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Entries from August 2009

Bored and Loving it.

August 11th, 2009 · No Comments

For those of you following my blogs, you will notice that I have lost my two puppies, Ninja and Gixxer.  Ninja past away in April from a heart attack and Gixxer was put down July 23, 2009 after his battle with prostate cancer.  Now our son, Lance was born July 17, 2009.  If you may […]

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How to Prepare Your Witness for Court?

August 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Often asked by clients they have a witness they would like to speak for them but how do we prepare them?  To prepare a witness for court there are just a few basic simple rules to which I require not only the witness but also the client to follow.  Here are a few of those […]

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Tags: Divorce & criminal discussion

Protective Order Preparation

August 11th, 2009 · No Comments

What is involved in a Protective Order Hearing?  At a protective order hearing or PO hearing I will generally ask the client a series of questions regarding the abuse he or she has endured during their relationship.  Yes, that means you must be on the stand to answer these questions.  Then the opposing side will […]

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Tags: Divorce & criminal discussion

Discovery

August 11th, 2009 · No Comments

What is discovery?  Discovery is the process in which attorneys obtain information from the other side to determine their case.  It is used in divorce cases to learn about the assets and liabilities.  It is also used to find out who the parties intend to call for witnesses, or experts.  Usually it is sent out […]

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Tags: Divorce & criminal discussion