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Matt Lundy, an expert in dividing retirement accounts in divorce cases, discusses the importance of properly dividing retirement assets post-divorce. He emphasizes the misconceptions, tax advantages, and complexities involved in dividing 401ks, IRAs, and pension plans. The podcast covers the intricacies of navigating retirement account division across states, managing court processes, and ensuring clear agreements to avoid complications.

If you or a loved one is dealing with a divorce situation involving children, coming up with a winning parenting plan can be challenging and painful.  In this show, David Canale and Leh Meriwether had the opportunity to talk with Marsha Schechtman, a Co-Parenting Counselor and Coordinator, about what parents can do to improve their chances to develop a winning parenting plan that works for them and their children.  She came up with some great questions parents should ask themselves along the way.  The questions help to put parents in the right frame of mind to work towards a positive resolution.  It is definitely worth checking out.

Jon Gottlieb, a seasoned real estate attorney from Atlanta with over 30 years of experience, shares vital insights into real estate law's impact on relationships. He discusses the complexities unmarried couples face in property transactions and the importance of having written agreements to prevent disputes. The conversation also covers navigating mortgage liabilities during divorce, understanding property ownership rights, and the critical need for thorough inspections when buying a home post-divorce. Gottlieb's expertise sheds light on avoiding legal pitfalls in real estate.

Dr. Howard Drutman, a clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in family law, offers a humorous yet poignant look at the pitfalls of divorce in his book, emphasizing what not to do as parents. He discusses the detrimental effects of parental conflict on children's emotional health and shares strategies to minimize harm during custody transitions. Through satire and candid advice, Dr. Drutman highlights the importance of healthy co-parenting and navigating the complexities of family law, making this a must-listen for any parent facing divorce.

In this show, Leh and Todd break down some big picture questions in a modification of child custody action.  Here are some of the questions they answer: When can you Bring a Child Custody Action? What is a "substantial change in circumstances"? What are some examples of substantial changes in circumstances? When should you not bring a modification of child custody action? This show is a must listen if you want to know the answers to these questions and more.

In this show Leh and Todd break down Modification of Child Support cases.  We talk about the times when someone should seek a modification of child support and times where someone should not, even if they have a legal basis to do so.  We explain the difference between a voluntary and involuntary loss of income and what that means.  We highlight the factors necessary to bring a Modification of Child Support.  We also give you some questions you should ask yourself before you ever file a Court action so that you make sure there are no unintended consequences to your decision to take legal action.  

In many divorces, the marital home is one of the largest assets.  So, getting the most from its sale can be very important to the parties. In this episode, Leh and Todd interview Mark Spain of Mark Spain Realty. They explore several tips for selling your home after a divorce to help you get the greatest return on your investment.  We discuss everything from staging the home for sale to when and where to spend your money to get the greatest return.  If you have a home to sell after a divorce, you definitely want to listen to this episode.

In many divorce cases, the parties engage in a process called "Discovery."  During this process, the parties exchange information and documents that are relevant to their marriage and divorce.  This process is a formal process that sometimes can become expensive and tedious.  Working with a skilled paralegal, however, can dramatically help reduce the costs of processing the discovery responses.  In this show, Todd and Leh are joined by Samaria Smith to explore how a client can work with their paralegal to help them deal with the discovery process.  We explore the role of the Paralegal in the process, how they are an integral part of your legal team.

Dr. Silvio Reyes, a seasoned expert in vocational rehabilitation, delves into the intricacies of assessing earning potential in divorce cases. He explains how vocational evaluations play a crucial role in determining whether individuals can return to work and if they are underreporting their income. The discussion covers the challenges faced by unemployed stay-at-home parents re-entering the workforce and the importance of expert evaluations in securing fair financial settlements. Dr. Reyes also highlights the methodologies used to assess skills and market conditions.

In Georgia, only one county has its own set of rules that are different than the rest of the entire state.  Charlotte Ruble joins Leh and Todd to take us through the life of a divorce or family law case as it moves its way through the Fulton County Family Law Division.