Daniel Pollack

July 31, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"The distinction between bullying behavior and proper advocacy in the courthouse hinges on respect, professionalism and adherence to ethical standards," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

6 minute read

July 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"Navigating a divorce is akin to navigating a death," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack. Here they offer ways to manage the process.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

10 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Since "Child Protection Service workers ... comprise the essential frontline of the child protection system, their emotional exhaustion can quickly affect a negative domino series of consequences," write Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reiter.

By Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reiter

6 minute read

July 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Be aware of the phenomenon of concept creep. Implement appropriate safeguards. The family law system can better serve the needs of divorcing families and protect the well-being of children while upholding the principles of fairness and due process if everyone understands that one definition may not hold for all applications of one concept.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

6 minute read

June 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

Just like labeling children may have a lifelong impact on how they view themselves, assigning vague or inaccurate labels in a family law case can cause lasting damage. It is important to take a fresh perspective in such cases, untainted by broad psychological labels that may cause a court to color its perspective.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

7 minute read

June 27, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"Mediation provides parties with greater control over the process and outcome," according to Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

4 minute read

June 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

To family law practitioners to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients, cases must be meticulously prepared, anticipating every potential scenario and by crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with the court. At the heart of this preparation lies a fundamental question: "What's your ASK?"

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

5 minute read

June 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

We live in a technologically advanced era. By drawing from a deep well of information, AI can be an aid to people in all areas of life. What if the "expert" child custody evaluator relies on AI in compiling their report?

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

7 minute read

May 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Advocates of the term "parental alienation" say it refers to an idea that if children exhibit certain behaviors or symptoms, those characteristics should somehow not be considered signs that the child was a victim of abuse. Instead, the very actions that were abusive are reframed, and cast against the person raising the alarm that the child has been a victim of abuse.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

8 minute read

May 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"To the best of their ability, administrators owe their students a duty to protect them from sexual and physical abuse," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

11 minute read