Parenting is difficult. Co-parenting in the context of a divorce or custody action even more so. But co-parenting with someone who has a history of difficult behavior can sometimes seem impossible! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether &Tharp, LLC, discusses tips to help you co-parent with difficult and aggressive people.

Divorce agreements don’t just happen, and if you want to ensure a fair settlement you need to gather and analyze relevant information! Whether the issues relate to custody, support or division of property and debt, the use of discovery and experts is incredibly important. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses how, why, and when you may need to engage in discovery and seek the assistance of expert witnesses in your divorce case!

Property and other rights are completely different when parties are married. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses property and other legal rights if you are not legally married.

Navigating the divorce process can be scary, and there are countless ways that your actions and decisions can impact your case! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses 12 common divorce pitfalls that can hurt your case, and ways to avoid them!

Just because you can fight, doesn’t mean that a fight is in your best interest. Every day people are faced with the decision – should I take a position and fight about an issue, or should I give up on the issue and move on? Sometimes making that decision in an emotionally charged process, like divorce, can be difficult. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, talks about this very important question and the impact on divorce negotiations and litigation!

If your ex fails or refuses to comply with a court order, the behavior may rise to the level of contempt. But does that mean you should race to court and file a contempt action? Maybe, but maybe not! In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses when and if you should file a Petition for Contempt!

If you are considering divorce, then preparation is key! In some situations, the steps you take in preparation for divorce are just as important as the things you do during the divorce. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses 4 incredibly important steps you should take BEFORE you file for divorce!

If you or someone you know is dealing with custody issues in a divorce or custody modification case, you must listen to this episode of Divorce Team Radio as Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses issues, challenges and pitfalls he regularly sees as parents fight to protect their parenting time with children.

Grandparents DO have rights! But the law is very specific about what you must show to seek and obtain visitation rights as a grandparent. This is a very technical area of family law, and in this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston discusses grandparent visitation with David Canale, a partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC.

Reviewing other people’s questions and commonly observed legal fact patterns is a great way to get educated about your own case.  In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, answers legal questions that may just provide you with the answers you need to properly protect yourself in court.

Mediation is a very common and effective type of Alternative Dispute Resolution that is widely used in divorce, custody and other family law cases. Many courts require mediation before hearings and trials can be scheduled, and if you prepare properly, there is a very high chance that the assigned mediator will help you reach an agreement and stay out of court. In this episode of Divorce Team Radio Todd Orston, Partner at the Divorce and Family law firm of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, discusses how to accomplish your goals at a scheduled mediation.