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Texas Lawyer

'Don't Row the Boat': Survival Tips for Divorce Attorneys

"When you get into a boat with a client, you lack the clear separation required to give an impartial, factual view of their situation from a legal perspective," writes family law attorney Holly R. Davis.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Domestic Violence Prevention Director Sets Record Straight on Fatality Review Boards

The head of New York State's domestic violence prevention office responds to a recent Law Journal column that she said was written without due diligence on the part of the authors.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Should Courts Umpire Third Party Custody Disputes?

"Should a third party or grandparent seek conservatorship over the objection of the children's parents, such a litigant must present facts in a verified affidavit, persuasively indicating that the child's parent is unfit," write columnists Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Paul Weiss, Emery Celli Lawyers Join Class Action Challenging NYC Searches of Families' Homes

The complaint, which was filed in the Eastern District of New York on Tuesday, accuses ACS caseworkers of using "coercive tactics" to enter and search families' homes.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Enforcement of Religious Marriage Contracts

New York courts have reluctantly passed upon the enforcement of religious marriage contracts. The restrictions of the First Amendment constrain state courts from limiting the free exercise of religion or the use of civil law to support or further its establishment. The reported decisions dealing with the enforcement of religious marriage contracts involve Jewish and Islamic marriage contracts that are discussed in this article.
18 minute read

Daily Business Review

Following a Separation, Let Spring's Arrival Bring a Refresh and Renewal

Instead of dwelling too much on your past—and on the furniture that reflects your former "couple" style—the season of new growth is a great time to also rejuvenate your living spaces, behaviors and spirits.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Special Section: 2024 Wealth Management, Trusts & Estates/Family Law

In The Legal's Wealth Management, Trusts & Estates/Family Law special section, read about the significance of prenuptial agreements, mediation for divorce litigants and succession planning.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Removing a Child: A Painfully Imperfect Calculation

There are too many instances of child welfare officials leaving children with their families when later catastrophic events suggest that a removal from that environment could have been protective, or even life-saving. However, the opposite is also true. And then, there are many cases when a child protective services worker is truly not sure what to do, but the system "errs on the side of caution" and removes a child from their family anyway.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

ABLE Accounts: Tax-Free Growth for Individuals With Disabilities

While SNTs can be excellent planning tools, they are not the only option. Most states offer ABLE accounts—savings accounts that provide tax-free growth for individuals with disabilities without affecting eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other means-tested benefits.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Succession Planning: Prenups and Postnups as Divorce and Estate Planning Tools

Common misconceptions aside, prenups are for everyone, and they are an essential tool for any couple contemplating marriage, regardless of their age or financial station in life.
8 minute read

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