Season 2 - Episode 15: You've Just Been Served? Key Things to Look for to Check the Legal Document Validity
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If you've just been served, don’t panic—know what to look for. In this episode, Tracey B breaks down the essential elements to examine when you receive a legal document, motion, or petition in a family court case.
Whether you're the petitioner or respondent, it's critical to understand the procedural, factual, and substantive grounds on which motions are built. Tracey walks you through the top things to watch out for to protect your rights and respond effectively—especially if you're representing yourself in court.
We’ll discuss:
✅ The importance of reviewing the court caption for accuracy
✅ How to identify whether a motion is procedural or substantive
✅ Strategic ways to buy time when errors are found
✅ When to consider a legal consultation (and when you might not need one)
✅ How to spot misleading or irrelevant “evidence” in attached exhibits
✅ Why emotional manipulation is common—and how to stay focused
🎧 Tune in now and learn how to audit legal documents like a pro so you don’t miss critical deadlines or fall for common courtroom tricks.
Family Court can be traumatic! And trying to handle your case on your own can be even more catastrophic. There are twists & turns at every stage that you need to be aware of and to prepare for. Having a solid Gameplan and someone to help you execute it effectively can make all the difference in the Universe (not just the world.) We know all about the bias, corruption, and dysfunction being handed out by the system. We just want you to have a fighting chance by leveling the playing field.
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