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July 30, 2013

Keys to a Successful Mediation

...other side turn it into a cash demand for “equalization” of the equitable distribution. That means that even though the parties did not agree what the family residence was worth, how much of the equity one of the parties had a claim to, and what the reconstructed vintage automobile was worth, we had reduced the dispute to one issue, money. When we got to two numbers that were close enough that it would cost the parties more to litigate the issue...

February 15, 2018

An Example of Unbundling of Legal Services

...it checks in the event of a divorce. Provided him my article on “equitable distribution of property and debts”. Here it is: https://wp.me/p4utce-4k Provided him a copy of WV’s Alimony Statute. Gave him my handouts “Divorce 101”: https://wp.me/p4utce-4Q Ghost wrote his Answer to Divorce Petition, his counter-petition, his motion for temporary relief, his financial affidavit, his Bureau of Child Support mandatory application, affidavits of verificat...

January 8, 2018

Search #8 of My Blogs: “Contingent Fees”

...t blog is for the WV legal consumer. It has 1200 pages and 340 articles and 22 “hits” for the term “contingent fees”. Lawyers will perform a variety of services for fees that are not guaranteed, based upon a percentage of the total settlement or recovery. Key is acuity in selecting, building, settling, or trying the case. Contingency fees can be earned, in personal injury, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, premises liability, industrial in...

December 2, 2017

COMPETENCE

...ree hours with my client putting together a very particularized “equitable distribution spreadsheet” of every asset and debt. It is not fun, but I do it religiously. I bring that spreadsheet in my computer to every mediation, adjusting values and balances as necessary so that we always know how close my client is to a 50% – 50% division. We have a rule in our office that nothing goes out of this office without a hook in it. That means we have “a s...

March 4, 2011

How Did Your Week Compare to Mine?

...and her attorney. d. Obtained a preliminary injunction prohibiting further distribution of the proceeds of a disputed life insurance policy, two thirds of which has been spent! e. Visited my busy barber and discovered no one waiting ahead of me! (That was a high point!) f. Was hired by a person stationed in Korea, and another with a case in another state. My Internet presence is becoming more important every day. g. Overcame a dilatory and disinge...

April 5, 2011

Dear Honorable (Family Court) Judges

...and witnesses, with a summary of expected testimony and proposed equitable distribution spreadsheet; l. I am used to family courts requiring all of these things. I cannot see how your attorneys can avoid “trial by ambush”. If they do not have this information well in advance of trial, how can they mediate successfully “in the dark? Sorry, I should have asked you on Friday. m. I heard much more about “children’s issues” during your seminar than I a...

November 26, 2010

How to Set Up a Modern, Tech Savvy, Legal Office

...ng some skills at math, in preparing a spreadsheet of a proposed equitable distribution of property or debt, or a demand package with extensive itemized damages, improves the productivity of the lawyer and paralegal. Being well read and knowledgeable on a large variety of subjects is invaluable to a trial lawyer. If your lawyer is well read, healthy and enthusiastic, you are usually in good hands, but running a law practice as a hi-tech business i...

July 27, 2014

My Areas of Legal and Geographical Practice

...e issues; Access to records; Adoption; and Domestic violence. d. Equitable distribution of marital assets and debts, including retirement assets and real estate. e. Alimony and Spousal support; f. Modification of Court Orders. g. Relocation disputes, to other counties, states, and countries; and h. Contempt matters. 4. Mediation. I represent parties in mediation involving any of the areas listed above, and I will conduct mediation as a court train...

March 15, 2014

Modifications/Contempt

...court orders for child support, custody or visitation, spousal support and distribution of assets and debts. Did your ex say he’d pay off the credit card debt but never did, and now creditors are coming after you? Are you paying child support as ordered, but your ex won’t let you see your kids? Please contact my office to arrange a free initial consultation. There are limits to what circumstances qualify for a post-divorce modification. Some peopl...