A GRANDPARENT CUSTODY CASE INVOLVING TWO STATES – WHO HAS JURISDICTION?

Sep 12, 2015 | Grandparents' Rights

I was recently contacted by a grandparent who had the following question: “I raised my grandchildren for several years. My daughter went through treatment for drug abuse and later took the children back. However, her addiction has returned and I am afraid that...

THE ASHLEY MADISON HACK AND NO-FAULT DIVORCE

Sep 7, 2015 | Divorce

A brunette with perfectly applied lipstick holds a single finger to her lips in a “shh” motion. Her beautifully manicured hands display a golden wedding band. Next to her are the words “Life is short. Have an affair.” This controversial logo represents Ashley Madison,...

HOW A CHILD’S VOICE CAN BE HEARD IN A CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME DISPUTE

Aug 14, 2015 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time

I am frequently asked at what age children can decide where they’d like to live, and whether or not they want to spend time with a parent. The answer to that question is that children under the age of majority are not allowed to make those kinds of choices on...

IMMIGRATION – THE TIMES HAVE CHANGED BUT THE ISSUES REMAIN THE SAME

Mar 7, 2015 | Family Law

From 1981 to 1984 I represented a Guatemalan refugee and her two children in an attempt to help them gain political asylum. I am a Family Law Attorney — I don’t practice Immigration Law. But this woman needed my help.  A member of her family had been...

THE PEACEFUL PATH

Jan 28, 2015 | Community Property

 Sometimes you have to get tough. Sometimes you have to stand your ground and fight. That’s when you need a strong lawyer. But the strong lawyers, the truly excellent ones, will tell you that in most divorce cases it is best to start out by exploring the peaceful...