By Riley Brennan | April 4, 2023
The Washington State Supreme Court affirmed the termination of a mother's parental rights, holding it hadn't been a Fifth Amendment violation for the court to "draw a negative inference from the mother's refusal to answer specific questions about her drug use."
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Robert Z. Dobrish | April 4, 2023
In New York with the popularity of mental health professionals and the advent of AFCs, the appearance of guardian ad litem's or "GALs" in custody cases has diminished significantly. Unfortunately, so has the notion of due process of law.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David I. Faust | April 3, 2023
Being the "family lawyer" can be very rewarding for attorneys. But the complexities inherent in family relationships means that lawyers need to careful consider the effect of the solutions they offer—and the ethical implications of working with clients who may have differing goals. This article discusses how to successfully navigate these issues while avoiding reputational harm.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Bari Weinberger | March 27, 2023
The problem with parental alienation in the courts stems from its lack of formal recognition as a "scientifically reliable" theory, a controversy that has contributed to scant case law on the topic.
By Alan Feigenbaum | March 27, 2023
The author discusses the recent decision in 'Acosta v. Shaw' to highlight pet custody matters in New York.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Joel R. Brandes | March 24, 2023
Judicial proceedings, including matrimonial actions, are presumptively open to the public and the press unless there are compelling reasons for closure.
By Adolfo Pesquera | March 23, 2023
"Every other time, for every reason under the sun—it won't be helpful, there's other information out there, it'll be too stressful—the courts have found ways to evade these (interviews)," Samuel Cooper argued for the petitioner.
By Dara Kam | March 23, 2023
Revamping Florida's alimony laws is one of the most emotionally charged issues tackled by state lawmakers over the past decade.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Ari Glasser | March 23, 2023
Facing false abuse accusations is frustrating. Apart from potential criminal charges resulting from false accusations, untrue allegations can also give rise to civil penalties and restrictions in the form of a protection from abuse order, commonly known as a PFA.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Sondra J. Miller | March 22, 2023
Conflict exists between the rights of the child to be heard and the due process rights of the parties in a custodial proceeding, but an in camera interview may provide information to the judge relevant to the proceedings, a former state Supreme Court justice writes.
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