Divorce & Adverse Childhood Experiences: What You Need To Know
According to a major study by CDC-Kaiser Permanente in the 1990s, going through a divorce is considered an adverse childhood experience (ACE), which is linked to significant health complications in later life. To a parent who is currently going through a divorce, this news may be frightening. In fact, you may be seeking a divorce […]
How To Minimize The Effects Of Divorce On Children
Many couples choose to stay together “for the kids,” but in reality, a toxic marriage can be far more harmful than a healthy divorce. Even if divorce is the best option for you, you may be hesitant about the negative effects of divorce on your children. After all, divorce can qualify as an Adverse Childhood […]
Does It Matter Who Files For Divorce First?
Making the decision to get divorced is never easy, regardless of the circumstances. Figuring out how to divide assets and where the children should spend weekends and holidays can be difficult concepts to accept. And through it all, you may be afraid that the clock is ticking. “What if my spouse files for divorce before […]
What Are My Rights If I Leave the Marital Home?
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining experience, especially if both parties have not agreed on who should leave the marital home during the separation process. Many people going through separation struggle to know their rights when it comes to the marital home. This article will answer the question, “what are my rights if […]
Dads Required to Pay 50% of Pregnancy Costs
Utah just passed a new law requiring biological fathers to pay one-half (50%) of a woman’s out-of-pocket pregnancy costs. This is apparently an effort by pro-life supporters to bring some legislation that would be universally accepted rather than simply anti-abortion. They thought that a law helping to ease the financial burden of pregnancy was the […]
Leap Frog Divorce – Behind The Name
I was recently speaking with a friend, and they asked me how I came up with the name Leap Frog Divorce. I actually love when people ask me that question because I believe it gives insight to how I run my company and who I am as a person. There are 4 main reasons why […]
How One Paternity Case Gave Me Hope | LEAP Podcast
I’d like to share this story of a #paternitycourt case I had, but before I do, I think it’s important to know that paternity cases are when an unmarried couple has a child together and either the father wants to establish legal rights to the child, or the mother wants the biological father to pay […]
Lawyer Tips – Do You Need A Compassionate Lawyer Or A Shark? | LEAP Podcast
When searching for a lawyer, people often ask whether they need a shark of a lawyer or someone a bit more compassionate. They also think that because I generally lead with compassion, empathy, and kindness that it means I can’t be a shark. That couldn’t be further from the truth. When it’s needed, I will […]
Divorce Negotiations – How A Poker Face Can Change The Game | LEAP Podcast
In an effort to continuously let my clients (and potential clients) know who I am, I am making these videos that highlight what type of lawyer I am. As I’ve been making these videos, it reminded me of when I worked for a Fortune 500 company. Once, my manager approached me and asked me why […]
Alimony – What You Should Know if You’re in a Situation Like This | LEAP Podcast
Today I’d like to share a client’s story. She will remain anonymous, but the story is important all the same. In this particular situation, the client’s husband was being particularly difficult to work with. He was refusing financial support and child support and refused to disclose accurate financial information since he was self-employed. Stories like […]
