The deposition disaster that cost a father his visitation rights I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. He was a good father, but he was emotional. The opposing divorce lawyer asked a single, open-ended question about the mother’s…
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I am holding a cup of black coffee that has gone cold because I have been reviewing a three hundred page deposition transcript. It is a disaster. I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. This client, a high…
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I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. They were asked about the dog. Instead of a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ regarding the animal’s primary residence, they started a rambling monologue about their emotional bond. The opposing counsel smelled blood.…
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The air in my office usually smells of cold black coffee and the metallic scent of a laser printer running at maximum capacity. This is the scent of a battle being prepared. If you are here to hear that your ex-husband or ex-wife is free to live their life while you maintain a perfect 50/50…
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I smell like strong black coffee and the recycled air of a windowless conference room. If you are reading this because you want a soft, comforting talk about family bonds, leave now. I am here to tell you that your case is likely failing before you even file the first motion. Most people think family…
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The coffee in my mug is cold, bitter, and black. It is 4 AM, and I am staring at a deposition transcript where a father lost his custody rights because he thought his thirteen-year-old son’s word was law. I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because…
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The heavy price of legal hesitation To stop a spouse from relocating with your children, you must immediately file a motion for a temporary restraining order or an order to show cause to maintain the status quo. This legal maneuver prevents the child from leaving the jurisdiction while the case is pending. I watched a…
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I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. We were in a mid-sized conference room with a view of the expressway. My client, a spouse seeking primary custody, had posted a vitriolic rant on Facebook the night before. The…
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I am drinking a cup of black coffee that has gone cold, staring at a stack of bank statements that tell a story my client was too terrified to admit. This is the reality of my office. It smells like bitter caffeine and the heavy weight of impending litigation. You are here because the person…
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The room smells like bitter black coffee and stale legal pads. You think your divorce lawyer is winning because you found a smoking gun email. You are wrong. I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. They spoke when…
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