Divorce University Online

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 19, I’m Restrained from seeing My Children, How Can I Get My Kids Back?, We talk about being in one of the most difficult situations a parent can be in, and that is not being able to see their children. We talk you through one of the most important factors of pulling the case back to your side, and that is staying calm. For more information please visit us a divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 18, Are Your Emotions Causing You to Lose Your Case? We talk about how your emotions can take control of your case and cost you time and money spent in the court room. We also talk about how it may affect a judges decision making on your case. Tune in to learn how to avoid mistakes when dealing with emotions. For more information please visit us a divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 17, Men Are Narcissist, Women Are Borderline. In this Episode we discuss the prevalence of personality disorders in divorce and how having a spouse with a personality disorder impacts the divorce process and outcomes. For more information please visit us a divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 16, Help, My Spouse is Having an Affair!, What Should I Do? We talk about the best strategies to impose when you find out that your spouse is having an affair. It is vital to the outcome of this situation that you react in an appropriate manner for the sake of the children and the outcome of your marriage. For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 15, How to Be Nice When You Don’t Want To, we have discussed why being nice and staying civil is healthy for your case and your children. In this episode we discuss tactics on how to keep this premise, regardless of how your ex may act towards you. Keeping your head on straight is one of the most important factors in court appearances! For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you...

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 14, Preparing Financial Issues Part Four - Why Calculating Spousal Support is Like Trying to Nail Jello to the Wall. Spousal Support (or Alimony) is by far the most difficult aspect to settle in almost every case. Spousal support is complicated and the Court has a lot of discretion. Spousal support in California is based on the factors in Family Code Section 4320. Join us on this deep dive as we simplify one of the...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 13, Preparing Financial Issues Part Three – Getting and Enforcing Child Support, we talk about the underlying lawsuit, the necessity of a motion, and many other factors that go into how much is paid, and how to collect it from a spouse that may not be willing to pay. For more information please visit us a divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 12, Preparing Financial Issues Part Two – Support of Minor Children. In this episode we discuss the two main factors used to calculate guideline child support in California, what the purpose of child support is (i.e. what it covers) and how to deal with child support arrears. For more information please visit us a divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to a special Thanksgiving Episode of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In this Episode, Thanksgiving - Family American Style, we discuss the difficulty of holidays for divorcing parties and how our Thanksgiving unfolds 12 years post-divorce. We discuss creating new traditions and let you in on who the guests will be in our home, which may surprise you! Happy Thanksgiving! For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 11, Preparing Financial Issues Part One – What Are the Issues? Finances are a very complex issue in divorce and is a very common point of conflict in divorcing couples. We help you understand all of what is considered part of the community finances and how to divide this between the two parties. For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 10, Motions Part Two – How to Write a Declaration Supporting Your Motion. Motions part two dives into writing your declarations. There are very specific processes for submitting evidence, and often people are confused on what solid evidence is. We go in depth from beginning to end on what a solid declaration looks like. For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for watching!

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 9, Motions Part One – How to Get Temporary Orders, many people are confused by the court process, and the paperwork can be overwhelming. In this episode we go into detail about getting temporary orders, from the paperwork, to the courtroom. For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for watching!

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 8, The Emotional Aspects of the Divorce versus the Lawsuit, we pull apart the two aspects of divorce and break them down. You cannot have one without the other, and often the emotional side tends to ruin many peoples’ chances at the lawsuit side. For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for watching!

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 7, Avoiding the Battle – How to Announce That You Want a Divorce, we discuss how to introduce the idea of divorce to your spouse with as little conflict as possible. This announcement is a crucial step in getting your spouse into mediation and staying out of the expensive and high conflict wheel of the court. For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for watching!

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 6, Don’t Let Your Ex Rent Space In Your Head. In this episode we talk about the biggest mistake that most people make going through the divorce process. Focusing on your ex post pones your post-divorce life and causes a lot of anger and bitterness. We teach you strategies to kick them out of your head. For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for watching!

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 5, Will Divorce Mediation Work for Me? We discuss why court and the litigation process is a bad option for majority of people. Most people tend to think that mediation will not work because they cannot get along, however mediation is designed to help arguing couples come to agreements, and help you get through this process with as little conflict as possible. For more information please visit us at...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 4, Why Thinking About Child Custody Will Hurt Your Case, we talk about having the wrong mindset when it comes to thinking about your child custody case. We help you to understand how the courts generally look at things, and give you tips on what questions you should and shouldn’t be asking. In many cases, it is simply phrasing that hurts or helps a party, and we talk about the language that the courts want to hear....

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 3, You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know, we talk about the pitfalls of trying to represent yourself in family court. We'll discuss the complexity of the court system, the forms, local rules, and last but not least, unrealistic expectations, that can be the downfall for any unprepared self-represented party. We also dive into how to avoid many of the common pitfalls. We understand that not everyone can afford a lawyer,...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In Episode 2 we talk about using your head and not your heart. Divorce is a very emotional process for all parties involved. We dive into the top mistakes EVERYONE makes and we’ll help you break down the emotions your feeling and give you strategies to keep them from negatively affecting your case. For more information please visit us at divorceuniversityonline.com. Thank you for watching!

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. In this Episode we discuss the number one key to success in any divorce. You may be surprised to learn that the "secret sauce" is not the attorney you choose, the judge you have, or who is your ex’s attorney. Rather, the "secret sauce" is you. You are the key to your own success in this situation. And that's great news because you are in control of your behaviors, your thoughts, and your decisions. Thomas and Tammy will teach...