Maryland family lawyer Brian Pearlstein reunited a mother & daughter in Paris after a child abduction in a complicated pro bono case. Read the extraordinary story here.
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Will Online Marriage Lead to Virtual Divorce?
Marriage is going digital. Can divorce be far behind? A virtual divorce can alleviate stress for couples facing a backed-up legal system – but it can also result in a less powerful forum to achieve equity.
What Happens to My Massachusetts Divorce Case in the Middle of the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts are open for business but are operating under Standing Order 2-20, a temporary emergency order which identifies the types of cases that will be handled during this time.
What Happens to Frozen Embryos During Divorce in Georgia?
It is estimated that there are as many as one million frozen embryos in the United States. Some of these embryos will be implanted, others donated, while still others will be the sources of great contention and conflict in a couple’s ultimate divorce. This article will focus specifically on in vitro fertilization, what happens to frozen embryos during divorce in Georgia.
How to Find the Ideal Family Lawyer for Your Legal Woes
It is important to understand your divorce case and know what type of lawyer you need.
Do prenuptial agreements help reduce or eliminate litigation?
It probably doesn’t eliminate litigation but it sure does significantly reduce the complexity, cost, and the duration of it. With a well thought out pre-nup, we’re able to get down to just questions about any children that might arise as a result of the marriage, we can essentially resolve everything else ahead of time. Assuming […]
What can a parent who has lost custody or unsupervised visitation following a child abuse investigation do to work towards…
Those are where the just miracle stories happen. There are instances of parents that have had no relationship with children do all sorts of things to improve their life, to get clean and sober, to take their anger management classes, to take their parenting classes, to go to counseling with their children, and they’ve had […]
If a third party has custody, can the child’s grandparents be sued for child support if they have been supporting…
If the grandparents have been making these decisions to voluntarily provide money to their children and grandchildren, they are not legally obligated to do that – that’s their own choice. Laura Schantz, a Beaverton divorce and family lawyer and mediator has helped clients find creative solutions to complex financial matters involving asset division, spousal support, […]
What should a separated or divorced parent do if Family Services is investigating him or her for an allegation of physically…
First of all, they should get a lawyer. Family Services investigations can have criminal investigation consequences, too. Sometimes law enforcement is investigating at the same time. Even if an attorney was contacted to assist in the case, they might be also contacting a criminal lawyer to help the client because they’re concerned about criminal charges. […]
Is going to court the only way to ensure you’ll get your fair share?
California Family Law Specialist Fern Topas Salka discusses the benefits of consensual dispute resolution to get your fair share in divorce going to court.
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