First 72 Hours: An Emergency Legal & Practical Checklist After Separation or Being Served

When separation or papers arrive, the first 72 hours shape both safety and the legal record. In this five‑minute episode Jeff Hensley delivers a focused, practical checklist listeners can act on immediately: how to secure personal safety and emergency protective orders, exactly what documents and digital evidence to preserve, and the short financial and custody steps that limit damage and preserve options. Delivered in a conversational, non-technical style, Jeff walks through common mistakes people make in the panic window and gives concrete examples of what judges actually look for in early evidence. The episode leaves listeners with three clear things to do right now, plus where to get help and what to bring to their first attorney meeting—so they can stabilize the situation and protect their children and finances before long-term decisions are made.