NLG Family Law associate attorney Tia Rowe joins Pete to talk about two important topics to help those going through a divorce – legal research and the appeals process.  Legal Research What should you expect from the research effort? Why is research important? Tia fills Pete in on why this is a valuable part of every case, where lawyers search, how they stay current, and more. They also talk about the difference between case law and statutes, and how case laws sometimes are just bad. The Appeals Process What does it mean to appeal your divorce? Why might you do that? How does the appeals process differ from the first proceeding? It’s not for everyone or every divorce, but there are times when it makes sense. Tia discusses these situations with Pete. Links & Notes Schedule a consult with Seth Got a question you want to ask on the show? Click here! (00:00) - Welcome to How to Split a Toaster (03:08) - Meet Tia Rowe (03:27) - Legal Research (04:29) - Case Law and Statutes (08:13) - When Laws Go Bad (10:06) - Testing Bad Case Law (11:48) - Finding Research to Sway the Case (13:31) - Tia's Backstory (15:47) - The Appeals Process (20:32) - Jurisdiction and the Panel (23:34) - Oral Arguments (25:09) - Wrapping Up Establishing trust with Co-Parents can be difficult when alcohol abuse is involved. Use Soberlink as an opportunity to improve co-parenting arrangements. Visit their site to learn more and get a promo code for $50 off.