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Pro Se Perils: The Case Against Self-Representation

Pro Se Perils when Parties Insist on Self-Representation in Their Case The case against self-representation relies on the idea that one?s own judgment can be compromised by their emotion and investment in the underlying issue. Parties in divorce and family law actions should not represent themselves in the case without a lawyer, which is referred

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Divorce and Christmas Podcast 2018

Enjoy family law tips in our annual Divorce and Christmas Podcast It?s the week before Christmas and this is the Scroggins Law Group family law podcast with Mark Scroggins. Mark is the principal and founding attorney at Scroggins Law Group. He is Board-Certified in Family Law and today he shares his insight on navigating the

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When Parents Must Negotiate Child Custody During a Separation

Debating child custody with a spouse can be a grueling, uncomfortable and painful process. Even if the separation was amicable, pent up feelings and resentments can easily bubble to the surface during negotiations over child custody. It can be an emotional conversation to have, and each parent may worry their children may be taken away

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Child Custody After Divorce

Spouses who are going through divorce and have shared children together, may eventually have to talk about child custody matters. This topic can become heated very quickly, especially if the parents do not agree on where the children are to go after the divorce is finalized. One parent may want to move away with the

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Divorce Strategy: Estate Planning

If you are planning to file for divorce or have recently started a divorce suit, your divorce strategy estate planning lists cover periods before, during and after divorce. Why do so many of us wait until we are taking an overseas family vacation to update our estate planning documents? Statistically we are all at greater

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Helping Children Adjust During a Custody Battle

When two parents are in the middle of an emotionally-charged custody battle, children may be left feeling confused and heartbroken. Disputes over child custody can quickly turn sour, as resentments and pent-up feelings are expressed. It is important that even in the most sensitive negotiations, that each parent makes decisions that are in the best

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