The Space Between.
The Space Between.
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Attorney & Author, Nicole Sodoma, the marriage-loving divorce attorney, leads informative and encouraging conversations, tips, and anecdotes on separation and divorce, relating her 25 years of experience in counseling and litigating thousands of divorce cases. She is the Founder and Managing Principal of Sodoma Law, the leading family law firm in the Carolinas.She has gained national recognition for her expertise in divorce, custody, and co-parenting, with her insights featured in major media outlets like TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and The Washington Post.Nicole has been acknowledged as a top attorney and entrepreneur by several regional publications.Under her leadership, Sodoma Law has grown to over 50 employees across 7 office locations in two states.She is also a Certified Parenting Coordinator, Certified Collaborative Law Attorney, and an All American Speaker.Additionally, Nicole is the author of "PLEASE DON'T SAY YOU'RE SORRY," a book offering an empowering perspective on marriage, separation, and divorce, released on May 24, 2022.
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Primary themes include parenting schedules, custody trends, and practical tips for parents navigating divorce. Episodes cover topics such as the intricacies of building effective parenting plans, shifts towards shared parenting arrangements, and the role of technology in custody dynamics. Specific examples include discussions on handling holiday parenting time disputes and preparing for court when seeking custody orders.
Attorney & Author, Nicole Sodoma, the marriage-loving divorce attorney, leads informative and encouraging conversations, tips, and anecdotes on separation and divorce, relating her 25 years of experience in counseling and litigating thousands of divorce cases. She is the Founder and Managing Principal of Sodoma Law, the leading family law firm in the Carolinas.
She has gained national recognition for her expertise in divorce, custody, and co-parenting, with her insights featured in major media outlets like TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and The Washington Post.
Nicole has been acknowledged as a top attorney and entrepreneur by several regional publications.
Under her leadership, Sodoma Law has grown to over 50 employees across 7 office locations in two states.
She is also a Certified Parenting Coordinator, Certified Collaborative Law Attorney, and an All American Speaker.
Additionally, Nicole is the author of “PLEASE DON’T SAY YOU’RE SORRY,” a book offering an empowering perspective on marriage, separation, and divorce, released on May 24, 2022.
Nicole interviews her colleague Justin Shealy, a family law attorney with Sodoma Law’s South Carolina office, about what private investigators actually do in divorce and custody cases, and how far removed that work is from what people expect from TV. The conversation moves through where PIs genuinely help a case, from alimony and custody to hidden assets and digital footprints, and where clients waste money chasing evidence that won’t move the needle.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 — Meet Justin Shealy and what family law covers across the Carolinas
00:54 — What private investigators actually do (and don’t do)
01:42 — The biggest misconception clients have about PIs
04:30 — Cohabitation, alimony, and the 90-day rule in South Carolina
05:50 — Using a PI in child custody cases
08:13 — Uncovering hidden income and financial red flags
14:53 — How technology and social media create a digital footprint
19:16 — Where clients cross the line into stalking
23:14 — Deciding whether hiring a PI is worth it
30:42 — What to do first if you think you need a PI
About Our Guest:
Justin Shealy is a family law attorney with Sodoma Law’s South Carolina office, practicing family law across the Carolinas. He is active in the York County bar and known for thoughtful client communication. Outside the office, he is a dad, a husband, and a foster parent.
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