Episodes

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and and Edina divorce attorney explain what options exist to appeal family law judgements. Whenever a decision is handed down in a divorce matter that someone does not agree with, they are left wondering what options they have to potentially overturn the decision. They explain what is meant by an appeal in family law, how the process works, the complications that can arise when appealing a judgment, whether it is a worthwhile endeavo...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Tulsa divorce attorney Colby Pearce discuss common law marriage, including its history, whether it applies in your family law case, how it works, and more. Click the link above to listen to the full podcast episode. Also make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or whichever podcast app you prefer. The post What is Common Law Marriage? – Men’s Divorce Podcast first appeared on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Amherst divorce attorney Shannon Howley discuss what you need to know about child support modifications. The majority of divorced fathers end up with monthly child support payments and there are many reasons why you might eventually need to file for a child support modification. Mr. Trout and Ms. Howley chat about how that process works, what might constitute a child support modification, and more. Click the link above to listen...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout breaks down juvenile dependency hearings. A juvenile dependency hearing is generally held to determine whether a child’s parent or guardian is abusive or neglectful. In these cases, the juvenile court might temporarily or permanently remove the child from the parent or guardian’s home for their protection. Mr. Trout explains how these hearings are conducted, the consequences of the hearing, what you can do to prepare for one, and mor...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Clearfield divorce attorney Melissa DeClue discuss the various ways age can impact divorce. The majority of divorced fathers end up with monthly child support payments and there are many reasons why you might eventually need to file for a child support modification. Mr. Trout and Ms. Howley chat about how that process works, what might constitute a child support modification, and more. Click the link above to listen to the full ...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Jacksonville divorce attorney Chauntel Miller review paternity and child support actions. Mr. Trout and Ms. Miller explain the define what these actions do, the role they play in divorce and family law matters, and the most important things you should know them. Click the link above to listen to the full podcast episode. Also make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or whichever podcast app you prefer. The post Paternity...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Fayetteville divorce attorney Nicholas Granade discuss strategies divorcing men can utilize to minimize their exposure to alimony. The process for determining alimony can vary widely from state to state and because so many of the factors are subjective many men end up paying more than they can afford. Mr. Trout and Mr. Granade explain how a court calculates alimony payments and what guys can do to make sure their payments aren’t ...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Bedford divorce attorney Chantal Crawley discuss the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The ICWA is a federal statute that was enacted in the 1970s to help protect children who are either members of a Native American tribe or enrolled in a Native American tribe in the United States. The statute is designed to protect kids especially in a scenario when one or both of their parents cannot take care of them. Click the link above to l...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Philadelphia divorce attorney Maura Boogay talk about the different shared parenting apps that can be used when dealing with child custody matters. In recent years, a number of apps have emerged to help divorced parents more effectively co-parent. These apps typically allow parents to share calendars, documents, events, and more within the app to streamline the communication process. Mr. Trout and Ms. Boogay discuss how these app...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Cranberry Township divorce attorney Ashley Folio Morgan discuss the various ways social media usage can factor into a divorce or family law case. More and more, how a person interacts on social media apps and websites is being considered in family law. It can impact whether or not a parent is deemed fit to raise a child, it can be used to help determine the need for spousal support, and it can come into play in many other ways as...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Springfield divorce attorney Marilynn Dye discuss the different parenting classes that are often required when a couple with children goes through divorce. Many states require parent education courses for parents going through a divorce as a way to help them learn how to navigate the process while keeping the best interest of the children in mind. Mr. Trout and Ms. Dye explain the content covered in these classes, the requirement...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Baltimore divorce attorney Matthew Rudo discuss how child custody is determined during separation periods prior to court orders being issued. While child custody will eventually be determined by the court, many parents are confused about their custodial rights during the interim separation period as they wait for those orders. Mr. Trout and Mr. Rudo discuss the specific statutes that dictate how custody should be handled and what...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Pittsburgh divorce attorney Kimberly Nason give tips for divorced dads who are forced to deal with an uncooperative ex when co-parenting. Even after divorce, it is usually necessary to maintain some sort of a relationship with your ex-spouse if the two of you have children as you work to co-parent. Unfortunately, that can be extremely challenging if your ex is difficult to deal with. Mr. Trout and Ms. Nason provide strategies fo...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Chattanooga divorce attorney Kellan Potts discuss how to deal with inconvenient facts in your divorce case. Many guys going through a divorce or child custody case will lie or try to hide facts about themselves that reflect poorly and could damage their case. However, that can backfire and cause even more harm. Mr. Trout and Mr. Potts talk about the best way to go about disclosing those facts, particularly to your divorce attorn...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Jacksonville divorce attorney Christina Wilford discuss the topic of standing family law orders. Ms. Wilford outlines what purpose standing orders serve in family law and explains why they are important. They then discuss how they can be a pitfall for many guys going through the divorce process. Click the link above to listen to the full podcast episode. Also make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or whichever podcast a...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Cranberry Township divorce attorney Ashley Folio Morgan discuss issues concerning support and alimony and how earning capacity is determined and might affect how much those payments are. Although an individual might not show much income on paper, a court can determine that their earning capacity is much higher and calculate support and alimony payments based on that amount. Learn more about earning capacity and how it is determin...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Dallas divorce attorney Lauren Gilbert talk about courses of actions fathers have to enforce visitation during the divorce process. Nothing makes a dad feel more helpless than being denied access to his children. Unfortunately, this happens far too often in family law proceedings. Fortunately, fathers do have legal options to ensure that parenting time is enforced. Click the link above to listen to the full podcast episode. Also...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Richmond divorce attorney Jacob Smith discuss the strategy of recording conversations in order to use them as evidence in a family law case. Many guys are tempted to try to catch their ex in the act by recording a conversation that does not reflect well on the opposing party. However, there are often legal ramifications to this and you should be aware of the federal and local rules of evidence. Click the link above to listen to ...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Hartford divorce attorney Alix Ritter talk about the different roles that Guardian ad Litems and Attorney ad Litems can play in divorce and child custody proceedings. While both play roles in looking out for the best interest of the children in a divorce case, GALs serve as in an investigator/evaluator role while AALs are appointed as legal counsel for the children’s best interest. Listen to learn more about the differences betwe...

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and St. Louis divorce attorney Dan Cuneo go through what you should know before you meet with a divorce attorney for the first time. Your initial consultation could set the stage for how the rest of your case progresses. Listen as Mr. Trout and Mr. Cuneo explain what prep work you need to know beforehand, what questions you should ask during the meeting, what information you need to bring with you, and more. Click the link above to ...

We continue their discussion about defined benefit retirement plans and how they are split during the divorce process. Our attorneys run through the basics or defined benefit plans and explain how they are defined and how they are often split during the process of asset division. Listen to part one of their conversation for more information about defined benefit plans. The post Is My Retirement a Defined Benefit Plan? – Part II – Men’s Divorce Podcast first appeared on Cordell & Cordell.

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout discusses the property division process in divorce and what guys can do to make sure their assets are protected. One of the most common concerns guys have when going through divorce is that they could lose many of the assets and property they have worked hard for. Mr. Trout and a Cordell & Cordell attorney explain the factors that determine how assets are divided and what men can do to help ensure they get a fair deal in the process....

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Boston divorce attorney Andrew Ordyna-Pimentel review some of the most essential child support basics such as why child support is assigned, what the payments can be used for, whether the amount can be modified, and more. Many guys grow frustrated with monthly child support payments when they feel their ex is using the money on items that have nothing to do with raising the child. Child support is intended to cover the living exp...

In the latest episode of the Men’s Divorce Podcast provide an overview of defined contribution accounts and how they are divided in divorce. Defined contribution plans are a type of retirement account owned by the individual participant, which gives it a tax-preferred status. Our attorneys review the intricacies of these accounts, their tax implications, what plans are considered defined contribution plans, how these accounts are divided in divorce, and more. Click the link above to listen to ...