Stephen Williams
Principles before Position
Why do we react the way we do to our circumstances, our interactions or even the daily news? Why does the same set of factual information...
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Stephen Williams
- Aug 19, 2018
- 4 min
Dealing with DHR, Part 1 – DHR is Law Enforcement
This the first post in a series we’re doing on Child Custody and Child Support cases involving DHR. We’ll update this post and others...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 12, 2018
- 1 min
Answers on Avvo: Leaving the House
Leaving the house at the end of a marriage or relationship, especially with a child in tow, is a delicate situation. Here, we’re able to...
Stephen Williams
- Jun 26, 2018
- 1 min
Answers on Avvo: Restraining Order Question
Here’s a great question and my response to issues and circumstances related to Restraining Orders and PFAs: https://www.avvo.com/legal-an...
Stephen Williams
- May 13, 2018
- 1 min
Answers on Avvo – Birth Certificate Questions
Here’s a great question and my response to issues and circumstances related to Birth Certificates: https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/doe...
Stephen Williams
- Apr 26, 2018
- 4 min
Ignore-ance is Bliss – “Responding” to Harassment in Child Custody
We have posted before about the best ways to deal with the Other Side in Child Custody case, e.g., focusing on the facts, but a quote I...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 19, 2018
- 4 min
Foxtrot FAQ: What is an emergency and how does Foxtrot handle it?
From Foxtrot’s perspective, an Emergency is something that is an immediate threat to your life, liberty or property. In most cases, if...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 19, 2018
- 1 min
Foxtrot FAQ: Do you bill by the hour or charge a flat fee?
We’re glad you asked! We bill by the hour. And frankly, we do that for you, the Client. In such unpredictable environments and processes...
Stephen Williams
- Feb 18, 2018
- 1 min
Foxtrot FAQ: Can you meet with me on a Saturday?
Yes!!! We understand how busy Committed Parents and Caring Relatives can get during the week. We routinely schedule Initial Consultations...
Stephen Williams
- Jan 10, 2018
- 2 min
Foxtrot FAQ: How much for a Child Custody consultation?
Thank you for your willingness to take action as a committed parent or caring relative working for your child’s best interest. Before...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 22, 2017
- 4 min
10 Commandments of Co-Parenting in Child Custody – 1. Thou Shalt Not Use Your Child as a Spy (VIDEO)
This topic is so important it was one of our first Youtube videos. I’m surprised I was this chill about the subject at the time because...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 5, 2017
- 5 min
10 Commandments of Co-Parenting in Child Custody – 2. Don’t Record Conversations with Your Co-Parent
My years of legal study, my review and continuing legal education of the Rules of Evidence, but most of all, my experience as a Child...
Stephen Williams
- Sep 1, 2017
- 3 min
One Frequent Answer to 1000s of Frequently Asked Child Custody Questions
“My life has been filled with terrible misfortune, most of which never happened.” – Michel de Montagne Or, if you go to church in the...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 27, 2017
- 6 min
Why (and when) compromise and flexibility are overrated in Child Custody and Co‑Parenting
Decide – to come to a resolution; from the latin de-, meaning “off”, and caedere, meaning “to cut.” * * * Compromise...
Stephen Williams
- Dec 17, 2016
- 1 min
Focus on the Facts in Your Child Custody Case (VIDEO)
Where are you spending your energy during your child custody case? This video contains some quick directions on where to focus your...
Stephen Williams
- Aug 18, 2016
- 1 min
Why Your Child Custody Lawyer Needs Technology
Anyone with a Facebook, Twitter, or “Insta” account knows the ability of technology to connect us. The ability to connect with your...
Stephen Williams
- Jul 9, 2016
- 1 min
Be Effective…and then be a Parent.
Last time we wrote we talked about how to “show love” in Child Custody cases. We did that because it’s easier to show a judge what you’re...
Stephen Williams
- May 23, 2016
- 2 min
Show Some Love In Your Child Custody Case
You love your child. Of course you do, we know that. We also know that you want to get on the stand and tell the judge how much you love...
Stephen Williams
- May 16, 2016
- 2 min
Toxic Stress for Children in Child Custody, Part 2
In part 1, we discussed research the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (“HCDC”) had conducted on toxic stress in...
Stephen Williams
- May 10, 2016
- 2 min
Toxic Stress for Children in Child Custody, Part 1
Stress is something we all experience. We deal with stress at work, with our children, with our relationships, and we do our best to deal...
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