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 by Kristin Zurek, JD of Cordell & Cordell, P.C.
"Today, I had an opposing party yell at me right in the middle of the courtroom... I guarantee that when we get to trial I will use her outburst to my client's advantage." One of the aspects of family law litigation of which I am keenly aware is that this is emotionally charged litigation. Your family is in crisis, and I am the one charged with helping lead you through this terrible situation. I look at my license on the wall that states that I am an “attorney and counselor” at law, and I understand that a good portion of my day is spent on counseling aspect of my job. As such, I often feel the need while my clients are progressing through litigation to help them keep their emotions in check at the proper times.
 by Joseph Cordell, JD, CPA, LL.M
In this episode, Joseph Cordell talks with counselor, Jon Benigas, about the man's natural response to being confronted with divorce and why the reactions are often the worst ways of coping.
My clients often ask me when their children will be old enough to decide where they will live. Unless your child has reached the age of majority, the simple answer is never. Although there are minimum age requirements for a child to testify in most states and although most states will take into consideration a child’s preference as to residency, a court will never completely defer to a child, no matter the child’s age.
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Posted by Dads Divorce in welfare , verbal , Rules , Procedures , physical , OH , filing , emotional , counseling , Children , Ask A Lawyer , abuse
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Question: I am currently married and considering a divorce. I have called the police several times during one of her tirades. Each time the police show up I am the one who is advised to leave, or almost arrested. I have been told by the officers that if she even says I hit her, weather or not it's the truth, I will be arrested. The best advice they could give is that when it starts, leave. However, that leaves the kids to fall victim to the abuse because I can't get them out of the house, without a physical fight. My primary concern is not for me, but the welfare of the children. I have started listing all the times that she is verbally abusive to the kids. How do I prove the abuse? Answer: Allow me to preface my answer to your question with the disclaimer that I am not licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio. I would suggest filing for divorce and getting temporary order of custody. Also get your kids into counseling as soon as possible. You did not mention their ages, but the reports to the counselor will help you prove this case. Also, keep a detailed journal.
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Posted by Dads Divorce in well-being , Visitation , siblings , Parenting , multiple divorces , motion , GA , emotional , custody , custody , Ask A Lawyer , age
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Question: My ex-wife has signed over custody of my thirteen year old son to my current wife and myself. We have one other son together, he is 11. I found out last night that she and her current husband are going through a divorce. What are the chances of getting my youngest son with me too, so he does not have to go through the divorce scene again? I am really concerned about his emotional well being. He and his step dad were pretty close, unlike the thirteen year old and the step dad. I really need some advice. We live in Georgia. Answer: I am not currently licensed in your State and therefore cannot answer your question specifically to the laws of GA. Generally, I believe you have a solid basis for a Motion to Modify Custody. The mother's situation is in flux and that could involve a change of school, new home and other negative aspects of the divorce. Furthermore you sons are of a similar age and courts are very reluctant to separate siblings.
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