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Take a Good Deal When You Can!

If the attorneys in a divorce are doing their jobs, a lot of things should go smoothly. Child support follows a guideline set by each state. It is very easy to determine the amount that is due. The attorneys should … Continue reading

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Why are the laws so complicated?

I am often told by people that the laws are complicated. They mean, of course, that it is too complicated to do even the simplest things. A no-fault divorce with no assets, for example, still has a confusing number of … Continue reading

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Depression & Divorce, Part 2

What should family law lawyers do when a client is having trouble dealing with the emotional trauma of a divorce? Is there anything that an attorney do to help? Attorneys are in a difficult position in family law. Few who … Continue reading

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Depression & Divorce, Part One

Of all the emotions felt during divorce, depression is one of the worst. I don’t mean it’s the worst mentally or spiritually. I mean the worst on all levels, because it takes one away from the task at hand. Sadly, … Continue reading

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Supreme Court defines domestic violence broadly, upholds denial of guns

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently handed down a decision that strengthens the laws against domestic violence by giving a broad definition to the word “violence.” A Tennessee resident named Castleman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor domestic violence offense. The … Continue reading

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The New Limits on Abortion

One state after another has been passing legislation banning abortions some time at or near twenty weeks. Arkansas went so far as to place the limit at twelve weeks, only to see the law struck down in federal district court. … Continue reading

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The New Twenty Week Limits on Abortions

Some states, including Arizona, Texas, West Virginia, Virginia, Mississippi, and others, have begun passing or attempting to pass, legislation banning abortions after twenty weeks. The new legislation is designed to protect fetuses from pain without hampering women’s right to have … Continue reading

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Warning About Debt-Buying Companies: You may not have to pay them a cent!

A lot of companies now sell debts that they cannot or do not want to collect. Usually the sale is for pennies on the dollar. But the way that they operate is the amazing thing here. I switched from T-Mobile … Continue reading

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Relocation by a Military Service Member

Some military personnel may wonder how Courts would view their military service if they were involved in a child custody dispute. In Adams v. Bracci (2012 N.Y. Slip Op. 00143, New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, January 12, … Continue reading

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Parental Alienation Syndrome has been Rejected for the DSM V

The Huffington Post has reported that Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) will not be included in the DSM-V: Click Here for Huffington Post Article. The DSM-V is the handbook used by mental health professionals to diagnose personality disorders. Those in charge … Continue reading

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