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Texas Lawyer

Publicly Criticizing Custody Professionals: Where Is the Line Between Activism and Defamation?

"Striking a balance between raising awareness about legitimate concerns and avoiding defamatory statements is essential," write columnists Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack, along with psychologist Jeffrey C. Siegel.
15 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Having a Whale of a Time in Heaven': A South Florida Lawyer Has Died

"May we carry on his passion for justice for all and protection of the rule of law," Said Judge Patricia Seitz about the passing of this long-time Miami attorney.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Divorce Court Prioritizes a Family's Best Interests

Alan Feigenbaum discusses the recent decision in J.H. v. C.H. He writes: "I couldn't help but smile in complete satisfaction from start to finish, because in this case, a divorce court did what we, as matrimonial lawyers, can only hope for: it prioritized the best interests of a family."
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Considerations for Domestic Relations Lawyers From the Viewpoint of an Ex-Family Law Litigator

Family law is a particularly nuanced area of the law that exposes lawyers to many different areas and issues. While pragmaticism as a lawyer is rewarded in real-time, there are some key items that trail the divorce case and that family law practitioners should be aware of when your client is a partner in a business partnership.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Reimbursement Claims in Divorce Cases for Capital Contributions to Business Entities

"There is no specific reference in the Tx. Fam. Code Section 3.402(c) to assure reimbursement for capital contributions to a business entity owned by one estate and paid for by another estate," according to columnists Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Recusal in Matrimonial and Family Court Actions

One of the most perplexing problems that a matrimonial attorney will face is deciding whether or not to take the chance of antagonizing the judge assigned to a case of hers and moving for his or her recusal. Although a judge may act gruff, be antagonistic or treat the attorney poorly, this is not a basis for recusal.
15 minute read

Daily Business Review

Squire Patton Boggs Among Defendants Facing South Florida Malpractice Lawsuit

"Our client was dealing with a complicated transaction and paid her lawyers a lot of money to get things right," said Keith Meehan, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Misuse of Protection From Abuse Orders in Custody Cases

The misuse of PFAs overburdens the courts with cases that should be handled in a custody hearing, creates more conflict within families, and creates fear for children and parents who are suddenly stripped of their time together.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Negotiating a Prenuptial Agreement Can Lead to a Stronger Marriage—If Done Right

Is there a "nice way" to go about negotiating and signing a prenuptial agreement? After over 30 years of practice as a family and divorce mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, Amy Carron Day can tell you that yes, it is possible.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

7 Nominees Pass Senate Judiciary Committee Despite Public Objections

"You are somebody who has shown, not only your ability to do the job, but to do it well," said Sen. Nellie Pou, D-Bergen and Passaic, of Administrative Law Judge Elissa Mizzone Testa, nominated to succeed Judge Thomas F. Brogan on the Passaic County Superior Court bench. "You have been remarkably regarded and respected in your current field, not only as an attorney, but ... as a judge."
6 minute read

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