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Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

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

http://www.massachusettsdivorcelawmonitor.com/
  • Jun 10

    Transitions After Divorce

    Transitions After Divorce
    Hi there, I once had a very socially adept client who sent out a “transitions” card to all her contacts.  She announced her separation, new address, phone numbers, etc.  She was cheerful, matter of fact and kind to…
  • Jun 3

    Modification Process in Massachusetts Divorce Case

    Modification Process in Massachusetts Divorce Case
    Hi there, The modification process is a bit more streamlined than the divorce process, mainly because there is a lot less discovery.  Since the property division portion of a divorce agreement or judgement is not modifiable, issues…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3467

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/
  • Jun 7

    #383 A Nation Of Sheep

    #383 A Nation Of Sheep
    Guess what? What You Thought Was Your Government is lying to you. Uh-huh. Oh, and you know what else? What You Thought Was Your Government is also spying on you. Seriously, dude. And, for those of you who happen to go abroad and…
  • Jun 6

    #382 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for June 7, 2012, Part 1 of 3

    #382 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for June 7, 2012, Part 1 of 3
    I LOVE the first case because, as much as I might rag on the Third Department for what is, in my opinion, cutting corners in certain areas and on certain kinds of cases (SORA appeals? Anyone? Bueller?), they make me proud when I see them…
  • Jun 6

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

    #381 Third Department Caselaw Round-Up for May 31, 2012, Part 6 of 6
    I thought it might be nice to finish off the caselaw round-ups for the month of May, 2012, since it's now June, 2013 (d'oh!). Work has kept me from posting more often. I also got addicted to reading the five available A Game of Thrones…
Rank this Week: 3120

Collin County Family Attorneys…

Collin County Family Attorneys Blog

Covers Texas divorce. By Rosenthal & Wadas, PLLC.

http://www.collincountyfamilyattorneys.com/
  • Jun 5

    Dannielyn Smith Awarded Sanctions in Anna Nicole Smith's Legal Battle

    Dannielyn Smith Awarded Sanctions in Anna Nicole Smith's Legal Battle
    A California judge ruled last week that Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn, who is now six years old, is entitled to sanctions stemming from her mother's lawsuit against her former husband's estate, which is worth an estimated $500…
  • May 29

    Texas Athlete's Alleged Divorce Touches on Issues of Premartial Agreement

    Texas Athlete's Alleged Divorce Touches on Issues of Premartial Agreement
    According to several sources, the San Antonio Spurs basketball player Tim Duncan is in the process of divorcing from his wife of 12 years, Amy Duncan. Amy allegedly filed for divorce in March, stating that the marriage was, "unsupportable…
  • May 22

    Galveston County Judge Faces 8 Separate Criminal Charge

    Galveston County Judge Faces 8 Separate Criminal Charge
    According to reports, a Texas judge has been charged with at least eight different criminal counts in relation to actions completed in his official capacity, which include alleged abuse of office. Specifically, he is accused of retaliating…
Rank this Week: 3295

Ontario Family Law Blog

Ontario Family Law Blog

Covers family law and collaborative team practice issues. By Galbraith Family Law.

http://www.ontariofamilylawblog.com
  • Jun 5

    Technology and Family Law Conference

    Technology and Family Law Conference
           I am honoured to be  presenting at the Technology and Family Law Conference live web cast which will be aired on Wednesday June 12, 2013 from 12 noon until 1:30 pm. This is hosted by the Law Society of Upper…
  • May 24

    Wiping Away Credit Debt After a Financially Messy Divorce

    Wiping Away Credit Debt After a Financially Messy Divorce
      The total amount of revolving debt in Canada is more than $600 billion, and that doesn't include secured debt, like mortgages and car loans. When you carry a chunk of this debt on top of the expenses and difficulty of a divorce, you're…
  • Apr 19

    Children and Divorce - How You Can Help Your Child Adjust

    Children and Divorce - How You Can Help Your Child Adjust
    A child of divorce writes on how to help your child during divorce. What better source? Thanks to Melissa Farrell a freelance writer who lives in Kansas for her insights. Speaking as a child of divorce, every situation is…
Rank this Week: 3057

Houston Divorce Lawyer Blog

Houston Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers the divorce process. By Ramos Law Firm.

http://www.ramosfamilylaw.com/houstondivorceblog/
  • Jun 3

    Happy Father’s Day To Texas Dads With Standard Possession Order

    Happy Father’s Day To Texas Dads With Standard Possession Order
    If you are a father living in Texas, and you have possession of your children pursuant to a standard possession order, June brings great news: extra time to spend with your kids! How does this work? A standard possession order grants…
  • May 30

    What Is Parental Alienation Syndrome – PAS?

    What Is Parental Alienation Syndrome – PAS?
    Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is the deliberate attempt by a parent to destroy the relationship between their children and the other parent. The alienating parent’s goal is to destroy the children’s bond with the…
  • May 29

    What Are The Requirements For Above Guideline Child Support?

    What Are The Requirements For Above Guideline Child Support?
    Texas child support obligations are calculated using a percentage of your net resources, that percentage being based on how many children one has an obligation to support. Unless there are additional circumstances, as outlined below, a court…
Rank this Week: 3308

New Jersey Family Law Blog

New Jersey Family Law Blog

Covers alimony, child support, child custody, divorce and more. By the Rotolo Law Firm.

http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/
  • Jun 1

    Use Diligence to Keep Children Safe around the Water

    Use Diligence to Keep Children Safe around the Water
    Memorial Day has passed, temperatures are rising and the school year is rapidly coming to an end. This is the time of year when attention turns to summer vacations and, for many, that means taking to the water. Whether you plan to enjoy the…
  • May 20

    Underage Drinking Laws Carry Consequences for Both Minors and Adult

    Underage Drinking Laws Carry Consequences for Both Minors and Adult
    What started as a celebration ended in potentially serious consequences for a Lebanon Borough couple on May 17. Police, responding to a noise complaint, charged the couple with serving alcohol to minors after it was discovered that the…
  • Apr 30

    When An Engagement Is Broken, Who Is Entitled To The Ring?

    When An Engagement Is Broken, Who Is Entitled To The Ring?
    The engagement ring has long been a symbol of a couple’s intention to wed. But what happens to that ring if the engagement is broken? It was recently reported that a New York City man filed a suit against his ex-fiancé, a…
Rank this Week: 3331

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 30

    Estate Planning for Young Adults – the Documents that Every One Must Have

    Estate Planning for Young Adults – the Documents that Every One Must Have
    There are two big misconceptions when it comes to estate planning: 1. Only the rich need to worry about estate planning  2. Only people with kids need to worry about estate planning. When it comes to estate planning, young adults with…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2967

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: 3271

New Hampshire Family Law Blog

New Hampshire Family Law Blog

Information and insight for people struggling with divorce and family law matter. By Kysa M. Crusco of Crusco Law Office.

http://www.nhfamilylawblog.com/
  • May 15

    Why you need a coach in your collaborative divorce.

    Why you need a coach in your collaborative divorce.
    New Hampshire collaborative practice employs an interdisciplinary model, which is fancy for saying that the professional team includes attorneys, a coach and a financial neutral. When the topic of hiring a coach comes up, I sometimes receive…
  • Apr 25

    Unbundled Legal Service

    Unbundled Legal Service
    Unbundled legal services, also known as limited scope representation, allow you to hire a lawyer to do certain parts of your case, instead of the traditional soup to nuts representation. Some clients choose unbundled services because they…
  • Apr 9

    Interview: Same-sex divorces are a tiny but growing part of New Hampshire

    Interview: Same-sex divorces are a tiny but growing part of New Hampshire
    I had the pleasure of being interviewed by David Brooks of the Nashua Telegraph for the article Same-sex divorces are a tiny but growing part of New Hampshire. As I observed, the reasons in a gay or lesbian divorce, and the emotions that come…
Rank this Week: 3040

Denver Divorce Attorney Blog

Denver Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers Colorado family law, child custody and child support. By Plog & Stein, PC.

http://www.denverdivorceattorneyblog.com/
  • May 14

    Colorado Appellate Court Considers Great-Grandparent Visitation

    Colorado Appellate Court Considers Great-Grandparent Visitation
    An area that can present a cause for concern in Colorado child custody cases is the question of grandparent visitation. Can grandparents request visitation with their grandchildren through a judicial process just as a divorced parent asks for…
  • May 1

    DENVER CUSTODY: YOUR CHILD WON'T GO FOR VISITATION. WHAT DO YOU DO?

    DENVER CUSTODY: YOUR CHILD WON'T GO FOR VISITATION. WHAT DO YOU DO?
    Denver custody and divorce attorneys see all types of cases related to child issues. This includes divorces with children, custody cases, cases involving modification of visitation, cases involving enforcement of existing visitation orders,…
  • Apr 10

    DENVER DIVORCE AND CIVIL UNIONS

    DENVER DIVORCE AND CIVIL UNIONS
    For year, we have listened to debates in the media regarding whether Colorado should, or should not, allow civil unions. The debate ended on March 21, 2013, when the Governor signed into law the Colorado Civil Unions Act, Senate Bill 13-011.…
Rank this Week: 3584

St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer…

St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Missouri family law. By Brinkman & Alter, LLC.

http://www.stlouiscriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
  • May 13

    IF I GET PULLED OVER IN THE ST LOUIS ARC ZONE CAN I GET THE TICKET TAKEN CARE OF?

    IF I GET PULLED OVER IN THE ST LOUIS ARC ZONE CAN I GET THE TICKET TAKEN CARE OF?
    Yes, a good St. Louis traffic ticket attorney can handle such an ARC Zone ticket in much the same manner as any other traffic citation. The only difference is that the fine will be higher. The St. Louis ARC Zone is a stretch of highway on…
  • Mar 31

    How Does A Simple Traffic Ticket Hurt My Driving Record?

    How Does A Simple Traffic Ticket Hurt My Driving Record?
    by Scott Brinkman Because traffic tickets allow the State of Missouri to assess "points" to your permanent driving record. Points are like little red flags that give the impression that you are a bad driver. This in turn gives your…
  • Feb 26

    How Does A Speeding Ticket Affect My Driving Record?

    How Does A Speeding Ticket Affect My Driving Record?
    A simple St. Louis speeding ticket can have a tremendous impact on your permanent driving record in the state of Missouri. That is because Missouri uses a "points" system each time you are found guilty of the traffic ticket for which you…
Rank this Week: 3121

Houston Divorce Lawyer Blog

Houston Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Texas divorce and family law. By Scott Morgan.

http://houstondivorce.com/blog
  • May 13

    Five Benefits of Retaining a Lawyer in a “Quickie Divorce”

    Five Benefits of Retaining a Lawyer in a “Quickie Divorce”
    This is a guest blog by Katie Lammers, a family law attorney at Heimerl & Lammers in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Katie has handled hundreds of family law cases throughout her legal career and she relishes the opportunity to fight for…
  • May 6

    Guest Post – What to do During a Traffic Stop

    Guest Post – What to do During a Traffic Stop
    Almost everyone deals with getting pulled over for speeding or some other minor traffic violation.  A lot of people are unnerved when this happens and not sure how to handle it.  Today we have a guest post by Andrew Flusche on just…
  • May 2

    Guest Post on License Suspension for Failure to Pay Child Support

    Guest Post on License Suspension for Failure to Pay Child Support
    Today we have as a guest blogger Adam Rosenblum of the Rosenblum Law Firm.  His firm handles a lot of criminal cases including traffic defense. In today’s post he explains how failure to pay your child support can lead to a…
Rank this Week: 3622

New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Blog

New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey divorce and family law. By The Law Offices of Edward R. Weinstein.

http://www.newjerseydivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • May 13

    How Do I Prove That My "Ex" is Living With Someone?

    How Do I Prove That My "Ex" is Living With Someone?
    As a New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, I have always found this area of NJ Family Law to be one of the most unfair, specifically to the person paying alimony. Most recently, a new case came down that disturbs me as, in my opinion, has made the law…
  • Apr 12

    When is Harassment in New Jersey Considered Domestic Violence?

    When is Harassment in New Jersey Considered Domestic Violence?
    Even for an experienced New Jersey Divorce and Family Attorney, determining whether an individual's behavior amounts to harassment under New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act is a challenge. When a couple is experiencing a messy…
  • Mar 5

    How Do I Know if New Jersey has Jurisdiction Over My Child Custody Case?

    How Do I Know if New Jersey has Jurisdiction Over My Child Custody Case?
    In nearly twenty years of practicing divorce and child custody law in New Jersey, this is a question that my law firm is frequently asked. While this is a fairly complex area of the law, I trust the following shall be a helpful and useful…
Rank this Week: 3104

Kevin Hickey Law Blog

Kevin Hickey Law Blog

Covers divorce, child custody and family law issues, focused on Arkansas law. From attorney Kevin Hickey.

http://www.kevinhickeylaw.com/blog
  • May 9

    Abuse By Second Opinion: How & Why Sacramento CPS Targeted the Nikolayev Family

    Abuse By Second Opinion: How & Why Sacramento CPS Targeted the Nikolayev Family
    By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard the story of Anna and Alex Nikolayev, the Sacramento parents of baby Sammy who were stunned when Child Protective Services (CPS) workers yanked the infant out of his mother’s arms – all…
  • May 1

    Collaborative Divorce: Not Just for the Super-Wealthy

    Collaborative Divorce: Not Just for the Super-Wealthy
    I’ve written briefly before about collaborative divorce on this blog, but one misconception about this relatively new method of ending a marriage continues to pop up from time to time. That misconception is that collaborative divorce is…
  • Apr 29

    What Is Münchausen Syndrome By Proxy and Why Are Parents Losing Custody Because Of It?

    What Is Münchausen Syndrome By Proxy and Why Are Parents Losing Custody Because Of It?
    Münchausen syndrome by proxy. It sounds dire. And for parents of sick children who have yet to receive a diagnosis from their medical care providers, it can be. But it’s not the illness their children have. It’s what their…
Rank this Week: 3115

Chicago Family Law Blog

Chicago Family Law Blog

Covers child custody, child support, divorce and property division. By Alan Pearlman.

http://www.chicagofamilylawblog.com/
  • Apr 30

    Tax Issues Relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Divorce

    Tax Issues Relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Divorce
    An increasingly large portion of the assets of married couples consist of rights to payments and stock from pension plans.  In many states such assets are subject to division during a divorce.  Divorce and division of property…
  • Apr 30

    Severing the Parental Rights of Inmates and the Constitutionality of Restricting Visitation

    Severing the Parental Rights of Inmates and the Constitutionality of Restricting Visitation
     According to the Child Welfare League of America, an estimated 200,000 children have a mother in prison, and at least 1.6 million children have a father in prison. As such, many children have been forced to enter the foster care…
  • Dec 31

    Same-Sex Marriages and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act

    Same-Sex Marriages and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act
    The federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was signed into law by President Clinton on September 21, 1996.  DOMA defines "marriage" to consist exclusively as a heterosexual union of a man and a woman.  Further, DOMA directs federal …
Rank this Week: 3208

My Arizona Criminal, Child Abuse…

My Arizona Criminal, Child Abuse and Neglect Attorney

Focuses on the intersection of family and criminal law. By Gregg R. Woodnick, PLLC.

http://woodnicklawchildcustody.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 8

    False Imprisonment Claim Yields $70,000 Settlement in New Mexico

    False Imprisonment Claim Yields $70,000 Settlement in New Mexico
    ABC News reports that a New Mexico man agreed to a $70,000 settlement with the county whose officials arrested and wrongfully imprisoned him for several days in 2009. Anthony Ortiz was arrested because a clerk entered his Social Security…
  • Mar 25

    The Importance of Expert Witnesse

    The Importance of Expert Witnesse
    If the Jodi Arias trial illustrates anything to the legal community (note: it probably illustrates a lot of things), it is the importance of expert witness testimony in the contemporary trial setting.  Forensic psychologist Richard…
Rank this Week: 3037

Law Office of Martin Murphy Blog

Law Office of Martin Murphy Blog

Covers mediation, collaborative law and family law in Massachusetts.

http://www.massachusettsfamilylawfirm.com/blog
  • Apr 4

    It’s All About the Kid

    It’s All About the Kid
    I was cleaning up “that pile” on my desk this morning. You know ”that pile”- old notes from conferences, industry magazines with articles you meant to get to, old “to do” lists. Anyhow, I found an Ask Amy…
  • Apr 4

    It’s All About the Kid

    It’s All About the Kid
    I was cleaning up “that pile” on my desk this morning. You know ”that pile”- old notes from conferences, industry magazines with articles you meant to get to, old “to do” lists. Anyhow, I found an Ask Amy…
  • Mar 15

    A New Pope and an Old Prayer

    A New Pope and an Old Prayer
    I had the opportunity this week to attend a presentation by Dan Finn, a gifted Collaborative Attorney. Dan spoke on the topic of “Understanding Impasse: Preventions and Interventions.”  A theme of the presentation was that in…
Rank this Week: 3306

The Interplay Between Bankruptcy…

The Interplay Between Bankruptcy and Divorce Law in Virginia

Explores the effect of a bankruptcy on divorce and other family law matters in Virginia, as well as the effect of a divorce or other family law matter on a bankruptcy. By James H. Wilson, Jr.

http://bankruptcydivorceblawg.com
Rank this Week: 3542

Kentucky Family Law Blog

Kentucky Family Law Blog

Covers family and divorce law. By Barrow & Weigel.

http://www.barrowweigel.com/blog
  • Mar 25

    New Top Lawyers Edition of Louisville Magazine

    New Top Lawyers Edition of Louisville Magazine
    Louisville Magazine has printed a special edition that contains the correct, complete list of Louisville’s Top Attorneys. The list was originally printed in the March, 2013 edition, but a printing error caused a substantial portion of…
  • Mar 10

    Hugh W. Barrow Named as One of Louisville’s Top Lawyer

    Hugh W. Barrow Named as One of Louisville’s Top Lawyer
    Barrow Law Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that Hugh W. Barrow was recognized in Louisville Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” issue.  The list of “Top Lawyers” was compiled from a survey of members of…
  • Mar 7

    How To File For Divorce in Kentucky

    How To File For Divorce in Kentucky
    There are many different types of divorce in Kentucky. Most Court allow for simple divorces that do not require either party to appear before a judge.  There are also cases that are litigated before a Judge or domestic relations…
Rank this Week: 3350

Wisconsin Family Lawyer Blog

Wisconsin Family Lawyer Blog

Covers child placement, property division and other family law issues. By Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle Inc.

http://www.wisconsinfamilylawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 25

    MORE ON CONCEALING INCOME

    MORE ON CONCEALING INCOME
    Late last year we blogged about our continuing efforts to uncover accurate income information for former spouses/partners despite their efforts to conceal their income or assets. The February 2013 Newsletter from Tracy Coenen and Sequence…
  • Oct 12

    COOPERATION/COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR ATTORNEY

    COOPERATION/COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR ATTORNEY
    Throughout your legal representation, it is imperative that you respond to your attorney in a timely manner when information is requested. Most often a hearing date is coming up and we must adhere to court deadlines to exchange documentation…
  • Sep 19

    CONCEALING INCOME

    CONCEALING INCOME
    About once a year here at Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle we encounter an opposing party who is intent on hiding income. A party's income, of course, is highly relevant information for purposes of setting maintenance (alimony), establishing child…
Rank this Week: 3170

Family, Criminal, Personal Injury,…

Family, Criminal, Personal Injury, in Nevada

Covers Nevada Supreme Court cases and laws involving criminal, civil, and family issues. By Anthony Wright.

http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 3

    Modern Relationships in Las Vegas -- Ten things to consider about being single

    Modern Relationships in Las Vegas -- Ten things to consider about being single
    I have represented divorce and family law clients for nine years in Las Vegas and I pay attention to the trends in society, including the technological changes and the evolving views on relationships.  As part of my practice, I not only…
  • Feb 23

    LAS VEGAS WRITER: April Adam

    LAS VEGAS WRITER: April Adam
    That Don't Make Ya Bad: A Memoir of Addiction:April Aimee Adams tells the heart-wrenching story of a childhood marred by facial scars, an absentee father, and an overworked, inattentive mother. That Don't Make Ya Bad describes the perilous…
  • Feb 13

    RIP Attorney RONA-KAYE T. TUITELE of Las Vega

    RIP Attorney RONA-KAYE T. TUITELE of Las Vega
    Rona was admitted to practice law in Nevada in 2008.  She was a graduate of the William S. Boyd School of Law.  She had just turned 33 years old when her spirit left her body.
Rank this Week: 3573

Chicago Divorce Lawyer &…

Chicago Divorce Lawyer & Attorney Blog

Discusses how to avoid mistakes and obtain a better outcome in your divorce. By Marie Fahnert.

http://www.justdivorceblog.com/
  • Feb 12

    My client’s iPad testimony made the news!

    My client’s iPad testimony made the news!
    Apparently, my divorcing client’s Skype testimony is newsworthy! The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Wall Street Journal have both reported on it. Last week, at Chicago’s Daley Center, a judge ruled in my client’s favor…
  • Feb 12

    My client’s iPad testimony made the news!

    My client’s iPad testimony made the news!
      Apparently, Skype testimony is a novelty. The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, the Wall Street Journal and the American Bar Association Journal have reported on my divorcing client’s Skype testimony. Last week, at…
  • Oct 11

    Couple separates after 115 year

    Couple separates after 115 year
    Bibi and Poldi, two giant tortoises who have been together since their birth in 1897, called it quits on their relationship this year. The relationship had survived 115 years, a move from Switzerland to Austria, and 300 children (ages…
Rank this Week: 3275

Maryland Lawyer Blog

Maryland Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer protection law, appeals, and family law. By the Law Office of Jason Ostendorf LLC.

http://www.ostendorflaw.com/blog/
  • Feb 5

    Step out of financial mess by taking effective step

    Step out of financial mess by taking effective step
    The New Year is a great time to start afresh economically if you have been through any financial struggle in the previous year. The most common unlucky financial phases are bankruptcy, divorce or foreclosure. Big personal debts can also be a…
  • Jan 17

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s New Rules Offer No Help To Homeowner

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s New Rules Offer No Help To Homeowner
    The much-touted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new rules for mortgage companies to help homeowners facing foreclosure. I have read these new rules. They are a joke. If you are interested to see how the news media report on the…
  • Nov 5

    How a Lawyer Can Help with a High-Asset Divorce

    How a Lawyer Can Help with a High-Asset Divorce
    The average divorce is rarely pleasant. Money issues, property rights, title to vehicles and other matters can easily cause tempers to flare. The confrontation and hostility are often multiplied in high-asset divorce cases, where businesses,…
Rank this Week: 3288

Michigan Children's Law Blog

Michigan Children's Law Blog

Provides news and analysis of child protection, juvenile delinquency and adoption law in Michigan. By Melinda N. Deel.

http://www.michiganchildrenslawblog.com
  • Jan 30

    Federal Judge Rules Juveniles Sentenced to Life are Eligible for Parole

    Federal Judge Rules Juveniles Sentenced to Life are Eligible for Parole
    Inmates sentenced to life in prison for murder as juveniles are eligible for parole and must receive a “fair and meaningful” chance at leaving prison, a federal judge said Wednesday. The order from U.S. District Judge John Corbett…
  • Jan 25

    In re Morrow – Reasonable Effort

    In re Morrow – Reasonable Effort
    In this case, Father’s rights were terminated under MCL 712A.19b(3)(a)(ii) – desertion for 91 or more days – and MCL 712A.19b(3)(g).  The Father lived in Mississippi and had scant contact with the child.  Mother had custody of the…
  • Dec 30

    Justice Corrigan to be appointed head of DHS

    Justice Corrigan to be appointed head of DHS
    I am starting to see reports that Governor-elect Rick Snyder is expected to appoint Justice Maura Corrigan director of the Department of Human Services.  Tim Skubick is reporting this, so it is reliable information.  Justice Corrigan has an…
Rank this Week: 2959

Civil Negotiation and Mediation…

Civil Negotiation and Mediation Blog

Covers divorce and mediation. By Nancy E. Hudgins.

http://www.hudginsmediation.com/blog
  • Jan 25

    Playworks! Teaching Conflict Resolution Skills to Children

    Playworks! Teaching Conflict Resolution Skills to Children
    Playworks, a non-profit that contracts with schools to bring organization, socialization and conflict resolution skills to school playgrounds, has incorporated rock-paper-scissors in its curriculum.   (Disclosure:  my daughter…
  • Jan 17

    Persuasion in Negotiation: Tips from Washington, D.C.

    Persuasion in Negotiation: Tips from Washington, D.C.
    I have been extolling the virtues of listening as a condition precedent to persuasion in mediation and negotiation.  It was interesting to read that political pollsters are touting the same thing. The Washington Post had a long article…
  • Jun 7

    Co-Parenting Skills: Credit Where Credit is Due

    Co-Parenting Skills: Credit Where Credit is Due
    I conducted a divorce mediation recently where the parties have been separated for many years but now have started the divorce process by coming to mediation.  They have been co-parenting their children during the separation.  We have…
Rank this Week: 3514

Chicago Divorce Attorney

Chicago Divorce Attorney

Covers Illinois family law matters. By the Wolkowitz Law Office.

http://wolkowitz.com/chicago-divorce-illinois-family-law-blog
  • Jan 21

    Uncontested Divorce: One-stop Shop

    Uncontested Divorce: One-stop Shop
    As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I’ve got one word for people who don’t want to needlessly spend money on a lawyer. And that word is “sane.” I’m dedicated to helping people get an affordable divorce in…
  • Nov 12

    College Expenses for Divorcing & Unmarried Military Vet

    College Expenses for Divorcing & Unmarried Military Vet
    As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I can tell you that many parents are flabergasted upon learning that a court can force them to pay for their children’s higher education through Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage…
  • Nov 9

    Cheating and adultery: relevant to divorce in Illinois?

    Cheating and adultery: relevant to divorce in Illinois?
    “He cheated on me,” my new client told me. “Isn’t there anything I can do about that?” she asked. As a Chicago divorce attorney, I’m asked that type of question about adultery frequently. And while adultery and cheating often make…
Rank this Week: 3161

California Divorce Lawyer Blog

California Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers annulment, child support, custody and visitation. By Gary D. Sparks.

http://www.californiadivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • Jan 7

    After 40 Years, Sesame Street Tackles the Issue of Divorce

    After 40 Years, Sesame Street Tackles the Issue of Divorce
    After more than 40 years, Sesame Street has never directly dealt with the issue of divorce and its impact on children. Until now. Sesame Workshop recently launched its "Little Children, Big Challenges" initiative, including an…
  • Feb 8

    Judge Sentences Husband to Take His Wife on a Date

    Judge Sentences Husband to Take His Wife on a Date
    A Florida judge has sentenced a Plantation husband to take his wife on a date for a domestic violence incident that began as a marital spat when he forgot to wish her a happy birthday. As reported in the SunSentinel, Broward County Judge John…
  • Feb 7

    Gary Sparks to Return as a Special Guest on the Ronn Owens Program This Week

    Gary Sparks to Return as a Special Guest on the Ronn Owens Program This Week
    For those of you who missed Gary's first appearance on the Ronn Owens Program (on KGO-AM 810) this past September, or those who want to listen in again, he will be returning as Ronn's guest this upcoming Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 10:00…
Rank this Week: 3623

Massachusetts Divorce & Family…

Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Blog

Covers current issues in Massachusetts divorce and family law. By Steven Ballard.

http://massachusettsfamilylaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 2

    Best US Supreme Court Decision of 2012

    Best US Supreme Court Decision of 2012
    In my view, the best U.S. Supreme Court decision of 2012 would probably be Miller v. Alabama.  This decision scored a big one for human rights of juveniles. There will be no more mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juvenile…
  • Jan 2

    Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2012

    Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2012
    Scott Morgan, principal of the Morgan Law Firm (Houston and Austin, Texas) and fellow family law blogger, has put me on his list of the Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2012.  Check out that link for some good reading. I made it to the list on…
  • Nov 12

    Beyond Washington, Maryland and Maine: New Battleground States for Marriage Equality

    Beyond Washington, Maryland and Maine: New Battleground States for Marriage Equality
    Well, it indeed became official late last week that Washington state's referendum on marriage equality was in fact a win for marriage equality. Washington will thus be included with Maine and Maryland as the first three states to approve gay…
Rank this Week: 3234

Tulsa Family Law Blog

Tulsa Family Law Blog

Covers family law and dispute resolution. By the Law Firm of Naylor, Williams & Tracy, Inc.

http://tulsafamilylaw.wordpress.com/
  • Oct 31

    Forced Resignation Serves as Basis For Child Support And Alimony Reduction

    Forced Resignation Serves as Basis For Child Support And Alimony Reduction
    When the boss says “resign or I’ll fire you,” and you resign, is that a good faith reduction in income?  Can you use your change in income to reduce your child support and alimony?  A recent Supreme Court of Oklahoma opinion orders…
  • Oct 31

    Settlement Agreement Prevents Child Support Modification Effort

    Settlement Agreement Prevents Child Support Modification Effort
    The Supreme Court of Oklahoma gives effect to a settlement agreement between divorced parents requiring both parents to agree in writing to any child support modification. The parents in Scungio v. Scungio divorced in 2009.  The couple…
  • Oct 26

    Couple Still Fighting Over House Ten Years After Divorce

    Couple Still Fighting Over House Ten Years After Divorce
    People getting a divorce generally do not make good business partners.  One Oklahoma couple learned this the hard way.  After trying to maximize the return on their marital residence, they ended up back in court ten years later. The…
Rank this Week: 3272

Norwalk Divorce and Personal…

Norwalk Divorce and Personal Injury Blog

Covers Connecticut family law. By Chalumeau Law Group, LLC.

http://www.chalumeaulawgroup.com/blog/
  • Sep 18

    Three Signs Divorce Mediation Is Not For You

    Three Signs Divorce Mediation Is Not For You
    Divorce Mediation is not a one size fits all solution to every divorce. Litigants often approach mediation not as a true alternative to litigation, but a prerequisite to traditional litigation.
  • May 9

    Connecticut Uncontested Divorce Documents Checklist

    Connecticut Uncontested Divorce Documents Checklist
      In Connecticut, once you and your spouse have reached an agreement that provides for the allocation of your assets, distribution of your debts, and for the custody and support of your child(ren), you may request that the court schedule an…
  • Apr 20

    Divorce in Connecticut: The Case Management Date

    Divorce in Connecticut: The Case Management Date
    If you are in the process of filing, or have just been served with a divorce complaint in Connecticut, you may find yourself inundated with documents which contain language that might as well be written in a foreign language. However, it is…
Rank this Week: 3368

Mari Law

Mari Law

Discusses family law and estate planning issues in Georgia. By Antonio B. Mari.

http://marilaw.wordpress.com
  • Aug 8

    Can I keep my house if I file bankruptcy in Georgia?

    Can I keep my house if I file bankruptcy in Georgia?
    Can I keep my house when filing bankruptcy in Cartersville? Cartersville Bankruptcy Attorney Answer
  • Jun 5

    Pricing Legal Service

    Pricing Legal Service
    Pricing Legal Services Have you ever hesitated to call a lawyer because you thought it would be too expensive? Often the perceived cost of hiring an attorney acts as a barrier to prevent people from fully protecting all their legal rights. In…
  • Oct 17

    How you can afford a lawyer… payment plans for every budget.

    How you can afford a lawyer… payment plans for every budget.
    Paying for a lawyer can be a major expense. Often a person will delay or simply not hire a lawyer because of this expense. This delay or lack of counsel can have severe negative consequences as many matters are time sensitive. If you are…
Rank this Week: 3594

New Orleans Criminal Lawyer, New…

New Orleans Criminal Lawyer, New Orleans Divorce Lawyer and Traffic Lawyer

Covers criminal law and divorce law information in New Orleans. By Harold E. Weiser.

http://www.weiserlawfirm.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 29

    Synthetic Marijuana in Louisiana

    Synthetic Marijuana in Louisiana
    Synthetic, designer drugs were just starting to make waves in Jefferson Parish last fall when Lt.
  • Jul 26

    Actor Russell Brand in New Orleans Municipal Court

    Actor Russell Brand in New Orleans Municipal Court
    Actor Russell Brand must perform 20 hours of community service and pay a $500 court fee to resolve a misdemeanor charge stemming from a 
  • Jul 24

    New Orleans Criminal Defense

    New Orleans Criminal Defense
    Bridge City man booked in West Bank murderPublished: Tuesday, January 04, 2011, 6:05 PM    by the Times-Picayune
Rank this Week: 3325

Minnesota Divorce & Family Law…

Minnesota Divorce & Family Law Blog

Feature information and updates on Minnesota divorce and family law issues. By the Brown Law Offices.

http://www.mnfamilylawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3274

Georgia Adoption Law Blog

Georgia Adoption Law Blog

Covers adoption law issues in Georgia, including independent adoptions, agency adoptions, step-parent adoptions, relative adoptions, and international adoptions. by Stephen Worrall.

http://www.gaadoptionlaw.com/
  • Jun 22

    10 Things Adoptive Parents Should Know (From An Adoptee’s Perspective)

    10 Things Adoptive Parents Should Know (From An Adoptee’s Perspective)
    I found a great article on the "Diary of a Not-So-Angry Asian Adoptee" blog today. The entire article is here. But here are the bullet points from the article:
  • Sep 11

    New China Consulate Appointment Policy

    New China Consulate Appointment Policy
    As a result of changes under the Hague Adoption Convention, U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou will only schedule adoptions appointments for applicants who have both an approved I-600A or I-800A form and a current fingerprint clearance from the FBI.…
  • Sep 11

    Helping adopted kids navigate school project

    Helping adopted kids navigate school project
    A new school year brings all sorts of challenges: Will your child make friends? Is the teacher nice? What's the homework load like? Yet for families formed through adoption or foster care, or for children being raised by a non-parent…
Rank this Week: 3250

Collaborative Divorce Newsblog

Collaborative Divorce Newsblog

Provides tips and news on collaborative divorce worldwide. By Pauline Tesler.

http://www.collaborativedivorcenews.com/
  • Mar 23

    PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY: Where Divorce Practice, Neuroscience, and Legal Conflict Resolution Intersect

    PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY: Where Divorce Practice, Neuroscience, and Legal Conflict Resolution Intersect
    Come to Concord, New Hampshire on June 14, 2012 for a dynamic and comprehensive overview/introduction to Neuro-resolution  This all-day training workshop is sponsored by the New Hampshire State
  • Jan 25

    Collaborative Divorce and The Rhythm of Love (Marin Style)

    Collaborative Divorce and The Rhythm of Love (Marin Style)
    The Rhythm of Love (Marin Style) -We lawyers are very familiar with the statistics--nearly everywhere where divorce is freely available, half of all marriages, more or less, will end in divorce.  The statistics are even more daunting where I…
  • Jan 18

    Coming up: Collaborative Master Class in Pittsburgh

    Coming up: Collaborative Master Class in Pittsburgh
    Join me and Woody Mosten in Pittsburgh for a three-day Master Class, on February 2-4, 2012.  The class was last presented in St. Louis, with rave reviews.  For information, or to register, contact:  Mark Gubinsky Here is the agenda for the…
Rank this Week: 2956

Mississippi Family Lawyer Blog

Mississippi Family Lawyer Blog

Covers divorce, child custody and child support. By M. Devin Whitt.

http://www.mississippifamilylawyerblog.com/
  • Jan 18

    Common Law Marriage in Mississippi

    Common Law Marriage in Mississippi
    Most people may be familiar with the term "common law marriage." Common law marriage was recognized in Mississippi up until 1956. To establish a common law marriage, a man and woman would live together, share property, and generally…
  • Jan 18

    Grandparent Visitation Rights in Mississippi

    Grandparent Visitation Rights in Mississippi
    If you have a family member who has gone through a divorce or a custody dispute, you know that these types of cases can affect more than just the two individuals in the relationship. When children are involved in a divorce or custody matter…
  • Jan 18

    Sibling Custody: Stay Together or Separate?

    Sibling Custody: Stay Together or Separate?
    Custody disputes in Misssippi are never easy. Two parents are put into the untenable position of being forced to battle against each other for the right to keep and care for a child that earlier belonged to both of them. These disputes are…
Rank this Week: 3605

Austin Divorce Lawyer Blog

Austin Divorce Lawyer Blog

Published By The Law Offices of Moises Rios

http://www.austindivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 30

    Considerations for Additional Child Support

    Considerations for Additional Child Support
    Austin parents who are divorcing may wish to seek child support in an amount above what the Texas Child Support Guidelines provide.
  • Nov 9

    I Don't Want a Divorce - How Can I Save My Marriage?

    I Don't Want a Divorce - How Can I Save My Marriage?
    Sometimes you just need to have your marital problems fixed. Austin couples who want to reconcile and remain married should consider mediation. Indian courts have a unique use of mediation as described by Ritika Jha in the Indian Express. …
  • Oct 31

    Halloween Visitation Right

    Halloween Visitation Right
    All over Austin and the central Texas area, there will be parents dealing with their visitation rights and the Halloween ritual tonight. Parents may be wondering if they have a right to see their child on Halloween and take the child trick…
Rank this Week: 3609

Families and the Law

Families and the Law

By Catherine Earnshaw-Hobbs.

http://earnshawlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 17

    Eastern District sets out conflict rules for lawyer

    Eastern District sets out conflict rules for lawyer
    One of the games that used to be played by folks wanting a dissolution of their marriage was to go "lawyer shopping" with all of the top domestic firms in their area. The point of the game wasn't really to find a lawyer - although one of the…
  • Jun 23

    World Cup song - go Team USA

    World Cup song - go Team USA
    Our children are all soccer fans. With the World Cup going on this week - this post is for them and for all the rest of you out there who are soccer fans. Go Team USA! The song is called "Represent" and is done by a group called Weezer…
  • Apr 9

    April Family Law Linky Dink

    April Family Law Linky Dink
    Under the category of what was she thinking - a Tennessee woman put an 8 year boy she had adopted from Russia on a plane with a one-way ticket to Moscow.Justice John Paul Stevens has announced his upcoming retirement. The announcement comes…
Rank this Week: 3443

Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer Blog

Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Los Angeles divorce, chid custody and property division issues. By The Law Office of Mitchell A. Jacobs.

http://www.losangelesdivorcelawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 3477

The Idaho Business Law Blog

The Idaho Business Law Blog

Covers family law, business and bankruptcy law topics. By the Idaho Business Law Group.

http://idahobizlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 16

    10 Holiday Tips for Divorced or Separated Parent

    10 Holiday Tips for Divorced or Separated Parent
    Holidays and special occasions can be emotionally draining when you are sharing custody of your children.
  • Nov 22

    Diminishing the Uncertainty of Divorce

    Diminishing the Uncertainty of Divorce
    Since each judge (and every case) is different and brings with him or her a different perspective and life experience, and the judge often has to apply competing principles of law to the complicated lives of diverse individuals, family law is…
  • Sep 8

    Corporate Drama: Piercing the Corporate Veil

    Corporate Drama: Piercing the Corporate Veil
    So a little while back you decided to start a company. You were excited and ready to take on the world. In these formative moments everyone told you, “You need to incorporate to make sure blood sucking plaintiff’s lawyers can’t get your…
Rank this Week: 3567

The Polar Digress

The Polar Digress

Covers feminism in Alaska, Alaskan and general family law policy, child and parent-raising, and the meaning of life.

http://thepolardigress.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 17

    HuffPo's Divorce Section:

    HuffPo's Divorce Section:
    HuffPo's Divorce Section: No Room for Reason on Domestic Violence?
  • Mar 31

    2 Boy

    2 Boy
    2 Boys Found Dead; Mom Rips the Courts - March 31, 2009 - Illinois(Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune article:)
  • Dec 15

    Mad Magazine's "Clueless"

    Mad Magazine's "Clueless"
    Mad Magazine's "Clueless" Game
Rank this Week: 3340

Georgia Collaborative Divorce and…

Georgia Collaborative Divorce and Family Law Blog

Covers collaborative divorce and family law issues in Georgia. By Stephen Worrell.

http://www.gacollaborativelaw.com/
  • Nov 15

    Collaborative Divorce Practice: A Summary in Bullet Points From a Marietta Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

    Collaborative Divorce Practice: A Summary in Bullet Points From a Marietta Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
    As a Marietta and Atlanta Georgia collaborative divorce lawyer, I often need to explain succinctly the features and benefits of collaborative divorce versus mediation or litigation. The following is a quick, bullet-point summary of those…
  • Sep 17

    5 Tips for Getting out of an Impasse

    5 Tips for Getting out of an Impasse
    Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it seems like you reach a dead end with your spouse on an issue in a Collaborative Law case. It happened while you were together, and it shouldn't be surprising that it still happens after you split up.…
  • Sep 8

    Program aims for peaceful divorce

    Program aims for peaceful divorce
    The "collaborative law" process tries to get all parties to work together to reach agreement. Few words in modern parlance carry uglier connotations than "divorce." Yearslong court battles. Fights over division of property. Never-ending…
Rank this Week: 3285

Real Divorce Mediation

Real Divorce Mediation

By Debra Synovec.

http://www.wholemediation.com/rdmblog/
  • May 15

    Curiosity Is Everything

    Curiosity Is Everything
    John Medina points out in Brain Rules that curiosity is everything. Curious mind.  Cpen mind.  Responsive mind.  All three advance your divorce settlement conversations.
  • May 2

    How Many Mediators Does It Take?

    How Many Mediators Does It Take?
    The 17th Annual Dispute Resolution Conference, an outstanding event sponsored by the Washington Law School Foundation ,the
  • Apr 25

    Mediation Is Better Process for Divorce

    Mediation Is Better Process for Divorce
    Last Thursday I had the opportunity to hear Gloria Steinem, author and activist, famous for the Women’s Liberation Movement, speak at a fundraising luncheon for the YWCA.  She spoke in part about how empowerment starts with the least…
Rank this Week: 3025

Surrogacy Lawyer

Surrogacy Lawyer

Covers assisted reproduction law and family formation issues, including surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation and sperm donation. By Stephanie Caballero.

http://paste-copy.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 9

    First UK Baby Born Free of Cancer Gene

    First UK Baby Born Free of Cancer Gene
    While this has been done in the United States, the first baby was born in the UK free of the breast cancer gene, BRCA1, which would have meant that the baby girl had an 80 percent chance of contracting breast cancer. I know this is a…
  • Jan 9

    Assisted Reproduction and Autism

    Assisted Reproduction and Autism
    It’s only speculation now that environmental factors, including assisted reproduction technologies, have contributed to the high increase in the number of children diagnosed with Autism. Education and awareness of Austin have been key…
  • Dec 29

    Economic Turmoil Fuels India's Fertility Busine

    Economic Turmoil Fuels India's Fertility Busine
    I recently posted about how patients are canceling their IVF appointments for surrogacy and egg donation in India because of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, but apparently that has not stopped the booming industry in India. In fact,…
Rank this Week: 3056

Child Custody Attorney~In the…

Child Custody Attorney~In the Trenches

Covers child custody and family law issues. By Arlaine Rockey.

http://childcustodyattorney.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 2

    Combating False Allegations of Parental Alienation (PAS)

    Combating False Allegations of Parental Alienation (PAS)
    Abusers sometimes use false allegations of parental alienation against the protective parent to help deflect away from the abuse allegations and to turn the tables on the protective parent. Unfortunately, it works. Thus, as a protective…
  • Jun 3

    LEGAL ASSISTANT JOB

    LEGAL ASSISTANT JOB
    I'm seeking a smart, conscientious legal assistant for my dynamic statewide, solo family law practice, handling mostly complex custody cases. Great job for college grad who wants to be a paralegal or go to law school; however, a college…
  • Aug 17

    When the Guardian ad Litem goes the other way ...

    When the Guardian ad Litem goes the other way ...
    In a custody case, sometimes a judge will appoint a guardian ad litem ("GAL") (sometimes called a CASA) to represent the best interests of the children. Sometimes the GAL is a lawyer, sometimes not. Sometimes the GAL is a volunteer, but often…
Rank this Week: 3042