Conduct a background check on parties, witnesses and lawyers.
Posted June 21st, 2016.
Categories: Custody Tips, Family Law.
Before you go to trial on a child custody case, you may find it very useful to conduct an online background check on the other parent, his or her lawyer, and their witnesses. In fact, a background check could be one of the most strategic maneuvers you take in preparation for the trial. An online […]
Read MorePresent Value: What if I could get tomorrow’s money today?
Posted June 20th, 2016.
Categories: Employment Law, The Calculating Lawyer.
Present value is the opposite of future value but can be calculated using the same formula. Instead of asking what value present-day money will have in the future, the calculation for present value asks what value future money will have today (if it were paid today). When calculating the present value of an amount due in […]
Read MoreDevelop one theory of your case, and stick with it.
Posted June 20th, 2016.
Categories: Custody Tips, Family Law.
Mary Jones went to court last week and told the judge that her ex-husband, Peter, is an alcoholic who drinks to excess 7 nights a week, and therefore, he should not have the kids. Before Peter could defend himself, Mary also stated that he was a workaholic, who never seems to have time for the […]
Read MoreDocument injuries suffered by your children while staying with the other parent.
Posted June 17th, 2016.
Categories: Custody Tips, Family Law.
What’s going on at your ex-husband’s house? Or your ex-wife’s place? Why does your child show up at your place bruised and scratched after spending time with the other parent? If your child is regularly getting injured at the other parent’s home, you need to document it. Keep a journal detailing the dates of each […]
Read MoreThe Neighborhood’s Going to Hell! So Sue Your Neighbors For Destroying the Value of Your House!
Posted June 16th, 2016.
Categories: The Calculating Lawyer.
Some people have the greatest neighbors. Not everybody. When your neighbor is a manufacturing plant, a fracking operation, or a poorly managed dog kennel, you may have a legal claim for nuisance, trespass, waste, or other claims. You may have a right to sue for damages — but how much? How do we determine the […]
Read MoreWhen your kids talk in code, start deciphering. Their texting may be admissible in a custody case.
Posted June 16th, 2016.
Categories: Custody Tips, Family Law.
When your son or daughter texts “P911” to a friend, it means “Urgent! Parent Alert.” PAW means “parents are watching” and PAL means “parents are listening.” And then there’s “MOS” — mother over shoulder. And the list goes on and on. Watch out! If your children are texting in code, it may be more confusing […]
Read MoreDon’t buy a dog to win a custody case
Posted June 15th, 2016.
Categories: Custody Tips, Family Law.
Puppies have a way of showing up around the holidays, but here’s a word of warning: Don’t buy a dog or cat to improve your chances of winning a child custody case. Family pets can become a child’s best friend, but when the child is shuffling from one home to another, many problems may ensue. […]
Read MoreWhat’s My Reputation Worth? Fire Me and Find Out
Posted June 14th, 2016.
Categories: Employment Law, The Calculating Lawyer.
Can a victim of employment discrimination recover damages for her blemished reputation? That depends. If framed in terms of lost future earnings, a discharged worker may be able to recover even non-pecuniary losses — those kinds of damages that look more like “pain and suffering” or “loss of goodwill” than loss of front pay. The […]
Read MoreHelp your kids start their own “business,” and you’ll be helping your own custody case along the way.
Posted June 14th, 2016.
Categories: Custody Tips, Family Law.
You’re never too young to learn about free enterprise. Get your kids started early on understanding how a business runs. Help them set up their own lemonade stand, dog-walking business, pool cleaning service or car washing business. Teaching children the virtues and responsibilities of running a business is a valuable exercise even if you’re not […]
Read MorePrepare an exhibit binder for the judge
Posted June 13th, 2016.
Categories: Custody Tips, Family Law.
One sure-fire way to impress the judge is to prepare a binder containing all of the exhibits you intend to present in your hearing or trial. One definite way to annoy the judge is come to court disorganized, with your papers disorganized, and without sufficient copies of his review. To make a winning presentation, follow […]
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