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Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

Covers family law, estate planning, and probate in Minnesota. By Jennifer R. Lewis Kannegieter.

http://www.yourminnesotafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 23
5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney

1. What areas of law do you practice? Does the attorney limit their practice to one or two areas, or do they take the “Jack of all trades” approach? There are many different areas of law; if an attorney practices a little bit of…
May 16
5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate

5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate

Buying a house can be an exciting, and overwhelming, time. For couples purchasing real estate there are some legal consequences they should be aware of. All too often these consequences are not considered until the relationship…
May 9
Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children

Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children

One of the most difficult things in any paternity or divorce case is figuring out the schedule for your children – this comes into play when talking about both physical custody and parenting time. In Minnesota, physical custody is the…

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

May 23
Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

The National Transportation Safety Board caused a stir recently when it recommended lowering the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence to .05 percent nationwide. The legal limit in Pennsylvania, as well as in almost every…
May 15
Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender

Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent shockwaves through the lending world in May 2012 when it issued its opinion in Commerce Bank/Harrisburg v. Kessler. In the case, the Court held that a bank's open-end mortgage was subordinate to a…
Apr 30
Consumer Alert

Consumer Alert

About a week or so ago the stack of letters pictured to the right arrived in the mail like a stack of Christmas Cards. The letters were from "Corporate Records Services" and stated on the front of the envelope "IMPORTANT ANNUAL MINUTES…

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Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois divorce law. From Michael Roe.

http://www.illinoisdivorcelawyerblog.com/

May 23
How to Recover from an Affair Involving Borderline Personality Disorder

How to Recover from an Affair Involving Borderline Personality Disorder

How to Recover from an Affair Involving Borderline Personality Disorder By Tommy (http://youmebpd.com/) The feeling of pain and betrayal that an affair causes is something I would wish on almost no one, but when you add in the addition of...
May 22
PDAN: This is Borderline Personality Disorder! Signs and Symptom

PDAN: This is Borderline Personality Disorder! Signs and Symptom

http://www.pdan.org...
May 4
Insider's Divorce Tip

Insider's Divorce Tip

Experienced divorce practitioners have come to develop ideas about certain issues or triggers that can cause the contested divorce process to spiral into chaos or high costs. I have my own ideas about these triggers, one of them involving…

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New York Divorce Report

Covers child custody, child support, divorce, equitable distribution, marriage, spousal maintenance, and visitation. By Daniel E. Clement.

http://divorce.clementlaw.com/

May 23
New York Maintenance Laws To Change: How Will Post Divorce Maintenance Be Determined?

New York Maintenance Laws To Change: How Will Post Divorce Maintenance Be Determined?

The laws governing spousal maintenance in New York may be soon be changing. The Law Revision Commission issued a recommendation that New York adopt a formula to determine not only temporary maintenance, but post divorce…
May 2
10 Things NOT To Do in a Divorce

10 Things NOT To Do in a Divorce

Bob was always claiming poverty during his divorce. In order to cut his expenses, without a word to me or his wife, he cancelled the collision insurance on his wife’s car. Of course, Bob had no luck - as soon as…
Apr 16
New York Pre- Nuptial Agreement Upheld: How Would You Rule?

New York Pre- Nuptial Agreement Upheld: How Would You Rule?

New York divorce courts will uphold unambiguous terms of a pre-nuptial agreement even if enforcing the agreement seems harsh. How would you decide this case if you were the judge? (I will try and hide the genders of the parties so you…

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Pennsylvania Family Law

Updates, events, and useful tips surrounding family law issues. Published by Charles J. Meyer of Fox Rothschild.

http://pafamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/

May 23
Important Child Protections in Immigration Reform Bill

Important Child Protections in Immigration Reform Bill

Earlier this week the United States Senate Judiciary Committee finished adding fifty (50) amendments to a significant immigration reform bill. Those amendments were joined by another thirty-five (35) and last night the Senate Judiciary…
May 20
CAR FIGHTS

CAR FIGHTS

One of the lesser joys of the domestic practice is presiding over fights over personal property. My professional low point came twenty years ago while with another firm. My opponent that day was my current law partner David Rasner.…
May 19
Marriage Equality Act Passes in Delaware

Marriage Equality Act Passes in Delaware

Earlier this month Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same sex marriage when they passed Marriage Equity Act in the state Senate. Passage was fairly close with 12 voting for the Act and 9 voting against it in the Senate,…

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Herston on Tennessee Family Law

Covers developments in Tennessee family law.

http://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/

May 23
Selling the Marital Residence During a Divorce

Selling the Marital Residence During a Divorce

This recent article by Elizabeth Harris in the New York Times about selling the marital residence during a divorce may be of interest to readers of this blog. After the Breakup, They Help Sell the House Lucky are the few who move out of…
May 20
Adult Child Can Recover Retroactive Child Support in Tennessee Paternity Lawsuit: Danelz v. Gayden

Adult Child Can Recover Retroactive Child Support in Tennessee Paternity Lawsuit: Danelz v. Gayden

Facts: During 1983, Mother was married to Husband, and at the same time had an intimate relationship with Father. In 1984, Mother gave birth to Child. Apparently, Husband was unaware of Mother’s relationship with Father. Husband…
May 16
Failure to Adhere to Parenting Plan is Material Change of Circumstances in Greeneville Child Visitation Modification: Graham v. Graham

Failure to Adhere to Parenting Plan is Material Change of Circumstances in Greeneville Child Visitation Modification: Graham v. Graham

Facts: When Mother and Father divorced, the agreed parenting plan designated Father as the primary residential parent of Child and did not allow for Mother to have any visitation. Despite the parenting plan, Mother continued to live in…

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Family Law Prof Blog

By Professor Andrea B. Carrol of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University, and Margaret Ryznar.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/family_law/

May 23
Pimentel: "Criminal Child Neglect and the 'Free Range Kid': Is Overprotective Parenting the New Standard of Care?"

Pimentel: "Criminal Child Neglect and the 'Free Range Kid': Is Overprotective Parenting the New Standard of Care?"

David Pimentel (Ohio Northern University - Ohio Northern University College of Law; Florida Coastal School of Law) has posted his article Criminal Child Neglect and the 'Free Range Kid': Is Overprotective Parenting the New Standard of Care?,…
May 22
Rich Despite Divorce

Rich Despite Divorce

From Forbes: In December of last year, pharma kingpin Steward Rahr and his wife Carol announced that they would be divorcing after 43 years of marriage. The process was to be an amicable one, Rahr told me. Today, the NEew...
May 21
On Marriage

On Marriage

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Ocala Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida family law and divorce issues. By Anne E. Raduns.

http://www.ocaladivorcehelp.com/

May 22
Florida child custody dispute? Resolve it in the courtroom.

Florida child custody dispute? Resolve it in the courtroom.

Child custody battles, like those that take place in Florida courtrooms, often leave one parent unhappy with the outcome. While this feeling is common at first, most parents eventually accept the child custody arrangement. Recently, one…
May 14
Florida divorce bill vetoed by Governor Scott

Florida divorce bill vetoed by Governor Scott

Florida lawmakers, advocacy groups and everyday citizens have had their eyes on Tallahassee for the past few months. A new bill that could seriously affect how alimony is awarded in divorce settlements has been slowly making its way through…
May 7
High-profile divorce complicated in Florida and nationwide

High-profile divorce complicated in Florida and nationwide

Some couples have very few assets, one property or none at all and can usually separate without a fight. For other couples, it is not quite so simple. The more money a couple has, the more difficult things get. Multiple...

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New York Divorce and Family Law…

New York Divorce and Family Law Blog

Covers New York divorce and family law decisions and legislation. By Joel R. Brandes.

http://brandeslaw.blogspot.com/

May 22
Law Revision Commission Issues Maintenance Report

Law Revision Commission Issues Maintenance Report

New York State Law Revision Commission Issues Final Report on Maintenance Awards in Divorce Proceedings on May 15, 2013 (Click here to download a copy of the Report)
May 15
Important New Decisions - May 15, 2013

Important New Decisions - May 15, 2013

Court of Appeals Paternity - Defense of Equitable Estoppel - Applied to Deny Non-Biological Father Right to Deny Paternity In Commissioner of Social Services on Behalf of Elizabeth S. v. Julio J., 20 N.Y.3d 995, 985 N.E.2d 127, 961 N.Y.S.2d…
May 6
Statement of Clients Rights Rule Amended effective April 15, 2013

Statement of Clients Rights Rule Amended effective April 15, 2013

Part 1210.1 of the Official Compilation of Codes Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York, containing the the Statement of Clients Rights that must be posted in every law office, was amended effective April 15, 2013. Part 1210.1 now…

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A Child is Missing

Reports on federal Hague Convention child abduction cases By Joel R. Brandes.

http://joelbrandes.blogspot.com/

May 22
Hofmann v Sender,--- F.3d ----, 2013 WL 1955846 (C.A.2) [Canada] [Habitual Residence] [Consent or Acquiesence]

Hofmann v Sender,--- F.3d ----, 2013 WL 1955846 (C.A.2) [Canada] [Habitual Residence] [Consent or Acquiesence]

In Hofmann v Sender,--- F.3d ----, 2013 WL 1955846 (C.A.2) the Petitioner–Appellee father initiated proceedings for return of his children to Canada. petitioner Adam Hofmann was a Canadian citizen. He was born, raised, educated, and…
May 22
Vasconcelos v. Batista, 2013 WL 600200 (C.A.5 (Tex.)) [Brazil] [Age and Maturity]

Vasconcelos v. Batista, 2013 WL 600200 (C.A.5 (Tex.)) [Brazil] [Age and Maturity]

In Vasconcelos v. Batista, 2013 WL 600200 (C.A.5 (Tex.)) Appellant Eduardo Henrique Vasconcelos petitioned for the return of his child, B.V., to Brazil. B.V. was 13 years old at the start of district court proceedings in January 2011 and was…
May 2
Chafin v Chafin, --- S.Ct. ----, 2013 WL 598436 (U.S.) [Scotland][ Federal & State Judicial Remedies - Appeals - Mootness]

Chafin v Chafin, --- S.Ct. ----, 2013 WL 598436 (U.S.) [Scotland][ Federal & State Judicial Remedies - Appeals - Mootness]

In Chafin v Chafin, --- S.Ct. ----, 2013 WL 598436 (U.S.) Petitioner Jeffrey Lee Chafin was a citizen of the United States and a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army. While stationed in Germany in 2006, he married respondent Lynne…

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McLean County Divorce

Covers Illinois family law. By Jon D. McLaughlin.

http://mcleancountydivorce.blogspot.com/

May 22
Case Law Update: Cases that may affect your Bloomington Illinois Divorce or Child Custody Case

Case Law Update: Cases that may affect your Bloomington Illinois Divorce or Child Custody Case

Contribution to Attorneys' Fees Pursuant to 503(j) Upheld. In In re Marriage of Sobieski, 2013 IL App (2d) 111146, 984 N.E.2d 163, 368 Ill.Dec. 438, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to order the husband to…
May 18
Possible First Refusal Bill that could Affect Bloomington Illinois Visitation Order

Possible First Refusal Bill that could Affect Bloomington Illinois Visitation Order

The issue of First-Refusal Rights often come up in Bloomington Illinois divorces. I thought this was interesting:Family law and visitationHouse Bill 2992(Harms, R-Watseka; Silverstein, D-Chicago) allows a court to consider, consistent with…
May 1
Marital Obligations in Bankruptcy Clarified Spouse’s Duty to Pay Opponent’s Attorney Fees May Be Held Non-Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

Marital Obligations in Bankruptcy Clarified Spouse’s Duty to Pay Opponent’s Attorney Fees May Be Held Non-Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

From Rebecca L. ReinhardtAttorney fees ordered to be paid by one spouse on behalf of the other are non-dischargeable in Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, a bankruptcy judge in Central Illinois held recently.In Johnson v. Johnson (In…

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Santa Rosa Family Lawyer Blog

Covers California divorce and child custody law. By Beck Law.

http://www.santarosafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 22
Divorce Settlement Agreement Impacted by Misrepresentation of Financial Information

Divorce Settlement Agreement Impacted by Misrepresentation of Financial Information

In October of 2011, former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie McCourt, who served as the Dodgers' CEO reached a divorce settlement agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Jamie McCourt received $131…
May 14
TRAUMA EXPERIENCED DURING CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTES MAY RESULT IN REUNIFICATION ANXIETY SIMILAR TO THAT OF KIDNAPPING VICTIMS AND DEPLOYED SOLDIERS

TRAUMA EXPERIENCED DURING CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTES MAY RESULT IN REUNIFICATION ANXIETY SIMILAR TO THAT OF KIDNAPPING VICTIMS AND DEPLOYED SOLDIERS

Kidnapping victims often face challenges when reuniting with family members. Earlier this week three women who were kidnapped over a decade ago and held in a Cleveland, Ohio home were able to escape. These women are currently reuniting with…
Apr 15
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN UNMARRIED, COHABITATING COUPLE SPLITS?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN UNMARRIED, COHABITATING COUPLE SPLITS?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2012 there were 112 million single individuals over the age of 18 living in the United States. This number represents 47 percent of the country's adult population. UNMARRIED, COHABITATING COUPLES ARE…

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Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

http://www.claerygreen.com/Family-Law-Blog.aspx

May 22
How a Lawyer Letter can Help in a Summertime Custody Issue

How a Lawyer Letter can Help in a Summertime Custody Issue

Are you having a difficult time getting vacation time with your child or organizing a summertime custody issue? If so, then you may need to get the courts involved. If you are simply requesting an additional few days with your child in order…
May 21
Changing Summer Custody Schedule

Changing Summer Custody Schedule

If you are part of a co-parenting or custody-sharing plan, then chances are that summertime will shake up the agreement a bit. During the school year, your children are locked into a schedule because of school. During the summer, the children…
May 20
Summertime Vacation Etiquette for Divorced Couple

Summertime Vacation Etiquette for Divorced Couple

If you are going on vacation with the children, you have the responsible to let your ex know where you are going and when you will be back. This rule only applies if you are co-parenting or sharing custody. If you have sole custody of your…

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Ayo and Iken PLC Blog

Covers Florida divorce, custody, paternity, and child support.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/blog/

May 22
Secret

Secret

Most people have some idea that attorneys are able to keep a secret. Few people understand that attorneys are absolutely required to keep a secret. We swear an oath upon admission to The Florida Bar. But it is more than an oath – it…
May 20
Attorney Cheri Hobbs – Recap

Attorney Cheri Hobbs – Recap

My recap of recent events: I have been working on a case in Tampa where the other party tried to pull a fast one. This is a jurisdiction case – where we fight over which state should be the one to make decisions about a minor child. I…
May 17
Doing it Alone

Doing it Alone

There was recently an article in the Tampa Bay Times. The article described a couple that was going through a divorce in Tampa. The scene that was painted was not a pretty one. The article describes arguments between the couple as they try to…

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Blog on South Carolina Family Law

Covers South Carolina divorce, custody and family law issues. By Gregory S. Forman.

http://www.gregoryforman.com

May 22
Supreme Court issues order regarding procedure for approval of settlements after appeal

Supreme Court issues order regarding procedure for approval of settlements after appeal

Cases can settle at any time. While most cases settle before trial, nothing prevents litigants from negotiating after a case is appealed. I’ve had a couple of cases settle after an appeal is filed. So long as the…
May 22
South Carolina Supreme Court looks to state constitution’s right to privacy in finding due process requires judicial review of lifetime electronic monitoring of sex offender

South Carolina Supreme Court looks to state constitution’s right to privacy in finding due process requires judicial review of lifetime electronic monitoring of sex offender

South Carolina is one of the few states with an explicit right to privacy within the state constitution. S.C. Const. art. I, §10. One of my early legal interests and my first published piece on the law regarded our state’s…
May 10
Supreme Court finds harmless error in denial of counsel for termination of parental right

Supreme Court finds harmless error in denial of counsel for termination of parental right

The May 8, 2013 Supreme Court opinion in Broom v. Derrick affirmed a termination of parental rights (TPR) despite the appellant Mother having apparently completed the treatment plan from the removal action and being erroneously denied counsel…

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Divorce And Mediation Blog

Covers recent family and divorce law news and events. Published By San Diego, California Family Lawyer, Paul Daniel Marks.

http://www.divorceandmediationblog.com/

May 22
Same Sex Marriage, Cohabitation, Child Custody....

Same Sex Marriage, Cohabitation, Child Custody....

Here is a New York Times article that gives lawyers and judges one more thing to chew on in child custody cases. A Texas court enforced an order prohibiting a same sex couple from living together in Texas with the children of one of them in…
May 16
Collecting Delinquent Child Support, License Suspension....

Collecting Delinquent Child Support, License Suspension....

Under a 2012 law, the Indiana Secretary of State suspended the licenses of two Indiana stockbrokers for failure to pay child support - one was from California, but he was licensed in Indiana. We tend to forget that this remedy is available…
May 15
No Money for California Divorce Courts, etc.

No Money for California Divorce Courts, etc.

In a recent article in The Recorder, it was reported that Governor Jerry Brown's revised spending plan [his 2013-14 budget] contains no additional money for our courts. The story quotes a Judicial Counsel lobbyist as stating that the courts…

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Minnesota Family Law Blog

Covers divorce, alimony, and child support issues. By Mankato Family Law.

http://mankatolawblog.com/

May 22
Minnesota Adopts Freedom to Marry Law

Minnesota Adopts Freedom to Marry Law

Gay Marriage Is Now The Law Of The Land In Minnesota. On Tuesday, May 14, Governor Dayton signed into law Minnesota’s “Freedom to Marry Act,” making Minnesota the 12th state to permit same-sex marriage. Minnesota…
May 6
Social Security Benefits And Minnesota Divorce

Social Security Benefits And Minnesota Divorce

Ex-s With Benefits: Collecting social security benefits after a Minnesota divorce Did you know that if you are divorced, you may be able to collect social security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s payment record? You can be…
Apr 19
Divorce and Domestic Abuse In Minnesota

Divorce and Domestic Abuse In Minnesota

Domestic Abuse and Divorce in Minnesota Victims of domestic violence have many difficulties on their plate at any given time: dealing with the physical effects of abuse, seeking help with mental trauma, and finding a positive…

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San Diego Divorce Attorneys Blog

Covers divorce, spousal support and property division in California. By the Law Offices of Nancy J. Bickford, APC.

http://www.sandiegodivorceattorneysblog.com/

May 22
California Family Law - Latest Charlie Sheen Custody Battle

California Family Law - Latest Charlie Sheen Custody Battle

Charlie Sheen, a regular news-maker in California family law, has four children from his two prior marriages. Two twin boys with ex-wife Brooke Mueller and two girls with ex-wife Denise Richards. After all the dust settled from his two…
May 21
Property Division and Divorce - Dividing Household Items Without a Judge

Property Division and Divorce - Dividing Household Items Without a Judge

In a divorce, personal property (such as furniture, furnishings, art, family photos, pets, and other general property) is treated no differently than the division of other assets. Parties to a divorce can spend a significant amount of money…
May 20
How a Later Date of Separation in a San Diego Divorce May Weigh In Your Favor

How a Later Date of Separation in a San Diego Divorce May Weigh In Your Favor

In a San Diego divorce, a party's date of separation is the first date when either party subjectively (mentally) decided the marriage was over, finished, and not salvageable. The parties' overt actions usually demonstrate that subjective…

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St. Charles Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers family law with an emphasis on divorce. By Doug Bellon of Dalton, Chassaniol & Bellon.

http://www.stcharlesdivorcelawyerblog.com/

May 22
Large Asset Divorces in Missouri

Large Asset Divorces in Missouri

Recently it was reported that the apparent delay in the finalization of the divorce between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore is a dispute between the actors and their lawyers over the division of a $100 million venture capital fund owned,…
May 15
Your Attorney-Client Relationship in Missouri

Your Attorney-Client Relationship in Missouri

Back in the news again this week, O.J. Simpson is set to testify on his own behalf regarding his claims of ineffective counsel in his 2008 robbery trial. Simpson is alleging that his former attorney, Yale Galanter, failed to inform him of…
May 3
What Legal Steps Do I Need To Take To Prove The Paternity Of My Child In Missouri?

What Legal Steps Do I Need To Take To Prove The Paternity Of My Child In Missouri?

Just walking through your local drug store you may have noticed a recent proliferation of at-home paternity testing kits. With these kits it is now possible to get a scientific determination of the paternity of your child after a visit to…

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Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

Cover California divorce and family law issues. By The Law Office Of David P. Schwarz.

http://www.orangecountydivorcelawyerblog.com/

May 22
$250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr

$250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr

In December of last year, pharma kingpin Stewart Rahr and his wife Carol announced that they would be divorcing after 43 years of marriage. The process was to be an amicable one, Rahr told me. Today, the New York Post's Page Six reports that…
May 20
Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support

Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support

A Los Angeles area man is requesting that his ex-wife to resume spousal support payments now that he's served jail time for raping her daughter, KCAL-TV reports. Ed Abar wants Carol Abar to resume $1,300-a-month payments he had been…
May 16
Child Custody award leads to murder plot

Child Custody award leads to murder plot

A former elementary school teacher and her father pleaded guilty Thursday to their admitted roles in a plot to murder her former husband because they were unhappy with a child-custody award in the couple's divorce case. Then, after onetime…

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Lawdiva's Blog

Covers family law and criminal law in Canada. By Georgialee Lang.

http://lawdiva.wordpress.com

May 22
Guest Post: What Happens When Nannies Get Stuck Between Divorcing Parent

Guest Post: What Happens When Nannies Get Stuck Between Divorcing Parent

Divorces are stressful, that cannot be denied. The long and arduous process of dividing family property can leave feelings of animosity and regret. As a parent going through divorce you need to consider how the disruption inherent in divorce…
May 20
Chicago Courtroom Becomes Stage for Donald Trump’s Theatric

Chicago Courtroom Becomes Stage for Donald Trump’s Theatric

Billionaire Donald Trump is used to running the show, whether it be in business or on television, and his penchant for full control made for an interesting few days in Judge Amy St. Eve’s Chicago courtroom last week. Trump is a key…
May 16
Charlie Sheen Pays $110,000 a Month in Child Support

Charlie Sheen Pays $110,000 a Month in Child Support

American actor Charlie Sheen is a very wealthy man. Rumour has it that before he was fired (or did he quit?) from Two and a Half Men, the popular CBS sitcom, he earned $1.8 million dollars per episode. Nice work if you can get it. Not a…

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Questions & Answers About Divorce…

Questions & Answers About Divorce and Family Law

Answers common questions regarding divorce, separation agreements, child support, annulment, child custody and other family law matters. By The Garrett Law Group.

http://vabeachdivorceattorney.net/questions-answers/

May 22
How Do I File For A Modification Of My Child Support Or Child Custody and Visitation Order?

How Do I File For A Modification Of My Child Support Or Child Custody and Visitation Order?

When a court issues an order for child custody and visitation or for payment of child support, that order is based upon the circumstances existing at the time of the order. Over time, it is not uncommon for those circumstances to change in…
May 18
For A Virginia Divorce May We Be Separated And Live In The Same House?

For A Virginia Divorce May We Be Separated And Live In The Same House?

Under Virginia law, it is required that spouses live separate and apart for a period of either six or twelve months (depending on whether there are minor children) prior to finalizing a divorce. Maintaining separate households for this time…
May 15
How Does A Parent Sign Over Parental Rights And Not Be Obligated For Child Support?

How Does A Parent Sign Over Parental Rights And Not Be Obligated For Child Support?

This is a frequently asked question by both mothers and fathers alike. The answer lies in who is the beneficiary of the child support. Child support, as it is called, is support for the child, not the custodial parent. It is the child’s…

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Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

http://www.deferolaw.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1

May 22
9 minutes a day to develop clients from LinkedIn

9 minutes a day to develop clients from LinkedIn

LinkedIn, as the most businesslike Social Media, offers a great opportunity to: Develop new client relationships Enhance existing client relationships Extend the life of a client and help them come back more readily That’s why many…
May 22
Our Child Abuse Solicitors discuss claims of abuse at Knowl View School

Our Child Abuse Solicitors discuss claims of abuse at Knowl View School

The Guardian reported yesterday that the Greater Manchester Police are investigating new claims of abuse at Knowl View School in Rochdale. Knowl View School was a residential school for boys aged 8-16 with learning difficulties. It was…
May 22
Managing Client Relationships - headlines from the 2013 "Truth in professional services" study

Managing Client Relationships - headlines from the 2013 "Truth in professional services" study

It's been a while coming, but we've just completing the exec report of the 2013 Managing Client Relationships 2013 "Truth in professional services" benchmark study, done in conjunction with Managing Partner Forum and PM Forum. Some of the…

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Orlando Divorce Blog

Covers family, divorce, or estate planning laws, cases and articles. By the Meddin Law Firm.

http://meddinlaw.com/orlando-divorce-blog/

May 22
Take Charge of Your Finances After Your Divorce

Take Charge of Your Finances After Your Divorce

By Anna E. Meddin, Esquire www.meddinlaw.com Your divorce has been finalized! The court has entered a Final Judgment but now what? Many recently divorced people are excited but are not yet ready to take charge of their new financial…
May 2
Florida’s controversial alimony SB 718 vetoed

Florida’s controversial alimony SB 718 vetoed

By Anna E. Meddin, Esquire www.meddinlaw.com By vetoing SB 718, Governor Rick Scott has given Floridians peace of mind that their permanent alimony will not be retroactively adjusted. The controversial bill would have abolished permanent…
Apr 4
The Meddin Law Firm sponsors CFAWL’s Runway For Justice to benefit A Place for Children

The Meddin Law Firm sponsors CFAWL’s Runway For Justice to benefit A Place for Children

By: Anna E. Meddin, Esquire www.meddinlaw.com The Meddin Law Firm is proud to sponsor Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (CFAWL) annual fundraising event: Runway For Justice – A Spring Fashion Soiree to benefit A Place…

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Updates in Michigan Family Law

Covers adoption, annulment, child abuse, child custody and support, cohabitation, property division, domestic violence, divorce and separation. By Jeanne Hannah.

http://jeannehannah.typepad.com/blog_jeanne_hannah_traver/

May 22
Michigan Medical Marijuana Act | Driving Under the Influence

Michigan Medical Marijuana Act | Driving Under the Influence

Finally, the decision many family lawyers and criminal lawyers have awaited has been released by the Michigan Supreme Court. The question raised was whether a driver can be arrested for driving while under the influence when the driver has a…
May 8
Son of Citation Machine | Easy, Proper Citations of all Kinds of Source

Son of Citation Machine | Easy, Proper Citations of all Kinds of Source

Wow! What a cool item for Jeanne's Toolkit. "Son of Citation machine" provides lawyers and professional researchers with a very easy way to properly cite the resources that they use. You may choose your "style"--MLA, APA…
May 8
Renter Who is Victim of Domestic Violence May Break Lease

Renter Who is Victim of Domestic Violence May Break Lease

Most states have enacted statutes that permit a tenant who is at risk of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to be released from a rental obligation. The tenant seeking release must provide notice of "intent to seek a release…

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Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

May 22
Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

There are many subjects that require care when conducting a job interview. Immigration is definitely one of them. Given the increased awareness and sensitivity to immigration status issues, employers need to watch their questions. Although…
May 20
Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
May 17
Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…

Rank this Week: 695

International Family Law

Covers international divorce law, international child custody, international child abduction and international prenuptial agreements. From attorney Jeremy Morley.

http://www.internationalfamilylawfirm.com/

May 22
Status of Korea’s Accession to the Hague Abduction Convention

Status of Korea’s Accession to the Hague Abduction Convention

As has been recently reported by the U.S. State Department: · The Republic of Korea is one of only a handful of East Asian countries that has acceded to the Hague Abduction Convention. …
May 10
How to Win a Hague Convention Child Abduction Case

How to Win a Hague Convention Child Abduction Case

For the family law practitioner looking for more information on the Hague Abduction Convention, I recommended that you seek out my book: The Hague Abduction Convention: Practical Issues and Procedures for the Family Lawyer,…
May 8
Argentina Not Compliant with Hague Abduction Convention

Argentina Not Compliant with Hague Abduction Convention

Argentina has been declared “Not Compliant” with the Hague Abduction Convention in the U.S. State Department’s latest annual report on compliance with the Convention. In the previous year it was merely listed as a…

Rank this Week: 1460

Texas Collaborative Law Blog

Provides information about the Texas approach to Collaborative Law. By Dick Price.

http://texascollaborativelaw.blogspot.com/

May 22
Another Reason to Use Collaborative Law -- Easy, Free Parking!

Another Reason to Use Collaborative Law -- Easy, Free Parking!

I just heard an NPR news story about parking lots. It was more interesting than I expected. There were sound bites from Joni Mitchell's song, Big Yellow Taxi ("They Paved Paradise and Put up a Parking Lot") and a Seinfeld segment…
May 16
Complicated Finances: When You Should Use Collaborative Law

Complicated Finances: When You Should Use Collaborative Law

Couples facing divorce after a long-term marriage often have serious concerns about how to deal with and protect their hard-earned assets. There can be a variety of investments, business interests and employment benefits built up over…
May 9
How to Negotiate in a Collaborative Law Case

How to Negotiate in a Collaborative Law Case

For people starting out in Collaborative cases, their focus is usually on something like gathering information, wondering what to expect or worrying about whether their own needs can be met. Something that isn't considered too often is…

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Cardozo Law Student Chapter -…

Cardozo Law Student Chapter - Children's Rights Institute

Cardozo law student division of CRI founded by 2010 Cardozo graduates Danielle Goldstein and Benjamin Ryberg. CRI-Cardozo has over 40 student members and is dedicated to raising awareness about human rights abuses against children.

http://www.childrensrightsinstitute.org/blog/

May 22
Hamas textbooks to teach about 'liberation plans'

Hamas textbooks to teach about 'liberation plans'

Hamas has begun preparing new school textbooks that teach children about "plans to liberate Palestine and the legitimacy and various forms of resistance [against Israel]." Jamal Abu Hashem, advisor to the Hamas-controlled education ministry,…
May 22
Hamas Training Tens of Thousands of Child Soldier

Hamas Training Tens of Thousands of Child Soldier

Among the classic, repeated Hamas slogans is the one in which the group's fighters declare that that they "love death" more than their declared Israeli enemies "love life." The Iran-backed terror organization has gone to enormous lengths to…
May 22
Muslim Preacher Kills His 8-Year-Old Child Bride

Muslim Preacher Kills His 8-Year-Old Child Bride

According to war correspondent Mustafa Kazemi, an 8-year-old girl was recently murdered by her husband, a Muslim mullah, on the day of their wedding. Kazemi's source, a medical doctor, said there was nothing that could be done to save her…

Rank this Week: 148

Upstate New York Family Lawyer…

Upstate New York Family Lawyer Blog

Covers family law and traffic ticket information. By the Law Office of James B. Lesperance, Jr.

http://www.upstatenewyorkfamilylawyerblog.com/

May 22
#380 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for May 31, 2012, Part 5 of 6

#380 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for May 31, 2012, Part 5 of 6

First, some housekeeping issues. I have not published any blog posts since May 3, 2013, because I have been quite busy. Apart from my personal and professional obligations, I am in the midst of overhauling both this web site and the blog as…
May 3
#379 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for May 31, 2012, Part 4 of 6

#379 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for May 31, 2012, Part 4 of 6

The first case illustrates the rarely seen doctrine of equitable estoppel. However, when this doctrine appears, it always seems to be in the context of paternity, at least in family court proceedings. The crux of this doctrine, in family…
May 3
#378 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for May 31, 2012, Part 3 of 6

#378 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for May 31, 2012, Part 3 of 6

The first case is the classic application of Tropea to the fact pattern. Mom wants to relocate. Dad opposes the relocation. Mom has a number of factors she needs to prove in order to be able to relocate. The second case? Can you say SSL…

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Family Lore

Covers child support, divorce, property and chiildren. By John Boich.

http://www.familylore.co.uk/

May 22
Family Lore Clinic: What is the difference between a consent order and decree absolute?

Family Lore Clinic: What is the difference between a consent order and decree absolute?

Not the sort of question a family lawyer might expect, but perhaps indicative of our slightly confusing system where, unlike in some other jurisdictions, all matters relating to a divorce are not dealt with together. [Once again I am taking…
May 21
News Update: 21st of May 2013

News Update: 21st of May 2013

WELCOME to this week's Family Lore News Update.NEWSGay marriage: Final reading in CommonsThe government's same-sex marriage bill is to receive a third and final Commons reading after surviving resistance from Tory opponents on Monday night.…
May 20
Child maintenance proposals 'grossly unfair'

Child maintenance proposals 'grossly unfair'

I have received the following press release from the Centre for Separated Families:Family separation charity, the Centre for Separated Families, has called for the government to rethink plans to increase flat rate child maintenance payments…

Rank this Week: 284

ABC Family Law Blog

Covers Florida family law. By the Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A.

http://abcfamilyblog.wordpress.com/

May 21
Five Legal Steps Florida LGBT Parents Should Take

Five Legal Steps Florida LGBT Parents Should Take

The unfortunate truth is that current Florida law is not conducive to recognizing the relationships that develop in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families. However, there are steps that Florida and Tampa Bay LGBT parents can…
May 18
Tampa Prenuptial Agreements: Collaborative-Style

Tampa Prenuptial Agreements: Collaborative-Style

Potential clients come into my Tampa office all the time to learn about prenuptial agreements, how they can protect interests, and how they can provide for a more certain future. For all these clients, I suggest that they utilize the ……
May 14
Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Goes Collaborative

Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Goes Collaborative

On May 10, Collaborative Divorce Attorney Adam B. Cordover spoke to the membership of the Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy on “Collaborative Family Law: Offering a Healthier Alternative to Tampa’s…

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Divorce: New York

By Neil Cahn, PLLC.

http://www.divorceny.com/

May 21
Mother’s Driving While Impaired Warrants Hearing on Father’s Application to Limit Mother’s Visitation

Mother’s Driving While Impaired Warrants Hearing on Father’s Application to Limit Mother’s Visitation

The Appellate Division, Second Department, has held that a father’s application for sole custody and for supervised visitation for the mother, should not have been denied without a hearing, where the father had alleged that the mother…
May 13
The Second Department Rules on Child Support Parental Income Cap, Transfer of the Marital Residence, and Judgment Formalitie

The Second Department Rules on Child Support Parental Income Cap, Transfer of the Marital Residence, and Judgment Formalitie

In a May 8, 2013 decision in Mejia v. Mejia, the Appellate Division, Second Department, modified a divorce judgment’s provisions concerning the cap on combined parental income, the disposition of the marital residence, college expenses…
May 12
Attorney Representing Sister in Child Support Matter Arrested Following Alleged Altercation with Former Brother-In-Law

Attorney Representing Sister in Child Support Matter Arrested Following Alleged Altercation with Former Brother-In-Law

Patrick Bisogno, an attorney representing his sister in a Staten Island Family Court child support matter, was arrested after allegedly assaulting his former brother-in-law. In reports by the New York Law Journal and the Staten Island Advance…

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Dallas Divorce Law Blog

Provides news and updates on Texas family law issues. By O'Neil Attorneys.

http://www.dallastxdivorce.com/

May 21
Divorced parent rights in the aftermath of a tragedy

Divorced parent rights in the aftermath of a tragedy

As if tragedy isn’t enough…. Today I read a post on Facebook from a Mom whose son lives with his Dad in Oklahoma. She can’t contact either of them after the tornado and is frantic. I know nothing more about these folks…
May 17
Completing Your Social Study Questionnaire:

Completing Your Social Study Questionnaire:

There are many aspects to a social study evaluation. You can expect a typical social study evaluation to take from 8 to 18 months to complete. During this time period, the social study evaluator will review information provided by each…
May 15
Improving Economy, Increasing Divorce Rate

Improving Economy, Increasing Divorce Rate

Money (or lack thereof) is characteristically at the top of the list when it comes to reasons for a divorce. But in a depressed economy when people cannot afford to maintain two houses, sell their house, or pay the attorneys, divorce rates…

Rank this Week: 721

Massachusetts Divorce Blog

Covers family law, divorce mediation and collaborative law. By Howard I. Goldstein.

http://www.massachusetts-divorce.com/blog/

May 21
Goldstein, Egloff, Ramos & Wood, LLP, Sponsors Comedy Night to Support the Women’s Bar Foundation

Goldstein, Egloff, Ramos & Wood, LLP, Sponsors Comedy Night to Support the Women’s Bar Foundation

Amy Egloff is proud to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Women’s Bar Foundation.
Nov 29
Merger vs. Survival of divorce agreements in Massachusett

Merger vs. Survival of divorce agreements in Massachusett

Separation Agreements either “merge” or “survive” a Judgment of Divorce. When a separation agreement is merged into a Judgment of Divorce, its terms are incorporated into the judgment and are modifiable by the court,…
Nov 24
Definition of income under the Massachusetts child support guideline

Definition of income under the Massachusetts child support guideline

The latest version of the Massachusetts child support guidelines contains a long list of items that are to be considered income for purposes of the guidelines. Most people, including lawyers are surprised when they see what is included. It…

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Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

Covers Massachusetts family and divorce law. By Nancy R. Van Tine.

http://www.massachusettsdivorcelawmonitor.com/

May 21
Modification, Change is Hard

Modification, Change is Hard

Hi there, I hope you all are enjoying this gorgeous weather, I love it! We have been very busy here since March with a number of modification cases, as the new Alimony Law allowed for a large group of payors to file for…
May 13
Gray Divorce: Retirement Accounts and Estate Planning

Gray Divorce: Retirement Accounts and Estate Planning

Hi there, I’ve been playing hooky, and my colleague Andrea Dunbar has stepped up to complete her series on points to consider in gray divorces. Best, Nancy ______________ DIVIDING RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS There are important…
May 6
Gray Divorce: Social Security and Medicare

Gray Divorce: Social Security and Medicare

Hi there, Gray divorce is on the increase. As Boomers age they are deciding to divorce. There are a number of issues that are of particular importance. My very talented colleague Andrea Dunbar has written today about Social…

Rank this Week: 1511

Divorce With Respect

Covers California divorce issues. By Bartholomew & Wasnicky LLP.

http://sacramentodivorcewithrespectattorney.com/

May 21
11 Points to a Successful Co-Parenting Plan (Part 2 of 2)

11 Points to a Successful Co-Parenting Plan (Part 2 of 2)

Continuing our discussion of 11 Points to a Successful Co-Parenting Plan, check out Part 1 here. 7. Discuss areas of potential conflict out of earshot of the children. Do not expose your children to, nor discuss with them, areas…
May 17
11 Points to a Successful Co-Parenting Plan (Part 1 of 2)

11 Points to a Successful Co-Parenting Plan (Part 1 of 2)

Designing a successful co-parenting plan is all about creating a calm environment for making decisions about what’s best for the children and easing stress between the parents. Keep the following points in mind when developing your…
May 9
Divorce and Your Child’s School

Divorce and Your Child’s School

Decades ago, dealing with a child of divorce and the divorced parents themselves was an unknown for schools. Now as divorces and blended families are more common, school officials have become more comfortable in dealing with the trials and…

Rank this Week: 1013

Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, family law, and landlord-tenant law. By the Law Offices of James V. Sansone.

http://blog.jamessansonelaw.com/

May 21
Modifying Your Child Support Payment

Modifying Your Child Support Payment

Has your income dropped since a judge first ordered you to pay child support? If so, you may want to contact a family law lawyer to have the support reduced. Sometimes, these modifications are successful. But that wasn't the outcome Carl…
May 14
How to Develop a Post-Divorce Parenting Plan

How to Develop a Post-Divorce Parenting Plan

In California, there is a relatively new term being used to describe how divorced parents spend time with their children. It's called parenting time. While you're probably familiar with the terms child custody, visitation, and child…
May 7
Dividing Marital Property in a Santa Rosa Divorce

Dividing Marital Property in a Santa Rosa Divorce

After your wedding, you reveled at all of your gifts. There was the shiny new toaster from your Aunt Betsy, the Cuisinart from your best friend, the teak patio set from your parents. Now, on the verge of finalizing your divorce, you have…

Rank this Week: 795

Indiana Family Lawyer Blog

Covers adoption, family law, surrogacy and mediation. By Harden Jackson LLC.

http://www.indianafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 21
Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 2 of 2

Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 2 of 2

This is part two of a two-part series on surrogacy considerations.Surrogacy can be an extraordinary gift to help an individual or couples build their family. However, it is best if some security measures be employed to ensure that all parties…
May 16
My Cheating Spouse: What Impact Does Infidelity Have on Divorce?

My Cheating Spouse: What Impact Does Infidelity Have on Divorce?

By: Clarissa Finnell Almost every meeting with a new divorce client starts with a recitation of all the reasons that the parties are getting divorced. High on that list is infidelity. Clients will provide me with loads and loads of…
May 14
Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 1

Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 1

Surrogacy can be an extraordinary gift to help an individual or couples build their family. However, it is best if some security measures be employed to ensure that all parties have a positive experience. There are many issues to consider…

Rank this Week: 413

Alabama Divorce & Family Law…

Alabama Divorce & Family Law Attorney Blog

Covers Alabama divorce and family law issues. By Steven D. Eversole.

http://www.birminghamdivorceblog.com/

May 21
New Alabama Adoption Law Eases Restrictions for Foster Familie

New Alabama Adoption Law Eases Restrictions for Foster Familie

Alabama foster families who have fallen in love with the child in their care and wish to make it permanent may face fewer hurdles, per the passage of a new state adoption law that aims to streamline the process. Birmingham adoption lawyers…
May 12
Alabama Child Support Modification Orders Require Skilled Lawyer

Alabama Child Support Modification Orders Require Skilled Lawyer

Most people think of needing a Birmingham family law attorney when they are about to file for a divorce. And it's true that it's certainly important to secure solid legal representation before you even initiate divorce proceedings. But you…
May 8
Birmingham Child Custody Evaluation Preparation Tip

Birmingham Child Custody Evaluation Preparation Tip

Celebrity news sites have been recently reporting on the fact that Brooke Mueller, mother to Charlie Sheen's twin sons, has lost custody of her children, at least temporarily, to Sheen's other ex, Denise Richards, with whom the actor also has…

Rank this Week: 1637

DivorceYes Blog

Covers Florida divorce issues. By Miller Law Associates.

http://www.divorceyes.com/wordpress/

May 21
The Most Important Things Your Kids Need to Hear during Divorce

The Most Important Things Your Kids Need to Hear during Divorce

There’s no easy way to get your kids through your divorce. The end of your marriage will be very hard on your children, but it’s your job to do everything you can to make things easier for them. It’s very … Continue…
May 14
Don’t Let Your Kids See The Anger In Your Divorce

Don’t Let Your Kids See The Anger In Your Divorce

Did you know that a recent study found that children who are exposed to constant fighting between parents are more likely to be depressed? Furthermore, those kids are also more likely to act out with harmful behaviors, such as drug ……
May 7
3 Things to Remember When Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

3 Things to Remember When Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

Facing divorce on your own is rarely a good idea. You can benefit immensely from the knowledge and experience of a qualified divorce attorney, but how can you make sure you choose the right lawyer to handle your case? Here … Continue…

Rank this Week: 1749

Family Law Source

Covers business valuation and divorce litigation. By Brian C. Vertz.

http://www.familylawyerspittsburgh.com/blog/

May 20
Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

In Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 2013 Pa.Super. 93 (April 22, 2013), the Superior Court contemplated how to characterize $350,000 in money transfers that father received from his father, in the context of a post-divorce child support proceeding.…
May 19
Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

Marriage and divorce are not cold business transactions. Couples who are about to marry or divorce have emotions and intimate relationships that may compromise their ability to negotiate at arm’s length like business people. For this…
May 17
Why is Child Support Based on Income, without Considering Expenses?

Why is Child Support Based on Income, without Considering Expenses?

As a child support lawyer, I am frequently asked why the Pennsylvania child support guidelines don’t consider a parent’s expenses. Sometimes paying child support makes a parent “see red.” Parents may experience…

Rank this Week: 306

Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers family law issues such as Alimony, Annulment, Divorce, Custody, and Family Law Case updates. Published By Atlanta, Georgia law firm, Meriwether & Tharp, LLP.

http://www.atlantadivorceattorneyblog.com/

May 20
Name Change After Georgia Divorce

Name Change After Georgia Divorce

In a Georgia divorce action, “a party may pray in his pleadings for the restoration of a maiden or prior name.” OCGA §19-5-16. Once the divorce is granted, “the judgment or decree shall specify and restore to the party…
May 17
Duration of Child Support in Georgia

Duration of Child Support in Georgia

Family law attorneys deal with child support issues every day. A common question asked is: How long do I have to pay child support? Fortunately, Georgia law makes this clear. Specifically, the law says “[t]he duty to provide support…
May 13
Georgia Annulment

Georgia Annulment

A person has two options to end a marriage in Georgia – annulment or divorce. An annulment is much harder to come by and may only be granted in the case of a marriage declared void by law. OCGA §19-4-1. In Georgia,…

Rank this Week: 735

Houston Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers the divorce process. By Ramos Law Firm.

http://www.ramosfamilylaw.com/houstondivorceblog/

May 20
What is an Acknowledgment of Paternity and Why is It Important?

What is an Acknowledgment of Paternity and Why is It Important?

An Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP for short) is a legal document, filed with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, which establishes a man as the legal father to a child. The AOP can be obtained at the hospital where the child is born, the…
Apr 4
How much should I expect to spend on a divorce?

How much should I expect to spend on a divorce?

Unfortunately there is no cut and dry answer to this question. It depends on three main factors: 1. What is your attorney’s hourly rate? – An attorney with an hourly rate of $175 per hour will clearly result with lower…
Mar 11
Can I Waive the 30 Day Waiting Period After a Divorce to Get Marriage Again?

Can I Waive the 30 Day Waiting Period After a Divorce to Get Marriage Again?

The state of Texas has a mandatory thirty day waiting period after a divorce is granted before the parties may marry a new person. The reason for the mandatory waiting period is that the judge and court that issued your final decree of…

Rank this Week: 2461

Divorce and Family Law in Tarrant…

Divorce and Family Law in Tarrant County, Texas

Discusses family law and divorce issues. By Dick Price.

http://dick-price.blogspot.com/

May 20
What NBC 5 D/FW Didn't Show about Do-It-Yourself Divorce

What NBC 5 D/FW Didn't Show about Do-It-Yourself Divorce

Last week, a reporter on the local North Texas NBC Channel 5 TV station had a glowing story about do-it-yourself divorces. The reporter talked to a lot of people and showed how and where people can get forms to do an "uncontested…
May 13
How to Encourage Fighting in Litigation

How to Encourage Fighting in Litigation

Let me be clear. I think it is a really bad idea to encourage fighting in litigation. Still, there are many attorneys who do just that. Sometimes, it's because that's what the attorneys think their clients want. Other…
May 7
7 Easy Tips for Successful Divorce Mediation

7 Easy Tips for Successful Divorce Mediation

Here in North Texas, if you have a contested divorce or other family law issue, you will almost certainly be required to go to mediation before you go to a trial. The main reason for that is that most cases (about 90%) will settle in…

Rank this Week: 1891

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