Episodes

In the latest episode in Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Lead Litigator Coleen Kinsler break down the particulars of formal and informal discovery, the benefits of each, and strategies for men to utilize as they move forward with the discovery process now so they are ready when courts reopen. Cordell & Cordell continues to produce weekly webinars and virtual town halls and daily podcasts answering your questions and addressi...

In the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Manager Maura Boogay cover a range of topics, including the strategy of serving unfiled pleadings, the pandemic’s impact on employment benefits, the timeline for getting a divorce, and how to cope with childcare costs. Cordell & Cordell continues to produce weekly webinars and daily podcasts answering your questions and addressing your concerns about how the...

On the latest episode of the Men’s Divorce Podcast, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and litigation manager Kristine Rea answer questions regarding the stimulus checks that were issued due to the pandemic. They also discuss whether it is a good move for guys to withdraw from retirement accounts during this time if they are struggling to keep their head above water financially. Cordell & Cordell continues to produce weekly webinars and daily podcasts answering your questions an...

In the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s ongoing podcast series on COVID-19 and Divorce, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Lead Litigator William Phelan provide an update on court closures across the country and how the courts are adjusting procedures during the pandemic. The Coronavirus has created a swirl of uncertainty across the country that is magnified if you are a guy going through divorce. Cordell & Cordell continues to produce weekly webinars and daily podcasts answering your qu...

In the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Lead Litigator Jonathan Winn explore how men can utilize alternative dispute resolutions during this difficult time. With many family courts shut down due to the pandemic, Mr. Trout and Mr. Winn discuss whether it is worth it for guys to pursue alternative dispute resolutions such as arbitration during their divorce case. Click the link above to listen to the full epi...

In the latest episode in Cordell & Cordell’s ongoing podcast series on COVID-19 and divorce, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and divorce attorney Giana Messore answer submitted questions about how the pandemic is affecting family law issues. Mr. Trout and Ms. Messore provide practical tips for family law that listeners can utilize as they transition through their case during this uncertain time. Click the link above to listen to the full episode. Also make sure to subscribe ...

Today’s episode of Cordell & Cordell’s daily podcast series on divorce in COVID-19 explores the subject of emergency motions and post-judgement relief. Cordell & Cordell Managing/Executive Partner and CEO Scott Trout chats with divorce attorney Zachary Underwood about how these family law issues are being handled differently during the Coronavirus pandemic. Click the link above to listen to the full episode. Also make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or whichever podcast app you pref...

The most recent episode of Cordell & Cordell’s daily podcast series on COVID-19 and divorce explores the status of divorce courts across the United States and how the court system is grappling with the pandemic. CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and divorce attorney Rosario Santoyo answer questions that guys have about proceeding with divorce as many family courts have shut down due to quarantine and stay-at-home orders. Click the link above to listen to the full episode. Also make sure to subs...

The latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series on divorce during COVID-19 features a conversation between CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and divorce attorney Ashley Duffy about how to proceed with divorce when family courts are closed due to stay-at-home orders. Although many courts across the United States are closed, that does not necessarily mean that your divorce case is going to completely stall. Mr. Trout and Ms. Duffy walk through how to navigate divorce and mediation hearing...

In the latest edition of Cordell & Cordell’s continuing podcast series on divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Richard Julius tackled topics concerning visitation, custody, and what to do about upcoming summer parenting time in the pandemic. Sorting through visitation and parenting time schedules can be a little trickier for divorced fathers during the summer months when school is no longer in session. That figures to be even more complicated with the...

In the newest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series on divorce during COVID-19, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout discusses the steps guys can take during this time to help empower themselves. Understandably, many men struggle with feeling of hopelessness during divorce, and that is even worse during a time when much of the world is shut down due to the pandemic. Mr. Trout talks with a Cordell & Cordell divorce attorney about what guys can do to improve their own mental and physical heal...

The latest episode in Cordell & Cordell’s ongoing podcast series about divorce during the COVID-19 pandemic covers the issue of stimulus checks and how their disbursement could differ if you are a divorced man. Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Manager Kevin Mammola answer some frequently asked questions about the stimulus checks and also review some more general financial issues relevant to divorced guys during the pandemic. Click the link above to listen to th...

Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Lead Litigator Jason Hopper discuss a worst-case scenario for divorce fathers of losing child custody during the Coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, with much of the country facing quarantine and stay-at-home orders, more fathers than ever are susceptible to being denied custody and falling victim to parental alienation. Mr. Trout and Mr. Hopper discuss what you can do to protect your parental rights if you find yourself in that predicamen...

Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Regional Partner Erica Gittings continue to answer submitted questions about how the Coronavirus pandemic is impacting divorce-related issues on the latest episode of the Men’s Divorce Podcast. Cordell & Cordell is continuing to produce weekly webinars and daily podcasts as a resource for guys trying to navigate the divorce process during the pandemic. Click the link above to listen to the full episode. Also make sure to subscribe to the p...

In the newest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about COVID-19 and divorce, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Senior Lead Litigator Jill Massey answer submitted questions from men and fathers from across the country. For the past several weeks, Cordell & Cordell has hosted weekly webinars covering the Coronavirus pandemic’s impact on men facing divorce. Our attorneys have heard thousands of questions from guys covering an enormous range of topics. There are issues arising concern...

In the newest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s Men’s Divorce Podcast series on COVID-19 and divorce, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Kelly Burris go over the proactive steps men and fathers can take during the Coronavirus pandemic. While the pandemic has shut down day-to-day life across the globe, there are still some actionable items men and fathers can move forward with to put themselves on the right track when going through a divorce or child custody case. Mr. Trout and...

In the latest episode of Cordell & Cordell’s podcast series about the affect the Coronavirus is having on divorce, CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Kristin Zurek assess the impact COVID-19 could have on legal custody. With most communities across the country facing stay-at-home orders, many questions are arising about which parent has the decision-making power with regard to the well-being of their children. That will largely be determined by who has legal custody of the ...

In the final installment of a four-part series about the basics of divorce, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Kristin Zurek talk about the final stage of divorce: settlement. The first three parts of the series covered the early stages of divorce, including what to do when served and how to file for divorce. In part 4, Mr. Trout and Ms. Zurek discuss how to approach the settlement process and what to consider when deciding whether to take your divorce cas...

Cordell & Cordell is continuing to produce an ongoing podcast series answering some of the most commonly asked questions concerning the Coronavirus pandemic’s impact on family law matters. On the latest episode, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Chesterfield divorce attorney William Halaz III break down the potential ramifications on child support and alimony payments. With much of the country facing stay-at-home orders, many businesses are being forced to lay off or furlo...

Cordell & Cordell is producing a special podcast series in an effort to answer the numerous questions that have arisen about divorce and child custody issues during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Over the past several weeks, men and fathers across the country have flooded the firm with questions about how their divorce or child custody case is impacted by COVID-19. In an effort to help educate and inform guys during this uncertain time, Cordell & Cordell is hosting free weekly webinars th...

In part three of a four-part series of the Men’s Divorce Podcast, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and St. Louis Divorce Attorney Will Halaz discuss the basics of filing for divorce. In this in-depth discussion, Mr. Trout and Mr. Halaz not only go over the basics of filing for divorce, but they also provide guys with specific action items that will help them move forward with their divorce case. Too many guys are paralyzed in the early days of the divorce filing process, and ...

In part 2 of a four-part series, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and Chesterfield divorce attorney Erin Zielinski discuss the steps to take after being served in a divorce. Ideally, if you are a guy you will have some prior indication from your wife that divorce is a possibility. In that case, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your most important assets. However, many men are caught completely by surprised when they are served with divorce papers. Mr. Trou...

In the first episode of a four-part series, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout discusses how a guy should respond once his wife has told him she is considering divorce. Divorce takes a lot of men by surprise, and the shock of the situation can lead to many costly mistakes that have ramifications for years. Mr. Trout provides some tips and strategies in those initial days of the divorce process that can help you safeguard your most important assets. After listening to this episo...

Cordell & Cordell Lead Litigator Will Halaz joins CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout for a discussion regarding the initial steps men need to take when they are considering divorce. The early days of the divorce process are often clouded with uncertainty, but the decisions you make during this stage can set the stage for the rest of your case. Mr. Trout and Mr. Halaz explain what guys can do to avoid critical mistakes and help their attorneys as they begin this challenging process. Topics discuss...