DadsDivorce Live: The Different Types Of Family Law Hearings

There are various types of court hearings in family law and each serves a different purpose.

How Long Do You Have To Appeal A Restraining Order?

My ex-wife and I recently got into a physical altercation in which she attacked me when I was picking my child up for visitation. She filed a restraining order against me and we went to court.

What Is The First Step To Getting Custody?

Question: A couple months ago my ex-wife got angry at me, picked our son up from school and took him to live with her. He is unhappy with her and refuses to go back after spending the weekend with me so I am currently keeping him. What is my first …

4 Things To Know About False Allegations Of Abuse

In one of his Huffington Post columns, Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joe Cordell wrote about how false allegations of abuse often target men during divorce. To be sure, domestic violence is a serious issue. Over the past several years, awareness regarding domestic violence has skyrocketed and there are now …

Can A Court Prevent Visitation Without A Hearing?

Question: Is the court ever allowed to prevent visitation without a hearing or evidence that the children are in any harm?

Protecting Your Child From An Abusive Spouse

Question: My son lives with his mother and stepfather and he is regularly abused by both of them. One day he ran away and showed up at my doorstep. I couldn’t turn him away, but I don’t want to get in any trouble. Do I have any options?

What Are My Rights After Being Served An Ex Parte Order?

Question: My wife recently filed an ex parte order and I was kicked out of our house. I only had a few minutes to gather my things. There are a few personal items, like work boots and my personal car, that I need. How do I get this stuff without …

Can My Ex Relocate My Child While I’m In The Military?

Question: I’m a Sgt. in the U.S. Army and have a son who just turned 3. My wife recently filed for divorce and took our son with her to Puerto Rico without telling me while I was away for training for three days. I just got a temporary order in …

Is Student Loan Money Considered A Marital Asset?

Question: My wife and I are divorcing and she is coming after me for everything she can get. She had a temporary order entered so she has custody of our children the majority of the time. She is also trying to get as much money from me as possible. I …

The Nuclear Weapon Of Divorce: Orders Of Protection

Last week, Cordell & Cordell principal partner Joe Cordell fielded questions from callers on the Charlie Brennan Show on KMOX NewsRadio in St. Louis. One of the questions concerned orders of protection. A caller described how when he started the divorce process his attorney warned him that his wife could …