Does privacy law apply to recorded conversations?

Question: My ex-girlfriend made certain allegations about me in her home. Normally I think this would fall under the expectation of privacy law. However, her parents were in the room when she made her allegations. Does this still count as expectation of privacy? If I recorded these allegations, would this …

Use of Drug Tests in Divorce

By Andrew VanNess Attorney, Cordell & Cordell Drug testing is often a point of contention in divorce and particularly modification cases. A client may want to know if his ex-wife, or his ex-wife’s new partner, can be forced to submit to drug tests if he suspects them of using drugs, …

How much does mental illness affect a child custody decision?

Question: My wife and I are in the midst of a custody battle for our child. The Guardian ad Litem is currently doing a case study. The one question I keep having is why my wife’s schizophrenia is not a factor in the custody determination? I have been told since …

Choosing Mom or Dad: Can A Child Choose Where To Live?

By Erica Christian Divorce Attorney, Cordell & Cordell Divorce can be a nasty process. When child custody is an issue, divorce is even more contentious. Some parents want to leave the custody battle up to the child, thus the inevitable question: How old does a child have to be to …

What can I do if my parenting time is cut off due to false allegations of sexual abuse?

Question: My ex-wife is the guardian of my children. She has had my child coached on parental alienation and now has my child claiming I sexually abused her, which is absolutely false. Since the allegations, all visitation and contact has stopped while I continue to pay child support. What is …

Grandparents’ Rights

By Molly Murphy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell In recent years, the issue of whether a grandparent has the right to visitation with a grandchild has become more prevalent. Sadly, when parents decide to get divorced the parents of the non-custodial parent often end up cut off from their grandchildren.

Getting to Know Counselors and Psychologists (Part 1)

DadsDivorce Live host Dan Cuneo discusses the role of counselors and psychologists in the family law system and how they affect your divorce case with Cordell & Cordell attorney Kristin Zurek. This is the fourth episode in our “Getting to Know Family Law Professionals” series. Click here to view the …

In the Studio June 8: What’s New on DadsDivorce.com

In this edition of In The Studio, DadsDivorce.com editor Matt Allen shares what’s new on the site this past week including: Finances & Divorce: Credit Cards DadsDivorce Live: Getting to Know Guardians Ad Litem Other divorce news from Cordell & Cordell attorneys

DadsDivorce Live: Getting to Know Guardians Ad Litem

DadsDivorce Live host Dan Cuneo discusses guardians ad litem and how they affect your divorce case with Cordell & Cordell attorney Kristin Zurek. This is the third episode in our “Getting to Know Family Law Professionals” series. Click here to view the first episode on mediators and mediation. The second …

The New Teenage Struggle: Should I Choose Mom or Dad?

By Molly Murphy Attorney Cordell & Cordell Custody battles are hard on kids of all ages. It is especially hard for tweens and teenagers. They are old enough to understand what court is, and that Mom and Dad are fighting over them. Some children even become their parents’ confidantes or …