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For Better, Worse, or Divorce
For Better, Worse, or Divorce is a podcast where we discuss all matters relating to family law. When it comes to family law litigation, your hosts Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath of Walters Gilbreath, PLLC have a reputation of being fierce and effective. Walters Gilbreath, PLLC represents clients in cases involving a broad range of issues, including high net-worth property litigation, business valuation issues, parental alienation, jury trials, complex property division, and contested custody and possession. For years, our award-winning attorneys have been advocating for the rights of families and we started this podcast to share some tips and insights with our listeners. This podcast does not provide legal advice and because every family and situation are different, you should contact our team of attorneys if you have specific legal questions.If you have suggestions on topics you would like us to cover, or if you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email us at podcast@waltersgilbreath.com.
Episodes
117 episodes
Episode #116: Discussing No-Fault Divorces
In this episode, Jake Gilbreath and Brian Walters break down the ins and outs of no-fault divorces. Jake and Brian discuss the history and evolution of no-fault divorce laws, some of the latest legal developments currently in the news and how p...
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Episode #115: Divorce Day One | Understanding The First Steps
In this episode, Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath break down what happens after you officially retain a law firm for your divorce. From understanding the consultation process and attorney-client privilege to filing the petition, setting communi...
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Episode #114: Interview with Melissa in Chaos | Parenting Kids with Special Needs, Finding Strength, and Building Community
On this episode, Jake and Sarah Gilbreath sit down with Melissa Hammerle—mother of four, military wife, and advocate for families raising children with special needs. Melissa shares her journey of parenting two children with complex medical and...
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Episode #113: Navigating Domestic Violence in Family Law Cases
In this episode, Brian Walters meets with associate attorney Raya Jackson to discuss the critical issue of domestic violence in family law cases. Brian and Raya break down the legal framework and protective measures available to victims, discus...
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Episode #112: Complexities in 50/50 Custody | Interview with Leigh Baseheart Kahn
Brian Walters meets with Leigh Baseheart Kahn, partner of Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP, a NYC and South Florida-based family law firm, to discuss the complexities of 50/50 child custody arrangements. Brian and Leigh tackle common ...
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Episode #111: Understanding Mediation in Family Law
Walters Gilbreath attorneys Ryan Segall and Jessica Davis, both certified ...
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Episode #110: "Gray Divorces" and Navigating the End of Long-Term Marriages | Interview with Carolyn Grimes
Brian Walters meets with Carolyn Grimes, partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, to discuss “gray divorces” and the complexities to consider for couples headed towards divorce after long-term marriages. Brian and Carolyn wra...
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Episode #109: High-Net-Worth and 2nd Time Divorces: Lessons from the Lopez/Affleck Split | Hollywood & Family Law Series
For the third episode in our "Hollywood & Family Law" series, Brian Walters, Jake Gilbreath, and the firm's Marketing Director Katy Justice dive into the Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez divorce and discuss how celebrities and high-n...
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Episode #108: Navigating Financial Transitions | Interview with Financial Advisor Jennifer Lee
Brian Walters meets with financial advisor and author Jennifer Lee on her experience working with clients navigating life transitions, including divorce. Jennifer discusses her divorce checklist, which offers essential tips for people facing fi...
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Episode #107: 'Tradwives' and Texas Family Law
In this episode, Jake Gilbreath and Brian Walters dive into the 'tradwives' movement and its implications in modern Texas family law cases. Jake and Brian discuss the challenges and legal considerations that arise when traditional roles meet co...
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Episode #106: The Bright Side of Divorce | Interview with Marriage and Family Therapist Sammy Jo Allen
Jake Gilbreath meets with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor Sammy Jo Allen, LMFT-S, to discuss a recent CNN article titled "the bright side of divorce, according to experts." With the help of the article, Jake and Sammy highligh...
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Episode #105: Relocation Issues in Family Law
In this episode, Brian Walters meets with Dallas-based partner Carson Steinbauer to discuss the complexities of relocation issues in family law cases. Brian and Carson break down relocation laws in the state of Texas and explore the legal chall...
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Episode #104: Divorce Delays in Pitt/Jolie Case | Hollywood & Family Law Series
For the next episode in our "Hollywood & Family Law" series, Brian Walters, Jake Gilbreath, and the firm's Marketing Director Katy Justice dive into the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorce, exploring what causes lengthy delays in ...
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Episode #103: High Conflict Divorces | Interview with Olivia St. Clair Long
Brian Walters meets with Olivia St. Clair Long, founder and principal attorney of the O. Long Firm in Illinois to do a deep dive into high conflict divorces and their experience handling these types of cases. Brian and Olivia share their insigh...
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Episode #102: Financial Decisions and Divorce (NY Post Article)
In this episode, Jake Gilbreath and Brian Walters discuss a recent article by the NY Post, 40% Have Ended a Relationship Over a...
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Episode #101: Fraud in Family Law
In this episode, Brian Walters meets with one of the firm's Dallas-based partners Carson Steinbauer to discuss the issue of fraud in family law cases. From hidden assets to fraudulent documents and misrepresentations, Brian and Carson break dow...
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Episode #100: Our 100th Episode!
Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath celebrate 100 episodes of the "For Better, Worse, or Divorce" podcast by sharing a few of their favorite recent episodes and what listeners can look forward to in upcoming episodes. The partners also discuss som...
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Episode #99: Interview with Stepmom Expert and Life Coach Jamie Scrimgeour
In this episode, Jake and Sarah Gilbreath sit down with Jamie Scrimgeour, a renowned stepfamily coach, podcast host, and creator of the online community for stepmoms, "The Kick-Ass Stepmom Project." Jamie shares her journey from becoming a step...
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Episode #98: Personal Finances and Divorce (CNBC Article)
In this episode, Jake Gilbreath and Brian Walters discuss a recent CNBC Article, "7 Common Ways a Divorce Can Change Your Personal Finances" by breaking down the points identifi...
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Episode #97: Navigating High Conflict Cases | Interview with Bill Eddy
In this episode, Brian Walters meets with Bill Eddy, the co-founder of the High Conflict Institute and a renowned expert and author on high conflict personalities. Brian and Bill delve into the complexities of family law cases that involve high...
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Episode #96: Parental Alienation Claims in Barker/Moakler Case | Hollywood & Family Law Series
For our second episode in our "Hollywood & Family Law" series, Brian Walters, Jake Gilbreath and the firm's Marketing Director Katy Justice discuss Shanna Moakler accusing her ex-husband Travis Barker and his new wife Kourtney Kard...
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Episode #95: Houston Counties | Texas Counties Series
In the last episode in our Texas Counties series, Brian Walters meets with associate attorney JB Bobbitt to discuss practicing family law in the different counties that make up the surrounding Houston area (such as Harris, Fort Bend, M...
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Episode #94: Counties in Austin & Central Texas | Texas Counties series
In the next episode in our Texas Counties series, Jake Gilbreath meets with one of the firm's associate attorneys, Stefani Preston-Kryder, to discuss practicing family law in the different counties that make up the surrounding Austin area (Trav...
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Episode #93: Counties in Dallas Fort Worth | Texas Counties Series
In the second episode of our Texas Counties series, Dallas-based partners Ryan Segall and Carson Steinbauer discuss the different counties in the surrounding Dallas-Forth Worth area and their experience handling family law cases in the...
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Episode #92: San Antonio & Bexar County | Texas Counties Series
In the first episode of our Texas Counties Series, Brian Walters meets with Lauren Scott, one of our associate attorneys based in San Antonio, to discuss the structure of the Bexar County family court system, local rules and procedures, and the...
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