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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: 2981

San Diego Divorce Lawyer Blog

San Diego Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers divorce, paternity and legal separation issues. By Roy M. Doppelt and Associates.

http://www.sandiegodivorcelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3007

Orange County Criminal Attorneys…

Orange County Criminal Attorneys Blog

Covers criminal justice, family law and Orange County DWI news. By Lauren Johnson, Attorney At Law

http://www.orangecountycriminalattorneysblog.com/
  • Apr 10

    What is California's Deferred Entry of Judgment?

    What is California's Deferred Entry of Judgment?
    In California, there are certain types of criminal offenses, if you are eligible, which will allow you to avoid getting any conviction at all. It is known as Deferred Entry of Judgment (sometimes referred to as DEJ). For adults, DEJ is used…
  • Apr 1

    DO YOU HAVE AN OUTSTANDING CALIFORNIA WARRANT?

    DO YOU HAVE AN OUTSTANDING CALIFORNIA WARRANT?
    There are two different types of Warrants issued through the Criminal Justice System. Law enforcement will generally issue an Arrest Warrant, which is a written order commanding (authorizing) a law enforcement agency to arrest and/or detain…
  • Mar 28

    Drunk In Public (Public Intoxication) - Is It a Big Deal?

    Drunk In Public (Public Intoxication) - Is It a Big Deal?
    One aspect of the college student experience is partying with friends and fellow students at the local bars and clubs. Often times, these college students have no means of transportation and find themselves walking to bars, clubs and to…
Rank this Week: 3006

Divorce Experts

Divorce Experts

Covers cases and trends in divorce law. By Pannone.

http://divorceexperts.blogspot.com/
  • May 1

    International family law cases on the up

    International family law cases on the up
    The BBC have today reported upon the rise in global family disputes including child abduction, relocation, inter-country adoption and forced marriages. The increase in cases which have an international element seems to have been caused by the…
  • Apr 23

    Eco millionaire faces claim for maintenance 20 years after his divorce

    Eco millionaire faces claim for maintenance 20 years after his divorce
    The unfortunate plight of multi-millionaire Dale Vince has recently demonstrated the importance of entering into a Consent Order to deal with financial aspects of a divorce. Mr Vince and his wife divorced in 1992. They did not enter…
  • Apr 11

    Defamation and Divorce - Two Unhappy Bedfellow

    Defamation and Divorce - Two Unhappy Bedfellow
    The sad tale of proceedings for defamation at the High Court between Lady Nora Colthurst and her ex-husband’s girlfriend’s daughter is worth commenting on from a divorce perspective. Lady Colthurst and her ex-husband had been…
Rank this Week: 3011

Alabama Law Blog of William…

Alabama Law Blog of William Pfeifer

Covers Alabama law.

http://williampfeifer.com/blog
  • Mar 27

    Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

    Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case
    A somewhat common issue in Alabama appeals of criminal cases is whether the trial judge should have granted or denied a mistrial. When a criminal defendant moves for a mistrial, he or she is asking the judge to declare the trial so flawed…
  • Mar 27

    Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

    Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format
    Although we have a focus on appellate law, we still get frequent client inquiries about preparing various Alabama legal forms. While this was a part of our law practice in the past and we do have a large library of legal forms available,…
  • Mar 8

    Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

    Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday
    In an effort to deal with the severe underfunding of the judicial system in Alabama, Chief Justice Roy Moore has ordered all circuit and district clerks to close their offices to the public on Wednesdays. This move is designed to enable the…
Rank this Week: 3020

Maine Divorce Law Blog

Maine Divorce Law Blog

Covers Maine family law, including divorce, separation, child support, mediation, spousal support, child custody and property rights. By Alan R. Nye.

http://www.mainedivorcelawblog.com/
  • Oct 1

    What is going

    What is going
    What is going on with the Gay Marriage Vote in Maine? It's coming up again for a vote this year and I've yet to see any opposing television commercials like in past votes? Have the opponents run out of money or has the time come for this…
  • May 19

    Thumbtack.com

    Thumbtack.com
    Can you ever have too many sites promoting your services?Experienced Legal Help
  • Feb 4

    Married Lawyers Divorcing and both hate their job

    Married Lawyers Divorcing and both hate their job
    According to this article in the ABA Journal, two married lawyers who both hate practicing law are fighting in their divorce over is which one should work at a legal job to pay both of their student loans. Naturally, neither wants to do…
Rank this Week: 3031

Texas Family Law Blog

Texas Family Law Blog

Covers divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, property division and enforcement in Texas. By Cary & Lippincott.

http://texfamlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 14

    Deviating from Texas Child Support Guideline

    Deviating from Texas Child Support Guideline
    The amount of child support based on the statutory percentage applied to an obligor’s monthly net resources is presumptive, but a court may vary from the guidelines amount – upward or downward – based on a number of…
  • Feb 22

    Applying Texas Child Support Guidelines to My “Net Resources”

    Applying Texas Child Support Guidelines to My “Net Resources”
    Once you have determined your “monthly net resources” by adding all sources of income or assets you receive in a year, divided by twelve, and deducting the permitted items, you must next determine what percentage of those monthly…
  • Jan 9

    Texas Child Support Guidelines: What are My “Net Resources?”

    Texas Child Support Guidelines: What are My “Net Resources?”
    Texas applies a percentage formula to the “monthly net resources” of one parent or conservator (called the “obligor”) to determine the amount of child support under statutory guidelines. The percentage changes based on…
Rank this Week: 3066

Law Blog of William L. Pfeifer,…

Law Blog of William L. Pfeifer, Jr.

Covers Alabama family and criminal law topics.

http://williampfeifer.com
  • Mar 27

    Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

    Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case
    A somewhat common issue in Alabama appeals of criminal cases is whether the trial judge should have granted or denied a mistrial. When a criminal defendant moves for a mistrial, he or she is asking the judge to declare the trial so flawed…
  • Mar 27

    Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

    Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format
    Although we have a focus on appellate law, we still get frequent client inquiries about preparing various Alabama legal forms. While this was a part of our law practice in the past and we do have a large library of legal forms available,…
  • Mar 8

    Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

    Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday
    In an effort to deal with the severe underfunding of the judicial system in Alabama, Chief Justice Roy Moore has ordered all circuit and district clerks to close their offices to the public on Wednesdays. This move is designed to enable the…
Rank this Week: 3092

McLean County Divorce

McLean County Divorce

Covers Illinois family law. By Jon D. McLaughlin.

http://mcleancountydivorce.blogspot.com/
  • May 18

    Possible First Refusal Bill that could Affect Bloomington Illinois Visitation Order

    Possible First Refusal Bill that could Affect Bloomington Illinois Visitation Order
    The issue of First-Refusal Rights often come up in Bloomington Illinois divorces. I thought this was interesting:Family law and visitationHouse Bill 2992(Harms, R-Watseka; Silverstein, D-Chicago) allows a court to consider, consistent with…
  • May 1

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

    Marital Obligations in Bankruptcy Clarified Spouse’s Duty to Pay Opponent’s Attorney Fees May Be Held Non-Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
    From Rebecca L. ReinhardtAttorney fees ordered to be paid by one spouse on behalf of the other are non-dischargeable in Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, a bankruptcy judge in Central Illinois held recently.In Johnson v. Johnson (In…
  • Apr 17

    Case Law Update

    Case Law Update
    Omission of Payor's Social Security Number Rendered a Notice to Withhold Invalid. In Schultz v. Performance Lighting, Inc., 2013 IL App (2d) 120405, ___ N.E.2d ___, ___ Ill.Dec. ___, after serving a notice to withhold child…
Rank this Week: 3104

New Jersey Divorce Law Blog

New Jersey Divorce Law Blog

Covers recent New Jersey family law cases on adoption, civil unions, divorce and equitable distribution. By Diamond & Diamond, P.A.

http://www.njdivorcelawyerblog.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 3122

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: 3131

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: 3203

Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Blog

Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers North Carolina divorce, child custody and child support issues. By Arnold & Smith.

http://www.charlottedivorcelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3247

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: 3268

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: 3306

Alpharetta Attorney Blog

Alpharetta Attorney Blog

Covers Georgia bankruptcy, personal injury, criminal defense and family law issues. By the Law Office of Daniel W. Mitnick.

http://www.alpharettaattorneyblog.com/
  • Jan 29

    Atlanta Credit Card Debt Attorney Can Help Protect Your Reputation & Avoid Credit Repair Scam

    Atlanta Credit Card Debt Attorney Can Help Protect Your Reputation & Avoid Credit Repair Scam
    High Credit Card Debt Can Damage Your Reputation & Make You Susceptible to Credit Repair Scams While the economy seems to be slowly improving, many people are still struggling to catch up financially. Many individuals and families may…
  • Jan 23

    Underage Drinking Can Have Serious Consequences Reaching Far into the Future

    Underage Drinking Can Have Serious Consequences Reaching Far into the Future
    An article on teenage drinking in the Barnstable-Hyannis Patch back in August, 2012 asks the question, "Would you serve a teenager alcohol or lift a glass with one?" There are many people who might answer yes. Many of us drank alcohol before…
  • Jan 18

    Vehicle Accidents are Among the Leading Causes of Death in the United State

    Vehicle Accidents are Among the Leading Causes of Death in the United State
    According to the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The CDC tracks accident statistics and does research on its findings to try to help improve car…
Rank this Week: 3333

Family Wealth Blog

Family Wealth Blog

Covers elder law, estate planning and family law. By Crider Law P.C.

http://www.criderlaw.net/family-wealth-blog
  • Aug 23

    5 Estate Plannning Tasks You Shouldn’t Put Off

    5 Estate Plannning Tasks You Shouldn’t Put Off
    Download PDF of this article here: 5 Estate Planning Tasks You Shouldn’t Put Off
  • Aug 15

    Do You Need An Estate Plan?

    Do You Need An Estate Plan?
    Download PDF of this article here:Do You Need An Estate Plan?   On of the frequently asked questions I get is “Do I need an estate plan?” The answer is: Yes!
  • Aug 8

    An Estate Plan: Do You Need One?

    An Estate Plan: Do You Need One?
    On of the frequently asked questions I get is “Do I need an estate plan?” The answer is: Yes!
Rank this Week: 3348

Knight on Family Law

Knight on Family Law

Covers divorce and family law in Tennessee. By Stephen C. Knight.

http://knightonfamilylaw.com
Rank this Week: 3349

Hendrickson & Associates Blog

Hendrickson & Associates Blog

Covers divorce in California.

http://www.yourlawcenter.com/blog/
  • May 12

    10 Fun Activities Dads Can Do With Kid

    10 Fun Activities Dads Can Do With Kid
    The statistics are clear; when fathers are involved in their children’s lives, the children are healthier, do better in school, and learn more.  Take a look at some of these statistics: Preschoolers with actively involved fathers…
  • Apr 16

    How to Cope With and Prevent Parental Alienation Syndrome

    How to Cope With and Prevent Parental Alienation Syndrome
    A dispute over child custody is very common in a divorce case. Frequently, however, the negative comments of one parent in a child custody dispute will cause children to suddenly become emotionally distant with or exclude the other parent.…
  • Apr 5

    5 Tips on How to be a Better Stepparent

    5 Tips on How to be a Better Stepparent
    Blended families are more common than ever these days.  Blended families are most often comprised of parents who have remarried, and each has children.  According to the National Stepfamily Resource Center, 75% of divorced people…
Rank this Week: 3355

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: 3366

Arnold & Wadsworth's Blog

Arnold & Wadsworth's Blog

Covers Utah family and divorce law.

http://theutahdivorceattorneys.com/
  • Apr 27

    Alimony Divorce Case | Salt Lake City Alimony Lawyer

    Alimony Divorce Case | Salt Lake City Alimony Lawyer
    The Divorce Lawyers at Arnold & Wadsworth offer a free consultation. With offices in Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah we have divorce and family law attorneys ready to aggressively protect your rights. Below is an explanation of a recent…
  • Jan 27

    Divorce Lawyers | Salt Lake City | Free Consultation

    Divorce Lawyers | Salt Lake City | Free Consultation
    Going through a divorce in Utah is stressful. When your divorce in Salt Lake City involves children then your stress level is multiplied. The divorce lawyers at Arnold & Wadsworth are here to help you get the best result out of your…
  • Jan 19

    Legal Separation and Divorce | Utah Lawyer

    Legal Separation and Divorce | Utah Lawyer
    A divorce is a way to legally terminate the marriage relationship in Utah through the divorce courts. This can be accomplished through an uncontested divorce or a contested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, either there are no issues to be…
Rank this Week: 3384

The Woodlands Divorce Attorney,…

The Woodlands Divorce Attorney, Conroe Divorce Attorney

Covers divorce and family law in the Woodlands and Houston. By Richard L. Shea.

http://thewoodlandsdivorce.com
  • Apr 2

    Is a Soldier Stationed in Texas a Resident?

    Is a Soldier Stationed in Texas a Resident?
    One of the critical requirements of getting an uncontested divorce or collaborative divorce in The Woodlands is that at least one of the parties has been a resident of Texas for at least six months before the divorce petition is Read More
  • Jul 30

    Five Rules for Your Sole Proprietorship and your Divorce

    Five Rules for Your Sole Proprietorship and your Divorce
    Getting a divorce in The Woodlands is complicated enough, but if you own a business operated as a sole proprietorship then things get even more complicated.
  • Apr 9

    The Role of a Financial Neutral in Your Collaborative Divorce

    The Role of a Financial Neutral in Your Collaborative Divorce
    Today I am pleased to share with you a guest post by Edna J. Thompsen.
Rank this Week: 3385

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: 3390

Georgia Divorce And Family Law

Georgia Divorce And Family Law

Covers Georgia family and divorce law issues. By Kitchens, New & Cleghorn, LLC.

http://gadivorcelitigators.com/GA-Divorce-Law
  • Oct 16

    Understanding Georgia No-Fault Divorce Law

    Understanding Georgia No-Fault Divorce Law
    If you are considering a divorce in Georgia, you probably have some substantial reasons for doing so. However, you might also have heard of something called a “No-Fault Divorce”, which is provided for under Georgia law. A practiced…
  • Oct 11

    How to File for Divorce in GA

    How to File for Divorce in GA
    It sounds like a very simple question, but it is one of the most frequent questions Georgia divorce attorneys hear: how do you file for divorce in Georgia? Before we get to the answer, it’s important to know that if you are considering this…
  • Oct 6

    Protect Your Finances During a Georgia Divorce

    Protect Your Finances During a Georgia Divorce
    Divorce is a very difficult time for your finances, and an experienced divorce attorney can assist you with a range of issues relating to your financial future. One of the most common threats to your finances during divorce is that of unpaid…
Rank this Week: 3459

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: 3462

Boca Raton Divorce Lawyer Blog

Boca Raton Divorce Lawyer Blog

Published By Alan Robert Burton, Attorney at Law

http://www.bocaratondivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • Sep 22

    Don't move without permission!

    Don't move without permission!
    Moving from the state of Florida with minor children without permission can have serious consequences. The rules for relocation from the state of Florida are found in Florida Statutes 61.13001.
  • Sep 22

    Divorce and children, and what is important to them

    Divorce and children, and what is important to them
    Divorce often times becomes a power struggle for control over the children. Issues such as time sharing, educational decisions, sports activities, religious upbringing, and medical care are just a few of such issues. Anger between parents…
  • Sep 22

    Child support is a serious busine

    Child support is a serious busine
    Paying child support in a timely fashion is important; not only is it important to the well being of your children, it is also important to your continuing freedom. Although the Florida Constitution prohibits one from being imprisoned for a…
Rank this Week: 3463

Collaborative Divorce Northwest…

Collaborative Divorce Northwest Blog

Covers collaborative divorce and family law. By Stephens Margolin P.C.

http://www.collaborativedivorcenorthwest.com
  • Jun 27

    Reasons to Use the Collaborative Process – Privacy

    Reasons to Use the Collaborative Process – Privacy
    Going through the divorce process through the traditional litigated model opens up a person’s most private financial and social secrets to the public record. Even though legal files are not yet fully available on the internet, anyone can go…
  • Feb 22

    Is A Collaborative Divorce Faster Than A Regular Divorce?

    Is A Collaborative Divorce Faster Than A Regular Divorce?
    As a Portland Oregon divorce lawyer trained in both collaborative divorce and litigation, I hear a lot of process questions about which dispute resolution method is faster. The speed at which you can get through either process is fact…
  • Feb 9

    How Is Collaborative Divorce Different Than Mediation?

    How Is Collaborative Divorce Different Than Mediation?
    In my 17 years of practice I have helped many clients with their Oregon divorces. One of the best developments I have seen is the growth of collaborative divorce, and the increased use of mediation to resolve disputes.  I have come to view…
Rank this Week: 3478

Wald Law Blog

Wald Law Blog

Covers family law. By Deborah Wald.

http://debwald.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 10

    Surrogacy Disaster in the New

    Surrogacy Disaster in the New
    Not surprisingly, I have received numerous phone and email messages from clients in reaction to the recent CNN story about a gestational surrogate who refused to get an abortion when requested to by the baby's intended parents and instead…
  • Jan 9

    What Happens to Left-Over Embryos?

    What Happens to Left-Over Embryos?
    Yet another court -- this time in Maryland -- has been called upon to decide what should become of frozen embryos remaining after the divorce of the couple who made them. Typically, these cases look like this:  a husband and wife…
  • Jan 5

    Why the Kansas Sperm Donor Case Isn't New

    Why the Kansas Sperm Donor Case Isn't New
    I have been astonished, over the past week, to see the case where a Kansas sperm donor is being held responsible for financially supporting the child conceived with his sperm all over the news.  Stories about this case have run…
Rank this Week: 3485

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: 3482

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: 3503

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: 3524

SC Family Law

SC Family Law

Discusses South Carolina divorce and family law issues. By Metts Law Firm, LLC.

http://scdivorcelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 24

    What does Joint Custody mean?

    What does Joint Custody mean?
    Joint custody can be defined in many ways and should be detailed in a Custody Order. In many cases, parents share joint custody with one of the parents as the primary custodian. In this case, the child lives primarily with the primary…
  • Jul 9

    Facebook - Friend or Foe?

    Facebook - Friend or Foe?
    As a Divorce lawyer, I have had many clients bring me evidence of a spouse's or opposing party's bad or contradictory behavior obtained from a posting on Facebook. Over the past several months I have come across many cases where a party will…
  • Jul 8

    Is the cost of Divorce too High?

    Is the cost of Divorce too High?
    Who do you think is responsible for the high costs associated with a divorce or custody hearing? Should attorneys offer alternative fee arrangements to hourly billing?
Rank this Week: 3550

Texas Family Lawyers

Texas Family Lawyers

Covers family law topics. By Holmes, Diggs & Eames, P.L.L.C.

http://texasfamilylawyers.wordpress.com/
  • Mar 29

    Attorney’s Fees and Bankruptcy

    Attorney’s Fees and Bankruptcy
    What happens if one spouse, Husband, is ordered to pay the attorney’s fees of the other spouse, Wife, the Wife pays the attorney’s fees, requests reimbursement, then Husband files for bankruptcy?  Is the Wife out of luck?…
  • Mar 14

    List of School Districts in Texa

    List of School Districts in Texa
    Sometimes you need to know a school districts holidays, either for possession reasons or you are just curious.  If you ever wanted a full list of school districts, which you can then interact with and get to the school websites, click…
  • Mar 7

    Registration of an Out of State Child Support Order FOR ENFORCEMENT

    Registration of an Out of State Child Support Order FOR ENFORCEMENT
    In Texas, this process is outlined in section 159.601-608 of the Texas Family Code. The registration is needed to modify that prior child support order. Warning: this is a complex process and technical, so if you are trying to do this, seek…
Rank this Week: 3557

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: 3555

A Hudson, Ohio Lawyer's…

A Hudson, Ohio Lawyer's Perspective on Divorce and Family Matters

Covers Ohio divorce and family law. By Carol L. Gasper.

http://clgasperlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 3

    Ohio Child Support Arrearages Resemble Modern Day Debtors Prison

    Ohio Child Support Arrearages Resemble Modern Day Debtors Prison
    A recent article about a woman from Texas who was sentenced for failing to pay her child support obligations has sparked a debate about whether incarcerating people who have gotten behind on bills makes sense. The woman, Cheryl Walton, was…
  • Apr 26

    Online Actions Land Two Wisconsin Men In Hot Water

    Online Actions Land Two Wisconsin Men In Hot Water
    As we’ve mentioned before, people frequently say and do stupid things on the internet. For some reason, normally sane people take leave of their senses when posting things online, believing that their actions can never come back to…
  • Apr 19

    How do you decide between separating and divorcing?

    How do you decide between separating and divorcing?
    Anyone considering a divorce has likely wondered about whether separation might be a better idea. After all, divorce can be a relief for some couples who have grown tired of constantly fighting, but no one wants to rush into such an important…
Rank this Week: 3622

The Dallas Divorce Blog

The Dallas Divorce Blog

Unravels the tangled world of Divorce and Family Law in Texas. By Chris Schmiedeke.

http://chrislawyerblog.com
  • Jan 8

    Back in the Saddle Again….What do we do about December visitation?

    Back in the Saddle Again….What do we do about December visitation?
    Okay, it is the month of December, holiday season!  I love this time of year, but for the standard visitation order in Texas, it creates a mess.  Let’s see if we can decipher it. First and foremost, you can always…
  • Jan 8

    Happy New Year! What are we doing about Standard Visitation for January?

    Happy New Year! What are we doing about Standard Visitation for January?
    Okay, January is here and it is 2013!  What do we have on tap for our weekend and Thursday periods of possession this month?  Let’s see: Weekend possessions – If your child returned to school yesterday or today (which…
  • Jun 1

    Standard possession order for June 2012

    Standard possession order for June 2012
    June is here, and so is the summer.  By the time your read this, most all kids should be out of school.  Some important notes to remember in a standard possession order in Texas is that the weekend visitations continue throughout the summer…
Rank this Week: 3640

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: 3667

Santa Rosa Family Lawyer Blog

Santa Rosa Family Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.santarosafamilylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3703

Nolo's Divorce, Custody, and…

Nolo's Divorce, Custody, and Family Law Blog

Covers divorce, chil support, child custody and mediation. From Nolo.

http://blog.nolo.com/divorce/
  • Aug 9

    Managing the Emotional Challenges of Divorce: Good Therapy Can Help

    Managing the Emotional Challenges of Divorce: Good Therapy Can Help
    Anyone who’s been through a divorce–or been the sounding board for a friend who’s going through it–knows that there’s a lot of emotional stress involved.
  • Jun 9

    Judge Makes Budget for Dad Who Owes $14,000 Child Support

    Judge Makes Budget for Dad Who Owes $14,000 Child Support
    A judge in rural Clinton County, New York, has decided that one deadbeat dad lacks appropriate budgeting skills, and has handed the dad, called Thomas M., a list of items he is forbidden from purchasing until he has repaid $14,000 in child…
  • Jun 9

    We've Moved!

    We've Moved!
    Our new home is http://blog.nolo.com/divorce/.
Rank this Week: 3710

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: 3726

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: 3746

Gastonia Family Law

Gastonia Family Law

Covers family law issues in North Carolina. By McIlveen Family Law Firm.

http://gastoniafamilylaw.com/
  • May 15

    10 Tips to get your House in Order before a Divorce

    10 Tips to get your House in Order before a Divorce
    Consult with an Attorney- You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. Divorce is complicated and it is better to know all your rights prior to making any substantial moves towards a divorce. Get your Finances in…
  • May 15

    Taxes and Alimony

    Taxes and Alimony
    Are you receiving a spousal support payment (“alimony”) from your ex-spouse? Then this blog might be of interest to you! In North Carolina alimony must be claimed as income on your taxes every year that you receive alimony…
  • Apr 18

    Can a Wife Who Earns More Than the Husband Be Entitled to Alimony in North Carolina?

    Can a Wife Who Earns More Than the Husband Be Entitled to Alimony in North Carolina?
    Courts may grant alimony in North Carolina, but not in all divorce cases. The income of each spouse plays a significant role in determining whether or not a spouse is entitled to receive spousal support from the other spouse. The spouse who…
Rank this Week: 3750

Mevorah Law Offices Blog

Mevorah Law Offices Blog

Covers divorce and family law in Illinois.

http://www.divorce-attorney-illinois.com/
  • May 14

    Getting over Divorce

    Getting over Divorce
    Divorce is not something that crosses your mind until you are already feeling unhappy with your situation. It can be devastating emotionally as well as stressful in many ways. According to a report by Third Age, there are a few things that…
  • May 7

    Spousal support

    Spousal support
    When you are going through a divorce, one of the steps is to determine spousal support.  Alimony, or spousal support, can be awarded to either spouse. How much will be owed and for how long the spousal support will be paid must be…
  • Apr 28

    Former U.S. rep files to stop paying child support

    Former U.S. rep files to stop paying child support
    According to a recent article, former United States representative Joe Walsh has filed papers in attempts to end his duty to pay $2,134 per month in child support. Tea Party Republican Walsh is currently unemployed. He wants to…
Rank this Week: 3762

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: 3794

Prop 8 On Trial

Prop 8 On Trial

Daily reports from the same-sex marriage trial by Berkeley Law students

http://prop8.berkeleylawblogs.org/
  • Sep 5

    Perry v. Schwarzenegger becomes Perry v. Brown

    Perry v. Schwarzenegger becomes Perry v. Brown
    The same Perry attorneys head back to court Tuesday, but their arguments will appear under a new docket name: Perry v. Brown. In March, the federal courts updated the names of the Perry defendants to reflect California’s newly-elected…
  • May 21

    Civil marriage and its history: Cott as the key to Prop 8?

    Civil marriage and its history: Cott as the key to Prop 8?
    For more than twenty years, Harvard history professor Nancy Cott has studied family, gender, marriage, and citizenship. In 2000, she published Public Vows: A History of Marriage and the Nation, and in 2010, she took the stand in Perry v.…
  • Feb 17

    California Supreme Court to hear standing issue

    California Supreme Court to hear standing issue
    The California Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it would re-enter the legal battle surrounding same-sex marriage and seek to hear further arguments by September. Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the federal lawsuit challenging…
Rank this Week: 3796