Can Recordings And Text Messages Be Used As Evidence?

Question: I recorded a conversation with my ex-wife that proves she is putting our children in danger. Can those recordings be used as evidence at an objection hearing? I also have text messages from her that prove she is using drugs and an unfit parent.

Are VA Benefits Subject To Equitable Distribution?

Question: Are my VA benefits subject to equitable distribution?

What Is The Criteria For Determining Abandonment?

Question: My wife has spent the last couple years living like she is single. She admits to hanging out with other men and will regularly disappear for weeks at a time. How will her adultery affect our divorce case? Does this qualify as abandonment?

How Social Security Disability Benefits May Impact Family Law Matters

By William J. Phelan, IV, Esq., Cordell & Cordell Family Law Attorney One of the most notable federal social safety net programs of the past century are the disability benefits programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

DadsDivorce Live: Dating During Divorce

When going through divorce, most people are very eager to get the end of it and move on to the next chapter of their life as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, divorce can be a drawn out process that takes months, or even a year or two in some cases, to …

Will My Divorce Decree Be Affected If I Remarry?

Question: If I move in or remarry, will my divorce decree change based on my new spouse’s income or assets?

Avoid The Mistake Of Moving Out During Divorce

One of the very first steps guys make during the divorce process is often their biggest mistake. Your wife tells you she wants a divorce. You’ve been fighting constantly for months, and while you’d love for this to work, you’ve also reached your breaking point. It would probably be best …

4 Family Law Statutes That Are Extremely Counterproductive

Anyone who has gone through a divorce or child custody case knows there are many elements of the family law system that just do not seem to make much sense.

Why Fathers’ Rights Law Firms Are Necessary

The Guardian recently published an article detailing the rise of law firms dedicated to representing men and fathers in divorce and the debate over whether such firms are necessary.

Can I Return To The Marital Home After Leaving?

Question: My wife asked me to move out during a trial separation a couple months ago. We were planning on going to marriage counseling, but I just found out she filed for divorce. Can I move back into the house? We have three children together and I’m worried she is …