From the Eyes of an Attorney: Speaking with Divorce Attorney and Founder of Cordell and Cordell, Joe Cordell
Joe Cordell, Co-Founder of his company with his wife, is an attorney in Missouri who represents the largest domestic relations firm in the U.S., with a presence in 42 states, 300 attorneys, and who represents about 96% male clients. Joe maintains dadsdivorce.com, mensdivorce.com, and mensrights.com. There are helpful resources such as a YouTube channel, Tips to Be a Better Co-Parent, and a Back to School Co-Parenting guide.
Some ideas that emerged from the episode include the following.
It is not a level playing field for men.
The scene is different today because of the capacity of the courts to move money around.
Male clients often think that since they have the ability to earn money they would get primary custody. Their assumption is not true.
Today, it is a simple administrative matter, a division of labor, and we have the legal machinery to move money from a man to the hands of a nurturing mother.
The fact that a man is earning money does not provide him an edge but as a matter of fact it is a detriment.
Primary decisions that need to be made are physical and legal custody.
Legal custody means the ability to make major decisions in the children’s lives that affect health, education, and religion.
50-50 parenting is more complex than it appears at first glance. A Judge may conclude it is not in the child’s best interest to agree to co-parenting.
Sexual abuse is less of a weapon today than in the 1990s but an Order of Protection is also used, is effective, and easier to obtain since it requires less evidence. A guardian ad litem often does not work because they have an undue influence over the treatment of children.
Learn more about your hosts Mick Smith and Kindra Riber. They are waging the war on ending the pain of divorce, parental alienation, custody battles and the break-up of families. Their purpose is to give you the tools on how to heal in the aftermath of family trauma and drama.
Learn more about Mick Smith:
Get Mick's Book: Burning America: Amazon.com: Burning America: In the Best Interest of The Children?: 9781956353259: Smith, G Mick: Books
Listen to his podcast: The Doctor of Digital™ GMick Smith, PhD | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com
Learn More About Kindra Riber:
Meet Kindra | Speak Life Into Strife (kindraspeaks.com)
If you are going through a high-conflict divorce or a custody battle, please reach out to us at:
theaftermathhealing@gmail.com
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