Family

Contested Parenting and Custody Issues

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by B. Andrew Rifkin

Do whatever it takes to avoid a contested custody trial or hearing involving your children. The worst parenting schedule in the world is better than a contested custody trial or hearing. Contested parenting and custody issues decided by a referee or judge never result in decisions which are as good as the decisions that could have been reached by the parents themselves, because no one knows the children better than the parents do. A referee or judge simply does not have... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Choosing an Attorney

Monday, March 28, 2011 by Rosaline L. Zukerman

An attorney is one that should ideally be found through referral. A friend who has gone through similar challenges might refer you to a trusted attorney who successfully represented their case in mediation or in court. Talk to friends and family. Ask about attorneys they would recommend or avoid. Contact attorneys you have worked with before and felt confident about. Inquire whether they handle your type of case. If they do not, ask for a referral to an attorney who does. Be honest about your si... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

IS THE COURT OF APPEALS STARTING TO MANDATE MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIAL IN CHANCERY CASES?

Monday, March 28, 2011 by Mark A. Chinn

Several recent decisions of the Court of Appeals seem to be pointing in
the direction of requiring the filing of a Motion for New Trial in order
to preserve error on appeal. It has long been the thought and practice
in Mississippi that such Motions were designed more for jury trials
than Chancery cases decided by a Judge and were unnecessary to preserve
error on appeal. The most recent decision pointing in this direction is
Robinson v.... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

4 Documents Everyone Needs

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Eric S. Lumberg

4 Documents for Family Protection... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Birth Certificates- Impact on Family Law and Immigration

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Jennifer M. Lawlor

I found this article and thought it was interesting. In the event they
win, and the requirements to change gender on Birth Certificates becomes
less onerous, it could have a large impact on both family law and
immigration.

"Transgender New Yorkers sue over birth certificates: A group of
transgender residents filed a lawsuit against New York City over what
they say are burdensome requirements for them to change the gender on
their... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

BREAKING NEWS: Ninth Circuit Court Refuses to Lift Stay on Marriages

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Rebecca D. Lizarraga

This is very sad news for the Gay and Lesbian community. From the Equality California website:San Francisco – Today the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion from the American Foundation for Equal Rights to lift the temporary stay in the federal court challenge to Proposition 8.... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Michael Lohan charged with domestic violence today

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Jennifer M. Lawlor

The newest chapter in the Lohan saga includes Michael
Lohan's recent arrest for Domestic Violence. I can't for the life of me understand how Lindsay Lohan
can't get her life back on track with such stellar role models in her life.

Jennifer M. Lawlor, Esq.Lizarraga Law, APC
11908 Ventura Blvd., Suite
200
Los Angeles, CA 91604
Tel: Read More

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Topic: Family Law

New Appellate Case Turns College Education Petitions Upside Down

Sunday, March 20, 2011 by Paul L. Feinstein

A recent case decided by the First District Appellate Court of Illinois, In Re Marriage of Petersen, gives words to the wise. In that case the parties were divorced and since their children were not yet college age, the issue of who would pay what for college expenses, was reserved. This is commonly done. However, the Petersen case now says for example, if one parent sends money to a college and the other parent does not... Read More

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Topic: Family Law