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Love Court Off the Record
In the podcast, Love Court Off The Record, we look at specific legal questions regarding all family law matters. From child custody to child support to divorce. We also take a humorous look at divorce. It does make people go crazy!!
Episodes
67 episodes
Can My Ex Record Every Custody Exchange?
“My ex records every single exchange—pickups, drop-offs, even quick conversations—and recently told me he’s building a ‘case’ against me. I feel like I’m constantly being watched and set up. Is he allowed to record me like this, or is that hara...
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New Relationships & the Kids: Can I Control When My Ex Introduces a New Partner?
“My ex introduced our kids to his new girlfriend after only a few weeks of dating, and now she’s staying overnight when the kids are there. I think it’s way too soon and confusing for them. Can I do anything about when and how new partners are ...
Can My Ex Take the Kids Out of the Country Without My Permission?
“My custody order says we each get two weeks of vacation time with the kids, but it doesn’t say anything about out-of-country travel. My ex just told me he’s taking them to Mexico next month and already booked everything. I’m not comfortable wi...
Suddenly Wants 50/50 Custody: Will the Court Look at His Past?
“My ex barely saw our kids for the first two years after we split—maybe a few hours here and there. Now that I’ve filed for child support, he’s suddenly asking for 50/50 custody to ‘be more involved.’ Is the court going to take that seriously, ...
My Ex’s New Partner Is Acting Like a Co-Parent — Do I Have Any Say?
“My ex has a new girlfriend, and now she’s the one picking up my kids from school, taking them to activities, and even messaging me about schedules. I didn’t agree to co-parent with her. Do I have any right to say she can’t be that involved, or...
Hidden Income in Divorce: What Happens If My Spouse Lied?
“I just found out during our divorce that my spouse has been doing side work for cash and never disclosed it—possibly for years. We already exchanged financial disclosures, and he swore everything was complete. What can I do if I think he’s hid...
Different Houses, Different Rules: When Co-Parenting Hurts Your Teen
“My ex and I have a teenage son, and when he’s at his dad’s house there are basically no rules—he’s allowed to stay up all night gaming, skip homework, and even miss school sometimes. When he comes back to me, he’s exhausted and falling behind ...
Moving Out Before Divorce: Is It a Legal Mistake Without an Agreement?
“My husband and I are separated but still living in the same house for financial reasons. He just told me he’s planning to ‘temporarily’ move out and stay with a friend—but refuses to sign anything about custody or finances first. I’m worried t...
Stay-at-Home Parent & Alimony: Am I On My Own After Divorce?
“I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for the past 12 years while my husband built his career and income. Now he’s filed for divorce and is telling me I need to ‘just get a job’ and that he’s not going to pay alimony because I’m capable of working. I h...
Primary Custody vs. Relocation: Can My Ex Actually Stop Me?
“I have primary custody of my 4-year-old, and my ex has recently started exercising more visitation after barely being around for years. Now I’ve been offered a job out of state near my family, and he’s suddenly threatening to block th...
Dueling Appraisals: What Happens When the House Values Don’t Match?
“My ex husband and I are in the middle of a divorce and we both got appraisals on the house. His came in at $520,000 and mine came in at $615,000. That’s a huge difference. He wants to use his appraisal because it’s lower and says mine...
Out-of-State Custody Orders: Do We Modify in California or Nevada?
“I got divorced in California five years ago, but now both of us and our kids live in Nevada full-time. The custody order is still from California. If we want to modify custody or parenting time, do we file in California or Nevada? And...
Summer Vacation Standoff: Who Gets First Choice?
“My ex and I both want the exact same summer vacation weeks with the kids this year. Our parenting plan just says we each get two weeks of summer, but it doesn’t say who gets to choose first. We’re now at a total standstill and the kid...
Step-Parent Rights: Does My New Spouse Have Any Authority With My Kids?
“I remarried three years ago, and my husband has been helping raise my kids every day — he goes to school events, drives them to practice, and helps with discipline. Their biological father says my husband has no right to be involved i...
Secret Credit Card Debt: Am I Responsible in Divorce?
“I just found out my spouse opened a credit card behind my back and ran up almost $15,000 in charges. We’re now divorcing, and he says because we were married when he made the charges, I’m on the hook for half. Am I legally responsible...
Who Gets the House During a Divorce?
“My spouse and I are separating, and we both want to stay in the family home. I think the kids need stability and shouldn’t have to move, but my spouse says since they’ve been paying most of the mortgage, they should get the house. Whe...
Child Support vs. Extras: Do I Have to Pay for Everything?
“I already pay monthly child support, but my ex wife keeps asking me to buy extra things — clothes, sports fees, even school trips. I thought child support was supposed to cover those kinds of expenses. Do I legally have to pay for ext...
Refinance Deadline in Divorce: Do I Have to Do It Even If Rates Are Higher?
“I gave up my career more than ten years ago to stay home and raise our kids while my spouse built a successful career. Now we’re divorcing, and he says everything should just be split 50/50. Do courts take into account the fact that I...
Refinance Deadline in Divorce: Do I Have to Do It Even If Rates Are Higher?
“My divorce decree says I have to refinance the house to remove my ex-husband from the mortgage within 6 months. The problem is, my current mortgage is a 2.9% rate and if I refinance now, I’ll be stuck with something around 7%. Can the cour...
Holding My Property Hostage: How Do I Get My Things Back After Separation?
“My ex and I separated in August and he still has a bunch of my personal things—clothes, a Peloton, family photos, and even my grandmother’s jewelry. I’ve asked him several times to give it back, but he keeps saying he’ll ‘get around to it....
When Co-Parenting Raises Red Flags: Can the Court Order a Psychological Evaluation?
“I feel awful even asking this, but I’m genuinely concerned. My ex has been acting very erratically—sending dozens of messages a day, showing up unannounced, making paranoid accusations, and saying things that don’t make sense. The kid...
Can I Move Out of State With My Kids After Divorce?
“I’m divorced and I have primary physical custody of my two kids. I’ve lived in Reno their whole lives, but I’ve been offered a much better job in Oregon, closer to my family and with more flexibility for the kids. Their dad has visita...
Toxic Communication After Divorce—Can the Court Step In?
“My ex constantly communicates in ways that feel controlling or hostile, but nothing rises to the level of outright threats. The kids are affected by the tension. Does the court care about this kind of behavior, or am I just expected to dea...
Luxury Lifestyle, No Child Support—Does That Matter in Court?
The Question:“My ex makes significantly more money than I do and keeps taking expensive vacations, but claims they ‘can’t afford’ child support. Is lifestyle evidence relevant, or does the court only look at tax returns?”...
Joint Legal Custody: Does My Ex Have to Include Me in Decisions?
The Question:“My ex and I share joint legal custody, but every time there’s a decision about school or medical care, he just ignores my emails and then does whatever he wants during his time with the kids. Don’t we have to agree abou...