Elisa Reiter

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

May 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"Was the difference significant enough to lead to a legally required prorated tuition refund?" write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

5 minute read

May 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

During a gray divorce, being amicable goes a long way. Minimizing the contentiousness in a divorce will ultimately be psychologically and financially beneficial for both parties. To that end, an alternative dispute resolution approach (ADR) may be the right one for divorcing older couples.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

8 minute read

April 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

At a recent Florida administrative hearing, the judge had to decide this issue: "Is Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C-16.002(5)(c) an invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority as defined in section 120.52(8)(b), Florida Statutes (2023), because it exceeds its grant of rulemaking authority?"

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

9 minute read

April 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

According to a survey sponsored by the OJJDP, 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year; 90% of them are eyewitnesses to domestic violence incidents. From a legal perspective, are there some approaches and strategies to keep in mind when the alleged perpetrator is the "new parent" and the eyewitness is their stepchild rather than biological child?

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey C. Siegel

9 minute read