Lawfully Ever After
Lawfully Ever After
Julie Potts, Esq
In this podcast, Julie Potts, Esq covers a wide range of family law topics including tips and opinions for navigating legal matters in divorce, custody and support; as well as candid conversations to help listeners get through the other side of one of the toughest times of their lives. Julie is a family law attorney located in Chester County, Pennsylvania and you can also find her @LawyerJulie on TikTok. Please remember nothing in this podcast should be considered legal advice, and you should always consult with your own attorney if you have questions about your specific situation.
Custody Scenarios #2: WWJD (What Would Julie Do?)
Send a text In this episode, we take real-life custody scenarios anonymously posted on the internet and get @LawyerJulie's overall thoughts, where the law comes in to play, and some ideas of how she might handle the situation. Please remember that Julie is NOT giving legal advice and these are NOT stories from her actual clients. We cover a lot in this episode, including: (00:37) Can a co-parent violate custody orders if they have mental health concerns and are worried about the safety of th...
Feb 16, 2024
31 min
Get a Job to Avoid Financial Abuse
Send a text In this episode, @LawyerJulie from TikTok talks about the importance of getting a job to avoid the very common problem of financial abuse in a marriage. Should you get a job if it reduces your spousal support/alimony? How do you afford a divorce if you don't have your own bank account? Julie answers these questions and more. Show Notes: Learn more about Julie Potts, Esq on her website https://juliepottsesq.com Follow Julie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyerjulie Fo...
Dec 12, 2023
26 min
Britney Spears Through The Family Law Lens
Send a text Emily listened to the Britney Spears audiobook and couldn't wait to get Julie's take on her divorce and custody issues! In this episode we discuss: Generational trauma and the importance of breaking the cycleIf you file for divorce first do you have to pay your ex's legal fees?The importance of a solid foundationShould she have lost custody when she was 5150d?Navigating custody cases after one parent has a severe mental breakdown and has to go to inpatient therapy and/or rehab.&n...
Oct 30, 2023
48 min
Random thoughts: Courts, Oaths, Water Bottles, and Pets
Send a text This short episode covers a few random topics: Are the courts reasonable?When is it considered perjury?What's the weirdest "asset" Julie saw clients fighting over?Can you go to pet custody court?Follow Julie on TikTok @LawyerJulie and if you have questions you'd like answered on the podcast, e-mail her [email protected] Show Notes: Learn more about Julie Potts, Esq on her website https://juliepottsesq.com Follow Julie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyerjulie Follow ...
Oct 24, 2023
8 min
Hate your coparent? Don't tell your kids!
Send a text One of Julie's biggest pet peeves is when one parent talks poorly about the other parent directly to, or in front of, their child. She covers alienation, triangulation, and some true story scenarios where the kids were deeply affected by being put in the middle. This episode has examples, practical tips, and what you might hear in court if you try to influence your child's loyalty to one parent over the other. Show Notes: Learn more about Julie Potts, Esq on her we...
Jul 27, 2023
16 min
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