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Defero Law

Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

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  • 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…
Rank this Week: 12

Florida Divorce and Custody Forum

Florida Divorce and Custody Forum

Features Q&As on Florida divorce, custody, alimony, and child support law. By Howard Iken.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/forums
  • Apr 16

    Restraining Order question

    Restraining Order question
    My ex was arrested/jailed thanks to his estranged wife who he is now reconciling with. When they were separated I told my kids they would never have to see her again. They were relieved as the wife is caustic and verbally abusive. She has…
  • Apr 13

    Florida statute 61.13001

    Florida statute 61.13001
    My X wife moved our children 40 miles farther away without requesting permission from me or the court. How do I go about having her charged with violating this statute? Can she face criminal charges?
  • Mar 29

    Necesito informacion

    Necesito informacion
    Buenas tardes, soy colombiana y vivo en colombia pero estoy casada con un residente permanente de Usa desde hace 3 años y el viene cada 3 meses aproximadamente. El no ha hecho solicitud para llevarme a Usa y en este momento atravesamos…
Rank this Week: 124

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: 156

My Arizona Divorce Lawyer

My Arizona Divorce Lawyer

Provides analysis and commentary on family law matters in Arizona. By Gregg R. Woodnick, PLLC.

http://woodnicklaw.wordpress.com/
  • Apr 17

    Supreme Court Hears Key Adoption Case for Arizona

    Supreme Court Hears Key Adoption Case for Arizona
    The U.S. Supreme Court heard an important adoption case on April 16. The case, captioned Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, involves complex issues of sovereignty and statutory construction, to say nothing of the high stakes element of a little…
  • Apr 1

    Arizona Judge Denies “Pregnant Man” Divorce

    Arizona Judge Denies “Pregnant Man” Divorce
    In December, we outlined some of the legal issues surrounding the so-called “Pregnant Man” divorce. Last week, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled against Thomas Beatie, saying that he had failed to prove that his…
  • Apr 1

    Proposal Will Change Arizona Child Custody Law

    Proposal Will Change Arizona Child Custody Law
    A new piece of legislation in Arizona may require divorced parents to file notices with the court and serve their ex-spouse with the notices before moving. The bill, described by Bob Christie writing for the Associated Press (reprinted on…
Rank this Week: 207

Family Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 267

NJ Family Issues

NJ Family Issues

Focuses on New Jersey divorce and estate planning. By Paul G. Kostro.

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues
Rank this Week: 289

Family Lore

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: 290

Family Law Source

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: 302

Lawdiva's Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 339

Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 392

Indiana Family Lawyer Blog

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: 429

DadsDivorce

DadsDivorce

Provides information for men at all stages of divorce.

http://www.dadsdivorce.com/articles
  • Nov 28

    Can You Dismiss A Child Custody Case If It Is Not Going In Your Favor?

    Can You Dismiss A Child Custody Case If It Is Not Going In Your Favor?
    Question:My child custody case is going terribly because I can't afford a good divorce lawyer and the cost of litigation has nearly bankrupt me.Is it possible to file for a dismissal of the case until I have enough money to have a good lawyer…
  • Nov 28

    My Ex Bought Our Child A Car Without My Consent And I Am Expected To Pay Half

    My Ex Bought Our Child A Car Without My Consent And I Am Expected To Pay Half
    Question:My divorce decree and parenting plan state that my ex-wife and I share major decision making and we are to share auto expenses.She purchased a car for our child without my consent and after I told her numerous times prior to the…
  • Nov 27

    Child Support: Is My Child Emancipated If He Has A Child Of His Own?

    Child Support: Is My Child Emancipated If He Has A Child Of His Own?
    Question:I pay child support to my ex-wife for our 16-year-old son, who recently became a father after he got his girlfriend pregnant.If my son now is supporting a child of his own, does that effect the amount of child support I would pay?…
Rank this Week: 494

San Diego Divorce Attorney Blog

San Diego Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers divorce, child custody, and spousal support issues in California. By Thomas M. Huguenor.

http://www.sandiegodivorceattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 507

Family Law Prof Blog

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 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
  • May 20

    Windsor v. United State

    Windsor v. United State
    From Angelique Devaux, writing for I-CONnect: To marry or tax me. This could be the modern Shakespeare quote heard in the oral arguments last March 27th at the US Supreme Court in the pending case Windsor v. United States. But...
Rank this Week: 597

Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.yourminnesotafamilylawyerblog.com/
  • 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…
  • May 5

    Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent

    Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent
    One of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor). Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship,…
Rank this Week: 617

The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber,…

The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC

Covers bankruptcy, family law, foreclosure, and real estate law in New York.

http://vaughnweberlaw.com
  • Apr 21

    Public Safety Exception to Miranda Warning

    Public Safety Exception to Miranda Warning
    Miranda Warnings and the Public Safety Exception* MIRANDA WARNINGS When Miranda Warnings must be given: 1.  Miranda Warnings must be given prior to any questioning if you have Custodial Interrogation by Authorities (CIA)**: Custody…
  • Apr 18

    No Documentation Loan Modification

    No Documentation Loan Modification
    Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer No Documentation Loan Modification Program The Program Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer a simplified loan modification process. Beginning July 01, 2013, servicers will be required to offer borrowers…
  • Apr 18

    Joint Bank Account

    Joint Bank Account
    Are Joint Bank Accounts Good or Bad? It depends! Estate Planning Joint bank accounts can be good from an estate planning perspective. Upon the death of one of the joint owners, the funds in the account automatically pass to the surviving…
Rank this Week: 621

ABC Family Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 666

Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog

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: 664

San Diego Divorce Attorneys Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 682

CEB blog

CEB blog

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: 694

New York Personal Injury Lawyer…

New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates.

http://www.newyorkinjurylawyer247blog.com/
  • Aug 18

    Child Injured in Car Accident

    Child Injured in Car Accident
    On October 31, 1958, a little girl was waiting in a mobile x-ray truck to be x-rayed. She was unaware that just behind the truck, a panel van was attempting to pull away from the curb. The panel van’s rear bumper became interlocked with…
  • Aug 18

    Child Injured in Car Accident

    Child Injured in Car Accident
    On October 31, 1958, a little girl was waiting in a mobile x-ray truck to be x-rayed. She was unaware that just behind the truck, a panel van was attempting to pull away from the curb. The panel van’s rear bumper became interlocked…
  • Aug 7

    Plaintiff Claims She was Defrauded

    Plaintiff Claims She was Defrauded
    The plaintiff in the case is Willie B. Sosa. The defendants in the case are Lorenzo Hines, Eddie Meyers, Harold Hall, and the Estate of Dessie Ree Meyers. The judge in the case is Arthur M. Schack. About the Case
Rank this Week: 731

Dallas Divorce Law Blog

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: 772

Lancaster Law Blog

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 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…
  • Apr 18

    IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion

    IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion
    On the day following the horrible events in Boston on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it would provide a three month extension for taxpayers affected by the explosions to file and pay their federal taxes. While the…
Rank this Week: 759

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice…

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice of Family & Divorce Mediation

Covers the intrapersonal and the professional/technical world of being a family mediator. By Lawrence F. King.

http://coloradodivorcemediation.com/blog/mediation/index.htm
  • Apr 23

    Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)

    Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)
    In discussing disappointment's natural place in the landscape of life, psychotherapist Michael Miller, Ph.D., recently wrote in a popular magazine's feature article:Empathy helps turn anger into sorrow. When sorrow becomes mutual, it begins…
  • Dec 4

    Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website

    Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website
    Fellow attorney-mediator Diane Levin of Boston has kindly reviewed our new blogs (this family mediation blog, and our companion Colorado DivorcePoint! divorce law blog).
  • Oct 31

    Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation

    Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation
    In his epic poem about a Vermont apple orchard, “The Mending Wall”, Robert Frost puzzled over the timeless proverbGood fences make good neighbors.
Rank this Week: 791

Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

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: 818

Family Law & Divorce Information…

Family Law & Divorce Information in Houston, Texas

By Busby & Associates.

http://busby-lee.com/familylawblog
  • May 15

    Who will you call for help?

    Who will you call for help?
    Michael Who will you call for help? Are your marriage troubles still keeping you awake at night? Are you worried about how your life will be affected if you are divorced? Are you having thoughts that clearly indicate you are depressed?…
  • May 15

    My spouse will be honest about our asset

    My spouse will be honest about our asset
    MichaelMy spouse will be honest about our assets Even if you’ve decided to settle the terms of your divorce with regard to division of property, you should still consider the possibility the assets listed may not be all of the assets at…
  • May 14

    My spouse will be fair and cooperative

    My spouse will be fair and cooperative
    MichaelMy spouse will be fair and cooperative. There’s nothing like a divorce to make people who once were civil and kind erupt into all sorts of irrational behavior. If you are preparing for divorce, keep this myth at the forefront of…
Rank this Week: 814

Riverside County Family Law Blog

Riverside County Family Law Blog

Covers move away rights, obtaining or defending support applications and enforcing support orders, characterizing and dividing community property, and custody and visitation rights. By Thurman W. Arnold III.

http://www.thurmanarnold.com/Blog/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml
Rank this Week: 828

McLean County Divorce

McLean County Divorce

Covers Illinois family law. By Jon D. McLaughlin.

http://mcleancountydivorce.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 836

Legal Commentary on Proposition 8…

Legal Commentary on Proposition 8 and the Right to Marry

Articles and comments by attorneys and legal scholars, and related legal news. From Michael Ginsborg.

http://prop8legalcommentary.blogspot.com/
  • Oct 28

    Farewell

    Farewell
    In May, I decided that I would need a hiatus to prepare an article on a subject unrelated to this site. I have just completed my forthcoming article for law librarians, "Ending Our Conflicts of Interest to Protect Consumers of Legal…
  • May 22

    Hiatus from my usual schedule of blogging

    Hiatus from my usual schedule of blogging
    I regret that, for at least several weeks, I will lack time to update this site on a regular basis. I face two challenges. First, I expect to publish an article on a subject I have been thinking about for 20 years.
  • May 15

    Legal news this month

    Legal news this month
    Domestic partnership
Rank this Week: 841

Divorce With Respect

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: 888

California Family Law Blog

California Family Law Blog

Covers adoption, child support, divorce and other family law issues with a focus on California law. Published by Scott J. Sagaria.

http://www.californiafamilylawblog.com/
  • Jul 28

    Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.

    Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.
    Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.
  • Jul 1

    What is a Common Law Marriage?

    What is a Common Law Marriage?
    A San Jose Family Law Attorney defines common law mariage A common law marriage os one that is created via cohabitation for a certain period of time (as oppsed to a marriage created by a ceremony). The period of time for a common law marriage…
  • Aug 5

    What is Putitive Marriage?

    What is Putitive Marriage?
    A San Jose Family Law Attorney blogs on the definition of a putitive marriage A putative marriage is a egally invalid marriage, although entered into with good faith by one or both parites. Reasons that a putitive marriage is not legally…
Rank this Week: 915

Divorce: New York

Divorce: New York

By Neil Cahn, PLLC.

http://www.divorceny.com/
Rank this Week: 961

Pink Tape

Pink Tape

Covers family law the the family justice system in the United Kingdom.

http://pinktape.co.uk
  • May 18

    I have been modernised…

    I have been modernised…
    This week I attended a lecture by our new Designated Family Judge here in Bristol, His Honour Judge Wildblood QC, to inform the legal community about modernisation, the new PLO and how things will be in the new world order. Although some of…
  • May 15

    Doom and Gloom and very black Coffee

    Doom and Gloom and very black Coffee
    Just thought I’d pop in and say hi. I am still here, not-blogging away quietly. I’m freshly arrived back from completing the annual bar survey, which prompted all sorts of deep consideration of life and the future. To respond to…
  • May 5

    O-ver-load

    O-ver-load
    You know that thing when the Daleks get a bit hot under the carapace and spin around in confused fashion before grinding to a smokey halt, toilet plunger wilting at a jaunty angle? That. That is the feel of those of us struggling to absorb…
Rank this Week: 982

New Jersey Family Law

New Jersey Family Law

Covers divorce, mediation, arbitration and litigation. By Charles C. Abut.

http://njdivorceblog.typepad.com/new_jersey_divorce_law_me/
Rank this Week: 966

Blog on South Carolina Family Law

Blog on South Carolina Family Law

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

http://www.gregoryforman.com
Rank this Week: 1022

Minnesota Family Law Blog

Minnesota Family Law Blog

Covers family law issues and events in Minnesota. By Heimerl & Lammers.

http://minnesotafamilylawblog.com/
  • May 16

    Family Law Impacts of the Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota

    Family Law Impacts of the Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota
    The legalization of same sex marriage in Minnesota has been a hot topic around the state and on this blog over the past few days.  We’ve talked about the celebration surrounding the passage of the bill, and we’ve looked at a…
  • May 15

    A History of Same-Sex Marriage in the United State

    A History of Same-Sex Marriage in the United State
    May 14th, 2013 will forever be remembered as the day Minnesota became just the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage.  Although the law won’t go into effect until August 1, the bill’s passage means many new changes are on…
  • May 14

    Minnesota Will Legalize Gay Marriage Tuesday

    Minnesota Will Legalize Gay Marriage Tuesday
    Minnesota will become just the 12th state in the nation to allow same-sex marriages when Governor Mark Dayton signs the bill Tuesday. Supporters of the bill gathered at the capital Monday to celebrate the vote making its way through the…
Rank this Week: 1052

Divorce And Mediation Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1097

Massachusetts Family Mediation

Massachusetts Family Mediation

Covers divorce, separation and other family-related matters. By Larri Tonelli Parker.

http://www.parkermediation.net
  • May 17

    What are your kids doing this summer?

    What are your kids doing this summer?
    As you head in to the last month of school, it is time to plan for summer.  What are your kids doing this summer? How will you and your spouse manage child care if you both work? Don’t stretch yourself too…
  • Apr 15

    Divorce Mediation Advantage

    Divorce Mediation Advantage
    Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Disputes happen to people everywhere. While many conflicts end after civil conversation or fizzle out over time, some are more complicated to resolve alone.  When conflicts are poorly managed…
  • Apr 1

    Consider this Solution for Joint Custody after Divorce

    Consider this Solution for Joint Custody after Divorce
    Imagine the children remain in the family home and parents take turns alternating care-taking responsibilities.  Rather than require the children to move in and out of two homes, the parents co-parent by alternating the residential…
Rank this Week: 1111

Divorce Law Journal

Divorce Law Journal

Covers adoptions, business valuation, collaborative family law, debt division, grandparent visitation, maintenance, relocation and same sex issues. By Diana L. Skaggs.

http://louisvilledivorce.typepad.com/info/
Rank this Week: 1104

South Carolina Family Law Blog

South Carolina Family Law Blog

Covers child custody, visitation, child support, divorce, separation, property and debt division. By Ben Stevens.

http://www.scfamilylaw.com/
  • Nov 29

    Custody Fight Revolves Around Whether Woman is the Mother or Merely a Surrogate

    Custody Fight Revolves Around Whether Woman is the Mother or Merely a Surrogate
    As many people realize, whether you are part of a traditional marriage, in a same-sex relationship, or a single person who has always wanted a child, there are now many more options than there used to be for raising children. One option that…
  • Nov 28

    How a Vocational Expert Might Help Your South Carolina Divorce

    How a Vocational Expert Might Help Your South Carolina Divorce
    If you’re starting the process of divorce in South Carolina, you likely are beginning to realize just how much of the process revolves around money. How much is there, how much will there be in the future, whose is it, who needs it and…
  • Nov 27

    Is My “Final Custody and Support Order” Really Final?

    Is My “Final Custody and Support Order” Really Final?
    The short answer is “no.” Family courts have continuing and broad jurisdiction in most cases to enforce, modify or even revoke previous orders. Issues such as child custody and child support are almost always modifiable. Child custody…
Rank this Week: 1088

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…
Rank this Week: 1210

Pennsylvania Family Law

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 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,…
  • May 8

    REQUIEM FOR PARENTAL COORDINATION IN PENNSYLVANIA

    REQUIEM FOR PARENTAL COORDINATION IN PENNSYLVANIA
    My colleague Aaron Weems has already reported that late last month the Pennsylvania Supreme Court put an end to what was a five year experiment with court appointed ombudsmen tasked to decide minor custody disputes where the need to have…
Rank this Week: 1130

Representing Victims of Domestic…

Representing Victims of Domestic Violence: An Attorney's Perspective

Attempt to capture the thoughts and experiences of an attorney with almost no experience in this area of law, representing victims of domestic violence By the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

http://legalresourcenetwork.org/wordpress/
  • Sep 6

    Lower Court Improperly Canceled Husband’s Maintenance and Support Arrear

    Lower Court Improperly Canceled Husband’s Maintenance and Support Arrear
    LiGreci v LiGreci 2011 NY Slip Op 06371 Decided on August 30, 2011 Appellate Division, Second Department  Wife appealed from the decison of the supreme court to terminate husband’s child support and maintenance obligations and cancel all…
  • Aug 19

    Father Neglects Child By Abusing Mother

    Father Neglects Child By Abusing Mother
    Matter of Ajay Sumert D. v Vijay Anand D. 2011 NY Slip Op 06264 Decided on August 16, 2011 Appellate Division, Second Department After a hearing in a child protective proceeding, the family court found that father had neglected the child,…
  • Aug 19

    Insurance Broker Turned Convict Gets Equitable Distribution, Pays Child Support

    Insurance Broker Turned Convict Gets Equitable Distribution, Pays Child Support
    Cabral v Cabral 2011 NY Slip Op 06242 Decided on August 16, 2011 Appellate Division, Second Department
Rank this Week: 1159

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…
Rank this Week: 1221

Updates in Michigan Family Law

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…
Rank this Week: 1276