programs for all single moms to succeed in life, regardless of where they are on the economic ladder.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how, you can read about it here.

This week, Leh and Todd take on various family law questions.  In answering each one, they use the questions as examples of how family law applies to real life situations.  They answered questions like when a father's rights can be terminated, when can someone file for child abandonment, can someone seek legal relief if their estranged wife's boyfriend enters the house without permission, do new children create a grounds to modify child support, and many more. If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how, you can read about it here.

About once a quarter, we take a couple of shows and answer a variety of questions.  This show Leh and Todd focus on divorce questions.  Next week it will be on broader family law questions.  They answer questions like: I was married to the mother of our child, but can't get visitation.  What do I do? Can I leave the state with my children and file for divorce? How do I ensure that my ex-husband execute the refinance or sale of the previous marital home per the divorce decree? How do I file for divorce from my abusive husband as cheaply as possible? I have a lot of pre-marital stock.  I am concerned that it might have been co-mingled in a brokerage account.  Is it now marital? And many more. . . If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how, you can read about it here.  

Several times a year, we encounter a case involving tax issues that complicate the division of marital assets and debts.  In these situations, we sometimes bring in someone who specializes in tax litigation.  In today's show, Leh and Todd interview Jason Wiggam of Wiggam & Geer, LLC to talk about how he helps those that have found themselves in trouble with the IRS.  Jason explains how ignoring a problem with the IRS only makes it worse, and when you hire an experienced Tax Attorney, you will find that the process is not as scary as you might think.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how, you can read about it here.

Sometimes divorce can be driven by problems with finances in the marriage.  When a struggling couple suddenly increases their living expenses with two households, a bankruptcy action can be soon to follow.  In this show, Leh and Todd interview two bankruptcy lawyers, Michael Rethinger and Will Geer, about bankruptcy law and how it can impact you both during and after a divorce.  They answer questions like "I am in the middle of my divorce and my spouse filed for bankruptcy, what do I do?" and "What happens if my ex-spouse files for bankruptcy after the divorce is granted?   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how, you can read about it here.

In this week’s show, Leh and Todd discuss some traditional as well as some creative ways to equitably divide a business in a divorce.  They touch on the more traditional methods of valuing businesses for cash buyouts, along with some of the cons associated with that method.  Then they highlight some not so traditional ways of handling a business inside of a divorce action that they have found work when the circumstances are right. If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.    If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how? You can read about it here.

In this show, Leh and Todd explore a relatively new form of counseling that is a great step to consider taking before filing for divorce.  There are many situations where one spouse has completely checked out of the marriage while the other is committed to saving the marriage.  When the committed spouse convinces the 'checked out' spouse to attend marriage counseling, it is often only because the checked out spouse wants to simply check the 'counseling box.'  Discernment Counseling is something different.  In many cases, it is a better alternative to marriage counseling or immediately filing for divorce.  Matt Driggers visits the studio to explain Discernment Counseling and how it can be a great option if one spouse is considering divorce.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how? You can read about it here.

Discover the transformative power of a Case Management Plan in divorce proceedings. The hosts unravel how thorough preparation and communication can alleviate anxiety and enhance cooperation between clients and attorneys. Learn the significance of clear timelines and cost estimates that can drastically improve case efficiency. With practical anecdotes and actionable strategies, get ready to navigate the complexities of divorce like a pro. Empower yourself with the tools and insights to streamline your journey toward resolution!

When you are helping those who are going through a divorce, you quickly notice that every case is unique.  Even within the uniqueness, however, you do find types of cases that have similarities.  One of those groups presents its own set of challenges.  We are talking about the high asset divorces.  From support to equitable division, these kind of divorces require an extra level of examination.  Tune in to hear Leh and Todd discuss the challenges and how they deal with them. If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how, you can read about it here.

Robin Love joins Leh and Todd to talk about her recent training to become a certified, registered mediator in the state of Georgia.  She shared what she learned during the process and how she is now better equipped to help people work to resolve their case.  Robin goes on to explain the benefits of mediation, and why it is helpful in your case even if the mediation does not result in a settlement.  She also shares what you can do to make the most out of your mediation and hopefully settle your case.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how, you can read about it here.