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Our Family Wizard Blog

Our Family Wizard Blog

Focuses on ideas that could reduce conflict, improve communication, protect children and help move families forward.

http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/ofw/index.cfm/blog/
  • May 12

    Mobile Shared Co-Parenting Tool

    Mobile Shared Co-Parenting Tool
    Smart phones are surely setting a standard for what consumers expect in their cell phones.  These “mini-computers” make accessing all kinds of information via the Internet fast and easy.  Sometimes, they even replace the…
  • May 9

    Dispelling Common Divorce Myth

    Dispelling Common Divorce Myth
    Divorce is a complicated process, and the rules surrounding it vary from state to state. Because of the complexity of navigating these rules, and the fact that emotions are usually running high during the actual process, quite a few myths…
  • May 6

    Tips for Celebrating Mother's Day After Divorce

    Tips for Celebrating Mother's Day After Divorce
    Mother’s Day is a special time for families to express how much love and appreciation they have for their mothers, but this day can also stir up mixed emotions if a family is dealing with a separation or divorce.   Planning…
Rank this Week: 4246

Patricia Van Haren, Attorney At…

Patricia Van Haren, Attorney At Law

Addresses many questions and issues that people may encounter while going through their family law case.

http://pcvfamilylawblog.com/
  • Oct 17

    What Makes a Parent? More on Paternity and Parental Right

    What Makes a Parent? More on Paternity and Parental Right
    Once upon a time life was simple, people got married, had children and raised the children together until the kids went away to school.  Now the average American family looks much different. There are families which have one parent (either a…
  • Sep 26

    My Business is None of Your Business! The Truth about Businesses and Marriage

    My Business is None of Your Business! The Truth about Businesses and Marriage
    Many of my clients come to me and they want to know what is going to happen to their business when they get divorced.   There are many ways that the court will resolve how to deal with a business depending on (1) the time that the business…
  • Sep 14

    Alimony

    Alimony
    What is the difference between Alimony and Spousal Support?
Rank this Week: 4632

Pennsylvania Family Law

Pennsylvania Family Law

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

http://pafamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/
  • May 23

    Important Child Protections in Immigration Reform Bill

    Important Child Protections in Immigration Reform Bill
    Earlier this week the United States Senate Judiciary Committee finished adding fifty (50) amendments to a significant immigration reform bill.  Those amendments were joined by another thirty-five (35) and last night the Senate Judiciary…
  • May 20

    CAR FIGHTS

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

    Marriage Equality Act Passes in Delaware

    Marriage Equality Act Passes in Delaware
    Earlier this month Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same sex marriage when they passed Marriage Equity Act in the state Senate.  Passage was fairly close with 12 voting for the Act and 9 voting against it in the Senate,…
Rank this Week: 908

Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

Shares stories and information about topics relevant to Pennsylvania Family Law. By Steven R. Tabano and Associates.

http://www.tabanolaw.com/blog/
  • May 2

    5 Tips for Keeping the Peace When Sharing Custody of the Kids After a Divorce

    5 Tips for Keeping the Peace When Sharing Custody of the Kids After a Divorce
    Divorce is tough on everyone, but children often pay the highest price when the fighting and anger continue even after the adults have gone their separate ways. Here are five tips for keeping the peace with your ex, for the children’s…
  • Apr 27

    Big changes for the rights of active duty military

    Big changes for the rights of active duty military
    The Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA) expanded and improved the former Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act (SSCRA). The SCRA provides a wide range of protections for individuals entering, called to active duty in the…
  • Apr 18

    Tips On How To Increase Your Odds Of Staying Married The Second Time

    Tips On How To Increase Your Odds Of Staying Married The Second Time
    I believe it is possible to lower the higher divorce rate for second marriages. Before entering into another relationship, you must be willing to take the time for your own personal development and learn healthy relationship skills that will…
Rank this Week: 3960

Peter John Louie Law Blog

Peter John Louie Law Blog

Covers Virginia traffic and criminal law.

http://www.peterlouielaw.com/law-blog/
  • May 24

    Virginia State Police to Increase Traffic Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

    Virginia State Police to Increase Traffic Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend
    Whether you are headed to Virginia Beach for some sun or headed from a city like Chesapeake or Norfolk to Busch Gardens for some fun, please drive safely out there this weekend. The Virginia State Police will boost patrols over interstates…
  • May 16

    Does Ontario Care about Traffic Tickets in Virginia?

    Does Ontario Care about Traffic Tickets in Virginia?
    If you have a driver’s license from Ontario and received a traffic ticket in Virginia, you may be wondering how Ontario will view an out of state traffic ticket conviction. While I am not an attorney licensed in Ontario, their Ministry…
  • May 13

    May I Prepay my Reckless Driving Ticket Summons?

    May I Prepay my Reckless Driving Ticket Summons?
    In Virginia, you may not prepay a reckless driving ticket. Actually, calling that yellow carbon paper form you received a “driving ticket” understates the matter. The Virginia Uniform Summons form is what law enforcement agencies…
Rank this Week: 2346

Pink Tape

Pink Tape

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

http://pinktape.co.uk
  • May 23

    Argumentative? Moi?

    Argumentative? Moi?
    Upon being introduced to me: “Oh – you’re the one who argues endlessly with the whole world on that blog!” Me : “Erm. I prefer to call it engaging”.  
  • May 18

    I have been modernised…

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

    Doom and Gloom and very black Coffee

    Doom and Gloom and very black Coffee
    Just thought I’d pop in and say hi. I am still here, not-blogging away quietly. I’m freshly arrived back from completing the annual bar survey, which prompted all sorts of deep consideration of life and the future. To respond to…
Rank this Week: 638

Pittsburgh Divorce Law Blog

Pittsburgh Divorce Law Blog

Covers matrimonial, custody, child support and other family law issues By Elliott & Davis, PC.

http://divorceattorneysinpittsburgh.wordpress.com
  • Feb 16

    The Use of a Parenting Coordinator

    The Use of a Parenting Coordinator
    What is a “parenting coordinator”? A parenting coordinator is a person appointed by the judge in custody cases to help execute and coordinate ancillary issues of a custody order.  This helps ease the burden of…
  • Apr 24

    Protection From Abuse Act Claim

    Protection From Abuse Act Claim
    Nothing says “I love you” like a restraining order, or at least, that’s the title of a song by post-hardcore band Our Last Night.
  • Apr 24

    The New Child Custody Law – 15 Factors A Court Must Consider

    The New Child Custody Law – 15 Factors A Court Must Consider
    At the end of 2011, the custody laws in Pennsylvania were changed.  The courts still look at the best interest of the child above all.   Interestingly, however, Section 5328 of the new legislation sets forth 15 factors that a court…
Rank this Week: 4173

Plano Divorce Lawyers Blog

Plano Divorce Lawyers Blog

Covers Texas family law issues, including divorce, child custody, and parental alienation. By Easley & Marquis.

http://www.planodivorcelawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2201

Practical Legal Advice

Practical Legal Advice

Covers consumer and family law issues in Florida. By Carolyn R. Jones.

http://nefloridalawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 16

    Can You file suit for Alienation of Affection in Florida

    Can You file suit for Alienation of Affection in Florida
    Alienation of affection(s) is a legal action, a tort based on willful and malicious interference with marriage relations by a third party. The elements constituting the cause of action are wrongful conduct of the defendant, plaintiff's loss…
  • Nov 15

    At what age does Florida allow children to stay alone?

    At what age does Florida allow children to stay alone?
    Florida does not have a stead fast rule regarding the age that children can stay home alone. Instead the Department of Children's and Families does offer guidance to parents at the criteria they need to consider prior to allowing there…
  • Jul 5

    How Child Support is Determined in Florida

    How Child Support is Determined in Florida
    Child support is a substantial commitment. Under Florida law, child support payments are intended to be used for your child's portion of expenses such as rent, electricity, food, transportation, and his or her hobbies/entertainment. …
Rank this Week: 4084

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: 4344

Puryear Law Blog

Puryear Law Blog

Covers criminal defense, family law, divorce, juvenile law, business law, discrimination, personal injury, and related matters in the states of Illinois and Iowa.

http://www.puryearlaw.com/blog/
  • Nov 11

    A Self Defense Gun Case from Rock Island County, Illinoi

    A Self Defense Gun Case from Rock Island County, Illinoi
    Earlier this year, I had the honor of representing a woman named Judy, who used her gun to defend herself, her sister, and her sister-in-law after they were violently attacked in a parking lot in Rock Island County, Illinois. Much to her…
  • Feb 20

    Puryear Law Android App Now Available

    Puryear Law Android App Now Available
    In today’s world, it is important for attorneys to be accessible to their clients. Puryear Law has led the way on that front by having a live phone receptionist available 24 hours a day to schedule appointments, provide basic office…
  • Feb 19

    Puryear Law iPhone App Now Available

    Puryear Law iPhone App Now Available
    In today’s world, it is important for attorneys to be accessible to their clients. Puryear Law has led the way on that front by having a live phone receptionist available 24 hours a day to schedule appointments, provide basic office…
Rank this Week: 3467

Questions & Answers About Divorce…

Questions & Answers About Divorce and Family Law

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

http://vabeachdivorceattorney.net/questions-answers/
  • May 22

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

    How Do I File For A Modification Of My Child Support Or Child Custody and Visitation Order?
    When a court issues an order for child custody and visitation or for payment of child support, that order is based upon the circumstances existing at the time of the order. Over time, it is not uncommon for those circumstances to change in…
  • May 18

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

    For A Virginia Divorce May We Be Separated And Live In The Same House?
    Under Virginia law, it is required that spouses live separate and apart for a period of either six or twelve months (depending on whether there are minor children) prior to finalizing a divorce. Maintaining separate households for this time…
  • May 15

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

    How Does A Parent Sign Over Parental Rights And Not Be Obligated For Child Support?
    This is a frequently asked question by both mothers and fathers alike. The answer lies in who is the beneficiary of the child support. Child support, as it is called, is support for the child, not the custodial parent. It is the child’s…
Rank this Week: 1314

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: 3011

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: 1095

Rhode Island Divorce Lawyer Tips…

Rhode Island Divorce Lawyer Tips for You

Covers Rhode Island divorce and family law. By Chris Pearsall.

http://www.rhodeislanddivorcetips.com/
Rank this Week: 1411

Riverside County Family Law Blog

Riverside County Family Law Blog

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

http://www.thurmanarnold.com/Blog/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml
Rank this Week: 1026

Rochester Family Lawyer Blog

Rochester Family Lawyer Blog

Covers child support, domestic relations, and family law in New York. By Alexander Korotkin.

http://rochesterfamilylawyer.korotkinlaw.com
  • Apr 12

    Mother Ordered to Stop Posting About Her Children on Facebook

    Mother Ordered to Stop Posting About Her Children on Facebook
    As social media continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, there is a continuing controversy about parents should post information about their children on social media sites. The controversy is grounded in both safety concerts, as well…
  • Mar 24

    Validity of Prenuptial Agreements in New York

    Validity of Prenuptial Agreements in New York
    I have previously written about prenuptial agreements and issues associated with them. Generally, in New York, a prenuptial agreement may be overturned only if the party challenging the agreement sustains the burden of proof, demonstrating…
  • Jan 6

    There Is No Right to Grounds Trial In A No-Fault Divorce Case

    There Is No Right to Grounds Trial In A No-Fault Divorce Case
    I have previously written on the issue of whether there was a right to trial in a divorce case brought under the no-fault grounds. Earlier, trial level decisions were split, with some courts holding that a party was still required to…
Rank this Week: 1827

Sam Hasler's Indiana Divorce &…

Sam Hasler's Indiana Divorce & Family Law Blog

Covers child custody, child support and divorce.

http://haslerlaw2.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 21

    For Those Using Free Forms From The Internet

    For Those Using Free Forms From The Internet
    Be careful of what you get. I have said this before but not quite as well as Wiggin & Nourie, P.A. does with its Is LegalZoom Legal?
  • Mar 20

    Prenuptial Agreements Are Good For Family Businesse

    Prenuptial Agreements Are Good For Family Businesse
    If you have a family business then read the following from The Williston Herald, Family roles play a part in farm operation, succession A family death brings questions about new roles: "To help deal with in-laws, Hanson is now a firm believer…
  • Mar 19

    Why Estate Planning?

    Why Estate Planning?
    Give Allinotte Law Office's Do you want to deal with this now or let your family deal with it later? a read. I think the article points out a few things not usually thought of when thinking of estate planning. Both the things needing…
Rank this Week: 2712

San Antonio Divorce Lawyer Updates

San Antonio Divorce Lawyer Updates

Covers marriage, premarital agreements, child support and child custody. By the Law Offices of Allan R. Manka, P.C.

http://www.sanantoniodivorcelawyer-blog.com/
  • Mar 26

    Senators Introduce the Strengthen and Vitalize Enforcement of Child Support (SAVE Child Support) Act

    Senators Introduce the Strengthen and Vitalize Enforcement of Child Support (SAVE Child Support) Act
    Recently, U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) reintroduced Senate Bill 508, the Strengthen and Vitalize Enforcement of Child Support (SAVE Child Support) Act. According to the senators' websites, the purpose of the…
  • Mar 19

    Is Filing for Divorce By Yourself in Texas a Good Idea?

    Is Filing for Divorce By Yourself in Texas a Good Idea?
    In November 2012, the Texas Supreme Court approved a procedure that helps indigent Texas couples who do not have children nor possess real property (real estate), to file for a divorce in Texas courts on a "pro se" basis - that is, without…
  • Mar 12

    U.S. Supreme Court Hears Two Cases Relating to Same-Sex Marriage - Part 2 of 2

    U.S. Supreme Court Hears Two Cases Relating to Same-Sex Marriage - Part 2 of 2
    This month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a second case involving same-sex marriage. United States v. Windsor questions the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, commonly referred to as "DOMA." In recent years,…
Rank this Week: 3742

San Antonio Lawyer Blog

San Antonio Lawyer Blog

Covers San Antonio juvenile and family law. By the Law Office of Kenneth Eric Baker.

http://www.sanantoniolawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 3249

San Diego Divorce Attorney Blog

San Diego Divorce Attorney Blog

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

http://www.sandiegodivorceattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 474

San Diego Divorce Attorneys Blog

San Diego Divorce Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.sandiegodivorceattorneysblog.com/
  • May 23

    Ex-spouse's Remarriage Usually Doesn't Impact Child Support Obligation

    Ex-spouse's Remarriage Usually Doesn't Impact Child Support Obligation
    Is it possible to go after my ex-husband's new wife's income in order to increase his child support obligation? This question probably comes across a divorcée's mind more often than not. Unfortunately, if your ex-husband remarries, you…
  • May 22

    California Family Law - Latest Charlie Sheen Custody Battle

    California Family Law - Latest Charlie Sheen Custody Battle
    Charlie Sheen, a regular news-maker in California family law, has four children from his two prior marriages. Two twin boys with ex-wife Brooke Mueller and two girls with ex-wife Denise Richards. After all the dust settled from his two…
  • May 21

    Property Division and Divorce - Dividing Household Items Without a Judge

    Property Division and Divorce - Dividing Household Items Without a Judge
    In a divorce, personal property (such as furniture, furnishings, art, family photos, pets, and other general property) is treated no differently than the division of other assets. Parties to a divorce can spend a significant amount of money…
Rank this Week: 688

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: 2871

Sanns Mediation World of ADR

Sanns Mediation World of ADR

Covers mediation, arbitration and family/divorce law in NJ. By Sanns Mediation.

http://sannsmediation.com/wordpress
  • Apr 16

    Conservation of Energy in Conversation

    Conservation of Energy in Conversation
    Seth Godin has some sage advice today…. Conservation of energy in conversation If you escalate (cut off in traffic, angry at the gate agent, frustrated at your boss), you’ve just added (negative) energy to a conversation. If you…
  • Jan 9

    The Value of a Good Mediator

    The Value of a Good Mediator
    A question (or sometimes criticism) I often hear about mediation is that the parties could just negotiate the solution out by themselves.  In some cases, this is true.  However, in the majority of cases which reach impasse, a…
  • Feb 1

    SEC Approves FINRA’s Proposal for All Public Arbitration Panel

    SEC Approves FINRA’s Proposal for All Public Arbitration Panel
    I’ve written previously about the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA) proposals for allowing consumer complainants in arbitrations to use all public arbitration panels.  Non-public (or industry) panel members are those who work within…
Rank this Week: 5101

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: 2108

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: 4493

Seattle & Tacoma Family Law Blog

Seattle & Tacoma Family Law Blog

Explores family law issues in Washington State and throughout the United States. By Clement Law Center.

http://seattlefamilylawblog.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 22

    Domestic Violence - A Modern Plague

    Domestic Violence - A Modern Plague
    The Federal Way News ran two articles about murder and mania in our fair city, both cases showing graphically how difficult it is to control domestic violence, even of the most brutal and open kind. In this blog post, we'll look at these two…
  • Mar 22

    Domestic Violence

    Domestic Violence
    What would you do if a friend of yours started confiding in you about terrible living conditions at home? She starts out by telling you that she feels horribly misused. Her husband treats her like a servant, and controls all of the family…
  • Mar 16

    The Ten Commandments of Child Support

    The Ten Commandments of Child Support
    You're a responsible, loving, divorced parent. Your children are in the primary custody of your ex spouse. You work hard and pay your child support. One day you open your mail and you get an unexpected love letter from the State Division of…
Rank this Week: 4463

Shaw Law

Shaw Law

Covers Michigan divorce law.

http://eshawlaw.com/blog/
  • Oct 17

    Short Sales and Foreclosures in Divorce

    Short Sales and Foreclosures in Divorce
    When people get divorced, they often sell the marital residence. In 2010, divorced couples are learning there is less equity in their homes and the ability to sell a non-foreclosed or short-saled property is impacted by these market…
  • Jun 2

    Improvoing Economy = Increase in Divorce

    Improvoing Economy = Increase in Divorce
    A good way to tell that the economy is recovering is to review the divorce rates. In 2008, the divorce rate dropped 24% in 2008 and 57% in 2009, but started inching upwards towards the end of last year.   It appears that people were afraid…
  • May 16

    How to Select a Divorce Lawyer.

    How to Select a Divorce Lawyer.
    Choosing your lawyer is probably the most important decision you will make in your divorce process. So make sure you find somebody who will smooth the road ahead, not make it more rough than it already is. Here are some tips.
Rank this Week: 4414

Songy Law Blog

Songy Law Blog

Covers Mississippi law. By Joseph D. Songy.

http://songylaw.com/lawyers-blog/
  • Dec 5

    Drunk Driving During the Holiday

    Drunk Driving During the Holiday
    The holiday season is a time to be spent with family and friends, celebrating the year past and looking forward to the one about to begin. While this can create a great opportunity for socializing, it can also present a … Continue…
  • Nov 21

    Tips for Making Divorce Easier with Children

    Tips for Making Divorce Easier with Children
    Divorce is a complex matter, no matter how amicable your split with your partner may be. While a couple who is pursuing a no-contest divorce may find divorce to be easier than other couples, they will still have a number … Continue…
  • Nov 12

    Legal Consultation, Attorney Service, and Your Case in Mississippi

    Legal Consultation, Attorney Service, and Your Case in Mississippi
    When you think about professional law related services and consultancy in matters pertaining to divorce settlement, child custody, criminal defense and a host of other areas, you must look for the services of one such company which has got…
Rank this Week: 5220

Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

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

http://blog.jamessansonelaw.com/
  • May 21

    Modifying Your Child Support Payment

    Modifying Your Child Support Payment
    Has your income dropped since a judge first ordered you to pay child support? If so, you may want to contact a family law lawyer to have the support reduced. Sometimes, these modifications are successful. But that wasn't the outcome Carl…
  • May 14

    How to Develop a Post-Divorce Parenting Plan

    How to Develop a Post-Divorce Parenting Plan
    In California, there is a relatively new term being used to describe how divorced parents spend time with their children. It's called parenting time. While you're probably familiar with the terms child custody, visitation, and child…
  • May 7

    Dividing Marital Property in a Santa Rosa Divorce

    Dividing Marital Property in a Santa Rosa Divorce
    After your wedding, you reveled at all of your gifts. There was the shiny new toaster from your Aunt Betsy, the Cuisinart from your best friend, the teak patio set from your parents. Now, on the verge of finalizing your divorce, you have…
Rank this Week: 812

South Carolina Family Law Blog

South Carolina Family Law Blog

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

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

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

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

    How a Vocational Expert Might Help Your South Carolina Divorce

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

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

    Is My “Final Custody and Support Order” Really Final?
    The short answer is “no.” Family courts have continuing and broad jurisdiction in most cases to enforce, modify or even revoke previous orders. Issues such as child custody and child support are almost always modifiable. Child custody…
Rank this Week: 932

St. Charles Divorce Lawyer Blog

St. Charles Divorce Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.stcharlesdivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Large Asset Divorces in Missouri

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

    Your Attorney-Client Relationship in Missouri

    Your Attorney-Client Relationship in Missouri
    Back in the news again this week, O.J. Simpson is set to testify on his own behalf regarding his claims of ineffective counsel in his 2008 robbery trial. Simpson is alleging that his former attorney, Yale Galanter, failed to inform him of…
  • May 3

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

    What Legal Steps Do I Need To Take To Prove The Paternity Of My Child In Missouri?
    Just walking through your local drug store you may have noticed a recent proliferation of at-home paternity testing kits. With these kits it is now possible to get a scientific determination of the paternity of your child after a visit to…
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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: 1851

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: 4812

Synorlaw

Synorlaw

Covers family law and estate planning. By the Law Office of Kathryn J. Synor, LLC.

http://www.synorlaw.com/blog/
  • Apr 22

    Study: Divorce Affects A Woman’s Retirement, Saving

    Study: Divorce Affects A Woman’s Retirement, Saving
    One in every five women stop pension payments after divorce, while half of married women make no contribution to their pensions while they are still married, according to new research from British financial specialist the Phoenix Group.…
  • Mar 22

    TV Watching Could Negatively Affect How Couples View Their Relationship

    TV Watching Could Negatively Affect How Couples View Their Relationship
    Frequent television viewing could affect the status of a romantic relationship according to a study published last fall in Mass Communication and Society. The study results published in an article entitled “When TV and Marriage Meet: A…
  • Feb 19

    Proposed Legislation Would Give Adoptees Access To Medical Information

    Proposed Legislation Would Give Adoptees Access To Medical Information
    Missouri lawmakers are debating a bill that may make it easier for adoptees to find their birth parents. If House Bill 252 is passed, it would require the Missouri State Health Department to provide birth parents with a contact preference…
Rank this Week: 4336

Tampa Divorce and Family Law

Tampa Divorce and Family Law

Covers Florida divorce and family law issues. By The Law Office of William S. Foley, P.A.

http://familylaw.tumblr.com/
  • May 15

    Initial Consultation Questions to ask your Florida Divorce Lawyer

    Initial Consultation Questions to ask your Florida Divorce Lawyer
    What kinds of questions should you ask an attorney during your divorce initial consultation? It is important to understand that each attorney is different and therefore each attorney will have their own specific process for each of their…
  • Mar 21

    Unique Divorce Service in the Southwest

    Unique Divorce Service in the Southwest
    A unique service that has been offered for two decades in San Diego is now being offered in Las Vegas as well for those seeking information about a potential or pending divorce. An event titled “Second Saturday Divorce Consultation…
  • Mar 13

    HELP! I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF A CUSTODY FIGHT!

    HELP! I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF A CUSTODY FIGHT!
    Article Written By William S. Foley —All rights Reserved So what happens when you find yourself in the middle of a custody fight? Is this something that you ever thought would happen to you? Sometimes it is inevitable in certain cases…
Rank this Week: 4002

Tennessee Divorce Attorney Blog

Tennessee Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers divorce, alimony and child support. By the McKellar Law Firm, PLLC.

http://www.tennesseedivorceattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3531

Tennessee Divorce Lawyer Blog

Tennessee Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Tennessee divorce and family law. By Mary Frances Parker.

http://www.tennesseedivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • Jul 30

    Update on Grandparent Visitation Case

    Update on Grandparent Visitation Case
    Last month, we posted about a recent Tennessee Court of Appeals decision regarding grandparents' rights. We explained that the Tennessee grandparent visitation statute does not address the standard of proof for a grandparent or parent to…
  • Jul 29

    Can I Date While My Divorce Is Pending?

    Can I Date While My Divorce Is Pending?
    Going through a divorce is a difficult process - financially and emotionally. Many clients can't wait for the day their divorce will be final so that they can move on with their lives. Some spouses even look forward to dating other people,…
  • Jun 19

    Can My Child's Other Parent Move Without My Permission?

    Can My Child's Other Parent Move Without My Permission?
    Summer is here, and prime moving season is upon us. We have had several phone calls over the past few weeks about whether a non-married parent may move, despite the other parent's objection. The answer is... usually, yes.
Rank this Week: 4613

Texas Collaborative Law Blog

Texas Collaborative Law Blog

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

http://texascollaborativelaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

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

    Another Reason to Use Collaborative Law -- Easy, Free Parking!
    I just heard an NPR news story about parking lots.  It was more interesting than I expected.  There were sound bites from Joni Mitchell's song, Big Yellow Taxi ("They Paved Paradise and Put up a Parking Lot") and a Seinfeld segment…
  • May 16

    Complicated Finances: When You Should Use Collaborative Law

    Complicated Finances: When You Should Use Collaborative Law
    Couples facing divorce after a long-term marriage often have serious concerns about how to deal with and protect their hard-earned assets.  There can be a variety of investments, business interests and employment benefits built up over…
  • May 9

    How to Negotiate in a Collaborative Law Case

    How to Negotiate in a Collaborative Law Case
    For people starting out in Collaborative cases, their focus is usually on something like gathering information, wondering what to expect or worrying about whether their own needs can be met.  Something that isn't considered too often is…
Rank this Week: 1596

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: 4476

Texas Family Law Blog

Texas Family Law Blog

An exploration of family law In Texas. By Sean Y. Palmer.

http://texasfamilylawblog.wordpress.com
  • May 13

    Texas Frozen Embryo Case of Roman v. Roman Finally Over

    Texas Frozen Embryo Case of Roman v. Roman Finally Over
    On thing can be said for Augusta Roman, she certainly fought her legal case until the bitter end.   In a Harris County, Texas divorce, she wanted to be awarded frozen embryos she had created with her husband when they were still…
  • May 8

    Custody of Your Pet in a Divorce

    Custody of Your Pet in a Divorce
    Many couples, because of age or by choice do not have children- at least the two legged type.  For many couples, their beloved pets are considered their “children”.  This is why when divorce comes along, parties can feel just as much…
  • Apr 14

    Texas Frozen Embyo Case Update: Wife To Try Last Desperate Legal Gambit

    Texas Frozen Embyo Case Update: Wife To Try Last Desperate Legal Gambit
      The ex-wife in the highly publicized Texas Frozen Embryo Custody case of Roman v. Roman was “devastated” upon hearing the news that the U.S. Supreme Court denied her the right to legal custody of several frozen embryos she had…
Rank this Week: 3371

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: 2869

texasfamilylaw blog

texasfamilylaw blog

Covers Texas family law litigation. By Eric S. LaFleur.

http://texasfamilylaw.wordpress.com/
  • Jul 21

    I missed this story when it originally came out….

    I missed this story when it originally came out….
    but, apparently, Denison, in Grayson County, has the highest divorce rate in the country, among cities of 20,000 or more population. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/116365109.html Early in my career, I worked as a prosecutor in the Grayson…
  • Jun 8

    Interesting issue before the Texas Supreme Court

    Interesting issue before the Texas Supreme Court
    Most courts handling family law cases in Texas will require, prior to holding a trial, that the parties attempt to settle the case through mediation.  Mediation is a relatively informal and non-binding process – at least, it’s…
  • Jun 4

    What does “primary custody” mean?

    What does “primary custody” mean?
    Not surprisingly, clients in custody cases usually tell us they want “primary custody” of their children.  You’ll often hear lawyers use the same phrase – “primary custody”.  So, it might surprise you to learn that you could…
Rank this Week: 4368

The Child Support Web

The Child Support Web

Offers news and views on child support and child support enforcement.

http://www.childsupportweb.com/index.php
Rank this Week: 4954

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: 3865