Blawg of Attorney Christine M Bechtold

Client Reviews: All 5.0 out of 5.0 reviews on Lawyers.com “ Christine was very helpful and persistent in my divorce case. I would definitely use her services should I need them in the future” “ Ms. Bechtold always responded to my questions and provided me with the legal services I needed in a timely manner. I would recommend her to others who are seeking a hands-on attentive attorney.” “ Very easy to deal with. Answered all my questions.” "Ms. Bechtold was very professional, and very helpful in the process of my divorce. She was able to answer all of my questions on the process and application of my divorce. I would highly recommend her services to anyone I know needing legal services.” “Ms. Bechtold always replies promptly to communications. She is an expert in her fields and her fees are very reasonable. She explains things in laymen's terms so that I can fully understand them, since I am not a lawyer. I've been very happy with her se

A temporary hearing is unique to family law. It is not a full trial, but a quick hearing with the judge. The temporary hearing can be held in open court or in the judge’s chambers. The purpose of this hearing is to determine what will happen while a divorce is pending. A temporary hearing can address: Where the parties will live Who will stay in the martial home Who is responsible for covering bills Who will keep which vehicle Will there be alimony Will one party pay the other’s attorney’s fees Who the children will live with When the other parent will have visitation with the children What amount of child support will be paid During a temporary hearing, both attorneys present a brief overview of the case, call witnesses to the stand, and argue their case to the judge. There is no jury involved in a temporary hearing, although there may be other parties in the Courtroom. The temporary hearing is limited to two live witnesses, th