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Divorce
Divorce: when abuse is present
What happens during a divorce when abuse is present? How do you safeguard yourself and those you love during those tough times? Divorce can be an incredibly difficult experience, and it gets even more complicated when abuse is involved. With the help of Susan and Tracy in this episode, you’ll learn how to safeguard yourself or your loved ones during these tough times. Knowing the signs of various forms of abuse could prove vital for protecting both yourself and those around you from further harm.
What you need to do when your divorce is final
What happens after a divorce? What are the different judgments and how do they impact you? In this episode Susan and Tracy cover all of those post decree tasks you need to know when your divorce is final. Once the divorce is final, there are a few things you need to think about. You’ll want to make sure that all the necessary judgments have been issued and that you understand them. Property division, alimony (if applicable), child support/custody—these are all important pieces for your post-divorce life.
How to get your child support
Are you not getting your child support? How is child support calculated? Who pays child support? Who gets it? What to do if you’re not getting your child support. How much is Nick Cannon paying in child support? Also, who is Nick Cannon? Tracy and Susan answer those questions with some not so difficult basics you need to know on how to get your child support.
Family Law
What you need to do when your divorce is final
What happens after a divorce? What are the different judgments and how do they impact you? In this episode Susan and Tracy cover all of those post decree tasks you need to know when your divorce is final. Once the divorce is final, there are a few things you need to think about. You’ll want to make sure that all the necessary judgments have been issued and that you understand them. Property division, alimony (if applicable), child support/custody—these are all important pieces for your post-divorce life.
Name Changes in Marriage and Divorce
Why do we change our names when we get married? What’s the history behind changing names in marriage, and what happens when you get divorced? How do you change your name then? Then finally, we’ll talk about moving forward — what to do with the name change.
Stepparent Adoption
Stepparent adoption can be an expensive and tricky legal process to follow. How can you ensure that you know what you need to know before you even start? That’s where this edition of the Lady Lawyer League Podcast comes in. In this episode we cover what happens in the courtroom during a stepparent adoption, plus what and when abandonment can help you in your case.
Estate Planning
Probate & Estate: What You Need to Know
Ever wonder what happens to your stuff after you die? Well, it turns out that the court has a say. Enter Tosha Heavican: Death Esquire – she’s here to give us an inside look at Probate and Estate Law. In this episode, we’ll be discussing all things related to probating an estate. From understanding how the process works to figuring out who gets what when all is said and done. So listen up – Tosha is about to drop some knowledge! Let’s get started!
Trust Accounts
This episode focuses on trust accounts and how they work, including what they are, how to use them, and how they benefit you.
What Happens When You Die Without a Will?
Having a will prepared and in place is something that too many of us delay or put off completely, but a will is one of the most important things you need to do for your family. In this episode, we discuss what happens when you die without a will – the legal consequences and challenges families face without a will in place.
Immigration Law
Protection Orders (Part 3)
How do protection orders impact custody or immigration status? What happens after a violation? Find out today!
Immigration Law
Immigration law is so much more than just green cards and naturalization. The answers you seek — revealed!
Criminal Defense
What happens at an arraignment?
What happens at an arraignment? What should you expect? Susan Reff and Tracy Hightower-Henne discuss what happens during an arraignment in this episode. They give listeners tips on how to prepare for an arraignment, and share the biggest mistakes people make during this process. If you are facing criminal charges, it is important to know what to expect at your arraignment so that you can be as prepared as possible. Make sure to listen to this episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcast so that you have a better understanding of what will happen when you go before a judge.
What can police actually do if you are arrested?
What can the police actually do if you are arrested? Should you cooperate if you are arrested? Can the police lie to you? Do you have to talk to the police if they arrest you? In this episode Susan and Tracy break down what police can actually do if you are arrested, what you should do if you are arrested, and other myths and truths about what police can do during an arrest.
What to do if you get a DUI season 3 premiere
What do you do if you get a DUI? How can you get a DUI in the first place? If you get a DUI you are going to have a lot of questions, and the Lady Lawyer League is back to help you answer them. In this episode, you’ll learn what to do if you get a DUI. Tracy and Susan answer questions like how will this impact your job? How long will it stay on your record? How will it affect future background checks and opportunities? The lady lawyers help you know what to do if you get a DUI.
General Counsel
Suicide Prevention Awareness
One major aspect of mental health awareness is the ability to talk openly and honestly about suicide. This episode of the Lawyer Lady League podcast features Jen Sparrock and Tia Manning, two specialists in the field of mental health, as they break down the myths surrounding suicide, steps to take if you know of someone contemplating suicide, and ways in which we can strengthen our mental health in order to address suicidal thoughts or actions.
Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness month, but what does that actually mean? What are the signs of decaying or problematic mental health? What does actual self-care look like? And who can you talk to if you’re struggling with mental health? This episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcast features Jen Sparrock and Tia Manning, two specialists in the field of mental health, as they discuss mental health awareness from a personal and professional perspective.
Working With Opposing Counsel
Learning to work with opposing counsel in your life doesn’t only apply to attorneys! This episode is all about working together (even with the opposition) to find a respectful and productive outcome for all parties involved.
Meet Our Team
Meeting Sarah Hart and Season 2 Finale
It’s the finale of season two! In this episode, Susan and Tracy celebrate over 60 episodes of the Lady Lawyer League podcast as they bring on new associate attorney Sarah Hart. Together, they discuss some of their favorite episodes and topics they’ve covered up to this point, and they dive into topics they hope to cover in season three.
Queersplaining
What does it mean to be Queer? What does asexual mean? Is it okay to ask these types of questions? This episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcast dives into these questions and many more while celebrating Pride Month in Omaha. This episode features Mark Barta, a paralegal and LGBTQIA+ activist, as they explore and discuss what this abbreviation stands for and what you can do to stand up for equal rights in Omaha.
Then and Now in the Queermosphere
June is Pride Month, but what does that mean? How does our state support LGBTQIA+ members, and what is the best way to get informed on this issue? Today’s Lady Lawyer League podcast features Mark Barta, a paralegal at Hightower Reff Law, who also dedicates much of his time advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights. This episode explores the challenges Mark has found living in Omaha compared to other cities, and the encouraging signs of support that give hope to those who need it most.
Lady Lawyer Life
Meeting Sarah Hart and Season 2 Finale
It’s the finale of season two! In this episode, Susan and Tracy celebrate over 60 episodes of the Lady Lawyer League podcast as they bring on new associate attorney Sarah Hart. Together, they discuss some of their favorite episodes and topics they’ve covered up to this point, and they dive into topics they hope to cover in season three.
Launching Into Lady Lawyerhood
Join lady lawyers Susan Reff and Joy Kathurima as they go over all the trials and tribulations of being a lady lawyer. From public and private backlash to school vs actuality, down to what you wear, launching into lady lawyerhood is so much more than meets the eye.
Marketing 101
We join Hightower Reff Law’s own Kari Ramsey to discuss the importance of marketing for entrepreneurs today.