With the rapid advancements in technology and the nature of today's zero tolerance policies, our teenagers face legal challenges that we never knew could exist 20 years ago.  What our kids may consider as funny or just horsing around could land them in jail facing felony charges for any number of innocent "jokes."  Knowing that the stress on children gets even worst during a divorce, we brought on attorney Paul Ghanouni from the Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm to discuss the current legal environment and give parents advice on how to make sure their children do not make a mistake that could impact the rest of their life.  

Every so many episodes, Todd and Leh like to take people's specific questions and answer them on air.  This week, they tackled questions involving getting out of settlement agreements; grandparent rights; annulments; how long can child support orders be enforced; and more.  If you have questions, you can email us at radio@mtlawoffice.com

Some of us watched Magnum PI growing up as kids.  While the show was fun to watch, it did not necessarily give you an accurate depiction what a real private investigator’s job was like.  In this episode, Leh and Todd interview private investigator Jason Lanyon from Absolute Investigations.  Jason breaks down many of the common misconceptions about private investigators.  He discusses what they can and cannot do; shares a few war stories with us; and leaves us with advice on how to choose a good private investigator.

In this show, Todd and Leh interview attorney Eric Broel from the Georgia Probate Law Group.   Erik’s firm handles probate litigation, which involves litigation over wills and dividing up the estate of someone who has died recently.  They have seen first-hand what happens when someone does not properly set up their will.  He breaks down many common misconceptions about wills and what happens to someone’s estate when they die.  If you have family that depend on you or loved ones that you do not want to burden at your death, then you will want to listen to this show. 

Co-Parenting expert Diane Dierks recently attended a conference put on by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an organization that brings together all professionals connected to the family court processes.  Leh and Todd talk with Diane about the results of some longitudinal studies surrounding co-parenting.  She discuss what co-parenting techniques are considered "healthy" in which situations, and how they lead to better outcomes for the children.  If you are divorced with children and looking to improve your child's future (and maybe your sanity), you will want to listen to  this episode.

When some reach the end of a long divorce road, they feel liberated.  The Court process is no longer in their life and they are now "free" to do things that they felt they could not do during their marriage.  This new found 'freedom' tends to get people into trouble, however.  In this episode, Leh and Todd talk about certain things you should NOT do after a divorce.  Certain behaviors or decisions will cause serious financial hardship. Other poor post-divorce decisions run the risk of creating a tumultuous co-parenting relationship for years to come.  

Many people quickly become overwhelmed when they go through a divorce. And, for those who never controlled the marital finances, they can really struggle getting a grasp on understanding their future financial situation, including what to do with their retirement accounts and how to handle their cash.  For others, their work schedules keep them from really paying attention to the details of their current budget at home.  In this episode, Leh and Todd interview Beau Varnadoe, Jr., a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and discuss how a CDFA works with you and your attorney to get you through such a difficult time.

There are certain behaviors that can turn a 3 month, $3,500 divorce into a 3 year, $150,000 divorce.  As we often like to do, we use humor and satire explore a list of behaviors that you should avoid in your divorce.  Unless, of course, you really do want to help fund your lawyer's children's college education.

Learn crucial post-divorce tasks like organizing documents and managing finances. Understand the importance of legal procedures, expert advice, and co-parenting strategies. Avoid mistakes and ensure a smoother transition after divorce.

In this show, Leh and Todd tackle issues surrounding pets and other personal property issues.  We look at how Courts around the country are handling disputes around pets in the context of a divorce.  We share stories of how some Judges really do not like dealing with pets while others have tried to create a pet "custody arrangement."  We also talk about ways in which parties can resolve their personal property issues on their own without spending thousands of dollars on attorney's fees.