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Judge Carroll Kelly Recognized for Domestic Violence Education

The Miami-Dade County Court judge since 1999 is recognized by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Jorge Labarga.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Autism in Family Courts—What the Bench and Bar Need to Know

Family court judges deal with a variety of complex issues on a daily basis. Some of the issues are amusing; who gets custody of the dog, who gets the plaid chair, or who gets to keep the thimble collection. But when children are involved, the case becomes more complicated, especially when issues like mental health, mental or physical disability and developmental disability arise. In fact, the latest concern in family courts is a result of the sharp increase in the number of children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which has revealed that our courts are not prepared to handle cases with ASD individuals and families.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

An Amicable Divorce? It's Possible: Just Follow These Principles

If you ask someone to list three words that come to mind when they think of divorce, "amicable" most certainly would not be one of them. Although divorce is, by its nature, emotionally draining and financially complex, it does not also have to be highly contentious and litigious. As an attorney practicing exclusively family law, whenever I mention the concept of an amicable divorce to clients, nine times out of 10, people look incredibly surprised. "But wait, I thought the only way to get (fill in the blank) was to go to court?" Most are also surprised to hear that very few family law cases actually proceed to trial and that most are ultimately resolved by a settlement reached between the parties.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Four Basic Divorce Process Options to Consider

The initial choice a prospective client must make after deciding to pursue a divorce is the process that she or he will use to address decision-making related to child custody, property distribution and cashflow (child support, spousal support, temporary alimony and alimony). The four basic family law process options currently available are kitchen table or pro se negotiations, mediation, litigation/arbitration, and collaborative law. There are many variations of each of the foregoing options, but for simplicity each will be considered in its basic form.
15 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Parties in Dependency: Proper Notice and Participation Is Essential

The stakes in a dependency matter are extremely high. Indeed, one's parental rights over his child could be forever terminated in such a matter, so it is imperative that the parties involved receive sufficient notification of the hearings which take place and are given a full opportunity to participate. The trial court, in In the Interest of K.S., a Minor, Appeal of A.L.W., 2017 WL 1162449, has made it clear that proper notice and participation of the parties is absolutely essential in a dependency case.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Uncertainty and Reality of Transgender Marriage in Pennsylvania

It is undeniable that the transgender community has been gaining greater public attention in the last several years. While activists have been working for decades to increase acceptance, the high-profile case and transition of Chelsey Manning and celebrities like Chaz Bono, Laverne Cox and Caitlyn Jenner, combined with the integration of transgender story lines in shows like "Transparent," have helped the community gain traction within the mainstream—increasing awareness about the difficulties faced by individuals with gender dysphoria.
13 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Family Law

In The Legal's Family Law supplement, read about cryogenics and divorce, transgender marriage in Pennsylvania and autism in family court.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Matter of Forestdale Inc.

Termination of Parental Rights Not in Child's Best Interests; Suspended Judgment Ordered
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

K.M. v. C.R.

Wife Denied Rescission/Modification of Custody Provisions in Parties' Separation Agreement
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

CommunityNET is gateway for NJSBA members to connect

State bar CommunityNET helps members connect
7 minute read

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