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12 Pearls of Wisdom - Annual Lessons Learned to Implement in 2022
Here’s my annual list of lessons learned from my 2021 columns and a reminder to put these strategies into practice in 2022.


Trial Court Did Not Abuse Its Discretion When It Awarded Custody of Child to Stepfather
Trial court did not abuse its discretion when it awarded custody of Child to Stepfather, over the objection of Father.


COA Review of Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act Has Relevance to Divorce Property Settlement Issues
Pursuant to the parties’ 2018 Decree, Wife owed Husband a property settlement payment of $200,000. As the 90-day payment deadline approached


Trial Court Did Not Err When Awarding Custody of Child to Paternal Grandmother
The trial court did not err when it awarded custody of Child to a third party, Paternal Grandmother, instead of to Mother.


Top Business Expert Shares Negotiation Lessons
I recently spoke with two very successful business professionals about the strategies they’ve


Negotiation Lessons from United States Senators Joe Manchin & Jon Ky
A number of years ago I wrote about the negotiation strategies of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ). Given that


IN. Supreme Court -Trust Distribution Division Hinging on Beneficiary’s Marital Status was Not Unlawful Restraint
Rotert was one of two adult children of Marcille, who passed away in 2016. Prior to Marcille’s death, she executed a revocable trust.


Indiana Supreme Court Issues Order Amending Parenting Time Guidelines in 2022
On October 5, 2021, the Indiana Supreme Court issued an order amending the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines...


Trial Court within Its Discretion to Modify Custody to Father After Mother’s Alcohol-Related Crimes
Mother and Father shared joint legal custody of their two children, ages 14 and 11, with Mother providing the primary residence for the...


Trial Court Did Not Err in Granting Custody to Mother Even Though Parties & Expert Recommended Joint Custody
Husband and Wife married in 2010, had Child together, and then, in 2018, Wife filed her petition for dissolution of marriage....


Trial Court Did Not Err Denying Parents’ Effort to Withdraw Previously Executed Adoption Consents
Trial court did not err when it denied parents’ effort to withdraw previously executed adoption consents. While the parents sought to withdr


Business Startup Negotiation Lessons
About 15 years ago I started a negotiation software company and began a series of some of my most professionally challenging negotiations.


Top Ten Negotiation Mistakes: Part Two
Mistakes happen in negotiation and in life. Our challenge? How to avoid them. Last month I described five common negotiation mistakes. Here


COA Suggest Potential Error for Trial Courts Not to Consider Differences in Cost of Living in Child
It is potential error for a trial court calculating child support not to consider differences in the cost of living, where one parent...


Trial Court’s Grandparent Visitation Order Was Remanded to Develop Specific Findings as Required
Paternal Grandparents sought a visitation order with Grandchild after the death of their son, Grandchild’s father. Following a hearing, the


Trial Court Erred in Finding Mother’s Failure to Communicate with Her Children Was Justified
Mother and Father had two children out of wedlock. Mother had recurring drug problems that resulted in a CHINS investigation. Father...


Do NOT Buy a House with a Friend, Partner or Family Member Without Talking to an Attorney
This article is a result of my recent experience involving unmarried couples purchasing homes together only to end their relationship and...


Top 10 Negotiation Mistakes: Part One
I have a confession to make - despite having spent an enormous amount of time in the last 25 years studying, teaching, and consulting on...


Trial Court Erred in Not Providing for Grandparent’s Visitation
Child was born to parents who had complicated legal and substance abuse problems, and Child was immediately placed in the care of Child’s...


4 Pandemic Negotiation Lessons
4 Pandemic Negotiation Lessons Notes on Negotiation : Â Written by Marty Latz, Latz Negotiation Institute I was shocked and dismayed a...
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