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By Lee M. Paris | March 26, 2024
Family law is a particularly nuanced area of the law that exposes lawyers to many different areas and issues. While pragmaticism as a lawyer is rewarded in real-time, there are some key items that trail the divorce case and that family law practitioners should be aware of when your client is a partner in a business partnership.
7 minute read
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack | March 25, 2024
"There is no specific reference in the Tx. Fam. Code Section 3.402(c) to assure reimbursement for capital contributions to a business entity owned by one estate and paid for by another estate," according to columnists Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
11 minute read
By Joel R. Brandes | March 22, 2024
One of the most perplexing problems that a matrimonial attorney will face is deciding whether or not to take the chance of antagonizing the judge assigned to a case of hers and moving for his or her recusal. Although a judge may act gruff, be antagonistic or treat the attorney poorly, this is not a basis for recusal.
15 minute read
By Michael A. Mora | March 19, 2024
"Our client was dealing with a complicated transaction and paid her lawyers a lot of money to get things right," said Keith Meehan, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.
3 minute read
By Kelly Campbell | March 18, 2024
The misuse of PFAs overburdens the courts with cases that should be handled in a custody hearing, creates more conflict within families, and creates fear for children and parents who are suddenly stripped of their time together.
7 minute read
By Amy Carron Day | March 15, 2024
Is there a "nice way" to go about negotiating and signing a prenuptial agreement? After over 30 years of practice as a family and divorce mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, Amy Carron Day can tell you that yes, it is possible.
5 minute read
By Colleen Murphy | March 14, 2024
"You are somebody who has shown, not only your ability to do the job, but to do it well," said Sen. Nellie Pou, D-Bergen and Passaic, of Administrative Law Judge Elissa Mizzone Testa, nominated to succeed Judge Thomas F. Brogan on the Passaic County Superior Court bench. "You have been remarkably regarded and respected in your current field, not only as an attorney, but ... as a judge."
6 minute read
By Elisabeth W. Molnar | March 14, 2024
After briefly working in civil litigation following law school graduation, I found my passion in family law, particularly in the inherent challenges of complex custody cases. Over and over, I saw effective communication between all parties as a key element in successfully resolving those cases.
4 minute read
By Rebecca L. Palmer | March 13, 2024
This year, take this opportunity to have conversations with your children about the importance of Women's History Month. Introducing children to the stories of remarkable women can inspire them to dream big and believe in themselves.
4 minute read
By Louisa DeRose and Sarah Hechtman | March 12, 2024
The fundamental goal of mediation is to allow parties to maintain autonomy over the decisions that will govern their family. The reviewing attorney not only helps his or her client to make knowing decisions, but also aids the mediator by more fully exploring issues which the mediator, as a neutral, may feel constrained to avoid.
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