S7 Ep69: What Are the Legal Consequences of Refusing a Child Custody Evaluation?
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Release Date: 04/22/2025
S9 Ep49: What Happens to Assets During Legal Separation?
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#ChooseGoldman Living apart does not automatically stop the accumulation of marital property, as assets and debts may continue to be shared while you are legally married. The court uses its discretion and accurate records to determine a fair and equitable division of property based on the specific circumstances of the separation. • Marital assets continue to accumulate as long as you remain legally wedded, even if you are living in separate residences. • The court has the authority to define the specific cutoff date for asset sharing, which may or may not be the date of separation. •...
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S9 Ep48: Serving a Spouse Who Lives in Another Country
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#ChooseGoldman Serving legal papers to a spouse living in a foreign country is a complex process that must follow specific international rules and treaties. Even in remote areas, there is always a legal pathway to ensure your divorce case moves forward properly. • International service is often governed by the Hague Convention and specific treaties to ensure delivery is legally provable. • Special forms are frequently required to effectuate service in certain countries, making it more detailed than domestic cases. • While personal service is the court's priority, reaching someone in a...
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S9 Ep47: Can I Prevent My Ex From Dragging the Case Out of Spite?
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#ChooseGoldman Divorce and custody cases can become costly and time-consuming when one party intentionally delays the process. This episode outlines strategic steps to enforce court deadlines and maintain personal efficiency to keep your case moving toward a resolution. • Legal costs are directly tied to the time spent on a case because attorneys charge by the hour. • You can request firm court deadlines and refuse to grant extensions to prevent an ex from dragging out the case out of spite. • Filing for temporary orders and expedited matters allows you to set the case in motion faster...
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S9 Ep46: Can You Use a Private Investigator Without Telling Your Lawyer
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#ChooseGoldman Hiring a private investigator without your lawyer's knowledge can lead to serious legal risks and the collection of inadmissible evidence. It is vital to coordinate all investigative efforts with your attorney to protect your strategy and avoid breaking privacy laws. • Disclosure is essential because your lawyer needs to understand all actions being taken behind the scenes to protect your legal interests. • Evidence gathered by an investigator may be ruled inadmissible in court if your attorney is not involved in guiding the process correctly. • Secretly monitoring an...
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S9 Ep45: How to Make Divorce More Affordable
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#ChooseGoldman Filing for divorce first allows you to control the narrative and set the tone for the entire legal case. This proactive strategy helps you protect your children and assets by requesting specific court orders immediately rather than simply reacting to the other party's moves. • Filing first gives you the advantage of telling your story to the judge affirmatively before the other side responds. • You gain the immediate opportunity to seek protective orders to safeguard assets and ensure stability for your children. • Being an "actor" rather than a "reactor" allows for better...
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S9 Ep44: How Courts Handle Parents Who Bad-Mouth Each Other to the Kids
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#ChooseGoldman This episode explores how the court handles parents who bad-mouth each other and provides strategies for managing a high-conflict or narcissistic ex. Learn why shifting to written communication and setting firm boundaries are essential steps to protect your case and your children. • Stay off emotional battlegrounds and avoid reacting to inflammatory behavior to prevent the other party from controlling the situation. • Move all communication to writing to document the other parent’s tone and ensure all interactions are transparent to the court. • Document consistent...
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S9 Ep43: Can Text Messages Make or Break Your Case
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#ChooseGoldman Many people believe that brief, informal text messages carry little weight in court, but these digital records often serve as unfiltered evidence that can significantly impact the outcome of a legal case. • Text messages provide the court with a window into your authentic, unfiltered behavior, which contrasts with the "staged" persona often presented during formal witness testimony. • The tone of your communication is frequently more significant than the length of the message, as it reveals how you act when you believe you are away from public scrutiny. • To protect your...
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S9 Ep42: How to Fight Against a Narcissistic Ex
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#ChooseGoldman Dealing with a narcissistic ex during divorce requires a strategic shift from emotional reactions to objective documentation and firm boundaries. By communicating exclusively in writing and focusing on behavioral patterns, you can present a clear, factual case to the court. • Avoid emotional battlegrounds by refusing to engage in inflammatory behavior or arguments that escalate conflict. • Transition to written communication such as email or text to eliminate verbal abuse and document the ex's tone. • Focus on documenting consistent patterns of behavior in a business-like...
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S9 Ep41: How to Protect Your 401(k) in Divorce
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#ChooseGoldman Protecting your 401(k) during a divorce involves distinguishing separate pre-marital property from marital assets while navigating complex tax rules. This guide outlines how to use detailed records and legal orders to safeguard your retirement savings from unnecessary penalties. • Identify and document the exact value of your 401(k) as of your wedding date to protect it as separate property. • Secure complete records from your plan administrator to prove which portions were accumulated during the marriage. • Avoid taking any early withdrawals during the divorce process to...
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S9 Ep40: Should I File First or Wait to Be Served
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#ChooseGoldman Deciding whether to file for divorce first or wait to be served is a strategic choice that can define the direction of your case. While the legal timeline often remains the same, taking the lead allows you to be an actor who controls the narrative rather than a reactor who simply responds to claims. • Filing first gives you the primary opportunity to set the tone and explain your specific reasons for custody or asset requests to the court. • Initiating the process allows you to immediately ask for protective orders to ensure family stability and protect marital assets. •...
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Refusing a child custody evaluation in Michigan is a dangerous legal gamble. In this episode, Attorney Akiva Goldman breaks down the serious consequences of ignoring a court-ordered evaluation, and why cooperation is critical in protecting your parental rights.
• You could be held in contempt of court
• The judge may assume the evaluation would be unfavorable
• Custody may be granted to the other parent
• Your refusal can damage your credibility in court
• Evaluations strongly influence the court’s final ruling
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