Family

Green Card by Marriage for Same Sex Marriages?

Saturday, July 30, 2011 by Paul Winston Matthews

Blog post about the possibility of obtaning a green card through a same sex marriage. By Paul matthews, Green card marriage lawyer... Read More

Posted at 09:29 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Orange County Divorce Lawyer | Steven G. Hittelman

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 by Steven G. Hittelman

Attorney Steven G. Hittelman is a partner at Nelson Hittelman, LLP in Newport Beach, CA, a family law and divorce law firm that represents clients throughout Orange County. He is a recognized expert in the areas of child support, child custody and domestic violence, and provides instruction to other attorneys in those areas of practice.

A Los Angeles native, Attorney Hittelman was admitted to the California Bar in 1995, and has... Read More

Posted at 09:15 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

State v. Przytarski, Docket No. 2010AP003067

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by Randy Enochs

7/20/11 State v. Przytarski

The Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court ruling finding Respondent not in contempt for taking his child out of state during his visitation time. The Appellant, the mother of the child, argued that Respondent violated the physical placement order by taking the child out of state. The trial court found that the physical placement order contained no... Read More

Posted at 17:23 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Gay Marriage in New York City- In Wedding Lottery, Trying to Make Everyone a Winner

Friday, July 22, 2011 by Rosaline L. Zukerman

New York City’s marriage lottery for Sunday — the first day that same-sex couples can marry –concluded Thursday with 533 requests for 400 available wedding slots in Manhattan, the only borough where there were more couples than availability. But city officials said they are working to ensure every couple who applied will get to say “I do.”... Read More

Posted at 12:15 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Lakeland, Bartow and Winter Haven Collaborative Family Law

Friday, July 22, 2011 by Thomas C. Saunders

Few family issues cause as much conflict as child visitation and custody rights. Custody battles can cause tremendous emotional distress. However, with a Lakeland, Bartow and Winter Haven collaborative divorce lawyer by your side, obtaining fair visitation and custody rights may not be as difficult as you think. The goal of the court is look out for the best interests of the child or children. As a result, in most cases, the court attempts to favor a parenting plan that allows for frequent conta... Read More

Posted at 06:28 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Common Myths About Divorce

Friday, July 22, 2011 by Joseph W. Hood

Many misconceptions about divorce exist and continue to be perpetuated. There is no doubt that divorce is a devastating event that has long-term effects on all members of a family. It often exacts a large financial and emotional toll on participants. But divorce is sometimes a necessary part of life that allows the parties to move forward and away from the stress of a married life that has become unbearable.... Read More

Posted at 05:58 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Post Divorce Military Pension Increase Tied to Performance NOT a Shared Asset

Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Grant J. Robinson

Posted at 17:58 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Palimony in New Jersey

Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Ronald G. Lieberman

Since 1939, the state of New Jersey has not recognized “common law” marriage. Before the abolishment of the common law statute, couples in long-term relationships who acted in all respects as husband and wife were considered under the law to be equal to marriage. Palimony agreements between unmarried individuals were common occurrences in New Jersey, which potentially gave rise to claims for support from one person to the other if one party promised to support the other party... Read More

Posted at 16:04 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

NJ Appellate Div Says OK to planting GPS to Track Cheating Spouse-But be Careful

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Grant J. Robinson

The New Jersey Appellate Court just struck a blow to all cheating spouses by ruling in a case of right to privacy that a spouse has the right to track the public travels of a cheating mate. But, before planning your next cyber attack, exercise caution as these acts could put you in violation of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act in New Jersey. The case of Villanova v. Innovative Investigations, Inc., involved a husband suing his wife during the divorce for... Read More

Posted at 18:25 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Same Sex Divorce Can Be Harder Than Gay Marriage

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Mark Schondorf

Same Sex Couples who marry or enter into civil unions in other states or jurisdictions may have a hard time being able to obtain a divorce. However, Illinois' Civil Union Act provides a venue for such family law issues.... Read More

Posted at 11:34 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

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