Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

By Nathan A. Hacker

Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer

Though I currently practice family law exclusively for Cordell & Cordell, I was previously both a prosecutor and defense attorney so I have participated in countless depositions and have seen cases won over a few careless words by a witness who is not prepared.

Here’s the thing about depositions: most people don’t prepare for them like they should and are nervous about the process to boot. I have seen police officers who have been deposed hundreds of times crack in a deposition when they forget what they wrote in their report. 

So here are 5 divorce tips for men on how you should prepare for a deposition to ensure your testimony does not negatively impact your case.

By Nathan A. Hacker

Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer

Testimony from your children’s teachers can have a profound impact on judges’ determinations of child custody and parenting time.

Teachers are often called into court to testify regarding parental involvement in the children’s lives, particularly the educational aspects.

Having taught at various education levels prior to law school, I have found that having one good father in a classroom can make a teacher the envy of an entire grade level.  This is a position you want to be in.

These divorce tips for men will help you stand out to the teacher and sway testimony in your favor in your divorce and child custody case.

By Jennifer de Lyon Stralka

Missouri Divorce Lawyer

With approximately 2.5 billion text messages being sent back and forth across the United States each day, it is no surprise that text messages are being used as evidence in divorce and child custody cases.

It is important to keep in mind that in family law cases, if the content of the text messages are deemed relevant by the court, they will most likely be admitted into evidence. 

By Jennifer Paine

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

Are you terrified of your wife’s attorney?

If you are, whether or not you admit it, the feeling is normal particularly if a divorce trial is on the horizon.

Here are the things you should do to be prepared for that dreaded cross-examination, broken down into three phases: one month before trial, one week before trial, and one day before trial.

By Jennifer Paine

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

What you do at your deposition can help or hurt you significantly depending on your attitude, truthfulness and appearance.

Remember from my previous article on depositions and lies, a deposition is the testimony of a witness under oath outside of court and reduced to writing. It is also used to question the opposing party.

Consider the following tips as you prepare for your deposition: