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As a Pro Se Party, You are the Project Manager of Your Family Law…

Pro Se University Family Law Blog | December 30th 2009 by Marie White

A family law case is a project.  A big project.  If you hire an attorney, then your attorney is your project manager.  If you cannot afford or choose not to hire a lawyer, then you are your project manager.  Managing your family l read more

rudai123

my kids, New York

Askinglaw | December 29th 2009 by Targetlaw

i plan to move to ny i want to go first get everything ready and come back for my kids but i’m scared my mother will try something to keep them can she do anything like that? read more

AlexKorotkin

Vacating Settlement Agreements on Grounds of Mutual Mistake

Rochester Family Lawyer | December 27th 2009

In is not unusual for a party to attempt to vacate a settlement agreement.  In order to do so, a party must meet a significant burden of proof that the agreement came as a result of a material, mutual mistake, fraud, or other relevant facts.  A int read more

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What is a “status update hearing?” Colorado

Askinglaw | December 26th 2009 by Targetlaw

My son is divorcing in Colorado. His wife has been diagnosed bipolar and he is seeking sole custody of their two small boys. At the last hearing the judge ordered her into treatment and the final decree court date was set in early February. He just g read more

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Business ownership and alimony

Askinglaw | December 24th 2009 by Targetlaw

I am asking this question for a friend. He and his wife were married for 10 years and own a landscape architecture business together. He is wiling to split the business with her, but she is claiming that she is entitled to alimony too. Isn’t th read more

mensdivorcelaw

Facing Deadline, Brazil Family to Give Up Boy, 9

Men's Divorce Law Blog | December 24th 2009

NEW YORK TIMES: A federal court in Brazil gave the Brazilian family of a 9-year-old boy at the center of a five-year international abduction and custody case a deadline of Thursday to turn the child over to his American father, and the lawyers for fa read more

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Divorce Attorneys : An Essential Part Of Divorce Proceedings

Divorce Information | December 23rd 2009 by taurus

Lawyers that specifically specialize in family law and divorce are called divorce attorneys. With divorce being such a common occurrence these days - at least 50% of all marriages end in divorce - most people need to find a divorce lawyer at some poi read more

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Permanent Restraining Orders in Colorado

Askinglaw | December 23rd 2009 by Targetlaw

2 years ago, my ex had a permanent restraining order placed on me in which the judge said would be there for a minimum of 4 years, but was never stated in the paperwork I signed and received. He also placed the Brady Handgun Act on me. I have not con read more

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about kids

Askinglaw | December 22nd 2009 by Targetlaw

can my husband take my kids from me if i’m living with another guy? read more

AlexKorotkin

Return From Military Service and Reconsideration of Custody Order…

Rochester Family Lawyer | December 20th 2009

Laws of 2009, Ch 473, effective November 15, 2009, amended the Domestic Relations Law, the Family Court Act and the Military Law to provide that the return of a parent from activation or deployment by the military will automatically be considered a & read more

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WA Supreme Court says Stepparents Can’t Sue for Negligent DSHS…

The Amateur Law Professor | December 18th 2009 by Justin Walsh

Ducote v. Dep’t of Soc. & Health Servs. Ducote’s step-daughter alleged he peeked at her through the window, made her sit in his lap, touched her buttocks, walked in on her in the bathroom, and hit her little brother. She was placed in read more

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December 18 @ 8pm – Lighting Candles World Wide

Men's Divorce Law Blog | December 18th 2009

An organization titled, “Lighting Candles World Wide,” comes together every year to light up the world for the purpose of raising awareness that children need both parents and grandparents in their lives. Tonight, December 18, 2009, at 8: read more

LawPro

Merry Christmas – is it humbugs? No – Divorce Vouchers

Find a Lawyer | December 18th 2009

Family and Divorce lawyers have generally been a mixture of professional and a necessary (though wish it wasn’t so) lot providing varying levels of legal advice. The Telegraph reports today on an interesting and media grabbing ploy by London ba read more

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Proposed Changes to Family Law in Ontario Brings Good News

Canadian Law Blawg | December 17th 2009 by LawyerLocate.ca Inc.

Attorney General, Chris Bentley, announced upcoming changes to the divorce process in the Province of Ontario. These new measures should make the process go faster and cost less. It also proposes to make the process less combative through the use of read more

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Is An Aggressive Divorce Lawyer The Best Option?

MarriageSalvation.com | December 17th 2009

Many people going through a divorce feel that they need an aggressive attorney to represent them, or the outcome will end up being unfair to them. At certain times during a divorce case, aggressively advocating for a client is acceptable, however con read more

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PreNuptial Agreements : A look at wedding and divorce

Find a Lawyer | December 16th 2009

Family law is an important and controversial area in the legal world. People get married. Sadly a lot get divorced.’Only the lawyers win’ I hear you cry. Well, not really, though Prenuptial agreements are drawn up globally although are no read more

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alimony, What does the state of Ga. say about the statue of limit…

Askinglaw | December 16th 2009 by Targetlaw

What does the state of Ga. say about the statue of limitation on alimony. After a divorce. Thank you in advance for your help. read more

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The Chaos Theory and Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation Hurts: A Leading Resource for Parental A… | December 14th 2009 by Parental Alienation Hurts

The price that an alienated parent pays when leaving a harmful situation is often times a much higher one than is ever expected. The complex positioning of abusers and the effects to our children are detrimental to our society and their futures. I kn read more

rudai123

Restraining Order, My child turns 18-California

Askinglaw | December 14th 2009 by Targetlaw

My question is regarding California law. My ex obtained an R.O. during divorce proceedings. Typical, I know. It’s for 3 years and was obtained 12/08 My oldest daughter will be 18 in February and does the R.O. in place still apply after her 18th read more

AlexKorotkin

Constructive Emancipation, Burden of Proof and Contact With the C…

Rochester Family Lawyer | December 12th 2009

I often see cases involving constructive emancipation which typically arise when the child refuses to have contact with the non-custodial parent.  If the contact cannot be reestablished after a period of time, the non-custodial parent can move to te read more

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Men’s Divorce Law Firm 2009 Holiday Gift Drive

Men's Divorce Law Blog | December 11th 2009

A record number of families are in need of assistance this holiday season, and Volunteers from the Men’s Divorce Law Firm are working hard to save Christmas even as some families face job loss and eviction. Christmas is often a “sad” time of ye read more

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Glen Gonnet – Austin, TX

austin dwi lawyers-get solution for best austin dwi lawyers | December 10th 2009 by kristiandi

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When Supervised Child Visitation Is Needed

LegalMatch Law Blog | December 10th 2009 by LegalMatch

A non-custodial parent, in all but the most extreme cases, has a right to visit his or her biological children. Usually, a visitation schedule is agreed upon by the parents, and enforced by the family law court. If the parents cannot come to an agree read more

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child support for shared custody

Askinglaw | December 9th 2009 by Targetlaw

I pay child support for my 2 girls to the same mother, ihave them almost 50% of the time and still required to pay child support.. I took a $20k pay cut but child support wont help me reduce paying child support of $650 a month.. can anybody help me? read more

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Divorce can be very Costly!

Family, Injury Claim and Housing Law News | December 9th 2009

Finding a solicitor to handle your divorce can be tricky business. In fact, you may spend a lot of time worrying about divorce costs and how expensive the entire procedure will be. Nevertheless, by doing your homework and conducting a little resea read more

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Radio Interview on CNN 650 on Divorce and Small Business Owners

Houston Divorce Lawyer Blog | December 8th 2009 by Scott Morgan

I was interviewed a couple of weeks ago on CNN Radio (650 AM) by Kevin Price on the topic of how divorce impacts small business owners. You can listen to the interview below. read more

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The opposing party in my case has an attorney. How do I work with…

Pro Se University Family Law Blog | December 7th 2009 by Marie White

It is not uncommon for one person in a family law case to be represented and for the other person to be self-represented.  If you find yourself in this situation, there are some “rules of engagement” you should understand when dealin read more

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JOIN CJE FOR AN INFORMATIONAL PICKET URGING FAMILY COURT REFORM A…

Womens Legal Resource | December 7th 2009 by Randi Rosen

JOIN CJE FOR AN INFORMATIONAL PICKET URGING FAMILY COURT REFORM AT TUESDAY’S HEARING IN LOS ANGELES This Tuesday, December 8th, the Assembly and Senate Select Committees on Improving State Government will host a joint hearing in Los Angeles to read more

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Family Failure is the Health of the State

Turbulence Ahead | December 4th 2009 by Gerard O'Neill

We Irish don't invade countries, a fact I'm rather proud of. For some other nations war is the health of the state. But not for Ireland. Nor for most European countries these days. So if it isn't wars and armies and the permanent threat of 'the othe read more

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Rights of Mother’s Boyfriend, I am 16 and wanted to know if the…

Askinglaw | December 4th 2009 by Targetlaw

I am 16 and wanted to know if there was an actual law that says anyone living in my household over the age of 18 is considered my “Legal Guardian”. I basically want to know if my Mother boyfriend, who’s Been With My Mom For About 5- read more