Family

How to Find a Caring but Tough Attorney

Monday, June 29, 2009 by Kay Polk

Finding a caring yet tough attorney is not as simple as opening up the yellow pages and looking under “Houston Family Lawyers.”  You won’t be able to tell if the attorney is compassionate, yet aggressive, and what their personality and demeanor is.

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Topic: Family Law

The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act is Constitutional !

Monday, June 22, 2009 by Richard S. Diamond

In a thorough and detailed opinion, the New Jersey appellate division in the June 18, 2009 published opinion in Crespo v. Crespo, overturned a Hudson county trial court decision that the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to  -35 (“Act”) was unconstitutional, a decision that should come as no surprise in the light of previous case law upholding it. See Roe v. Roe,  253 N.J. Super. 418,  427 (App. Div. 1992).
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Topic: Family Law

At time of divorce it is important to review the beneficiary of any life insurance

Monday, June 22, 2009 by Richard S. Diamond

In the June 16, 2009 published appellate opinion in Hadfield v. The Prudential Insurance Company, the ex-wife argued that she was entitled to proceeds from a life insurance policy for her divorced ex-husband because she had been named as the beneficiary prior to divorce, the beneficiary designation had not been changed post-divorce and the parties had agreed they would each remain as beneficiaries on each other’s life insurance until they remarried.

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Topic: Family Law

Hague Convention annual report highlights continued problem of child abductions to Mexico and failure of countries such as Switzerland to comply with Convention

Monday, June 22, 2009 by Richard S. Diamond

Approximately 200 nations have signed on to an international  treaty known as the Hague Convention on child abduction, which treaty requires the country where a child is taken to ( regardless of whether the child is taken by a biological parent or not) to return the child to his/ her country of origin.

A central purpose of the treaty is to prevent parents from abducting their children from one country and taking their children to another country hoping that the new country... Read More
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Topic: Family Law

THE NECESSITY FOR HAVING A FEE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CLIENT AND ATTORNEY

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Robert B. Relph

Grand Rapids MI Attorney Robert Relph discusses the necessity for having a fee agreement between the client and attorney. Mr. relph practices divorce law in Grand Rapids Michigan.

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Topic: Family Law

Grandparents - Parenting All Over Again

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Dana A. Floyd

New legislation provides new option for grandparents acting as primary caregivers.

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Topic: Family Law

How to Find a Caring but Tough Attorney

Monday, June 15, 2009 by Dale A. Burrows

Selecting a family lawyer in Lewisville that is well suited for your legal needs is essential to the outcome of your legal matter.  Divorce and separation are often emotionally charged legal proceedings that require a Lewisville divorce attorney who is not only aggressive but also compassiona... Read More
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Topic: Family Law

The State of Same-Sex Union, Gay Marriage in the U.S. and in Texas

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 by Laura Kalish

Got your attention with that headline, didn’t I?  Few current issues are as emotionally and politically charged as this one.   Here is summary of what you should consider if you are in a committed same-sex relationship and live in the state of Texas.

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Topic: Family Law
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