NEXT
Sign in to follow

New Jersey Law Journal

Finding Harmony in Conflict: Leverage the Dynamics Connecting Mediation and Arbitration in Family Law

"By embracing the interconnected dynamics of mediation and arbitration, lawyers can provide more comprehensive and harmonious outcomes," write Jeffrey M. Fiorello & Amanda S. Trigg of Cohn Lifland.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Crucial Role Parenting Coordinators Play in Helping Former Spouses Co-Parent Effectively

"Parenting coordinators are neutral third parties, typically attorneys, appointed by the court to assist parents in implementing agreed upon or court-ordered parenting plans," writes Lindabury's Nicole Kobis.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Which Parent Gets Custody of the Embryos?

An overview of the disposition of frozen embryos created through the IVF process upon termination of the prospective parents' relationship. The article offers a legal analysis under the framework of New York law and presents a brief summarization of judicial approaches utilized throughout the nation that New York's courts may turn to when faced with the issue in the absence of a contract governing the disposition of frozen embryos. The authors conclude with recommendations to assist practitioners in handling matters in this burgeoning area of law, and one which involves a question of first impression in the state of New York.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Remembering the Honorable Sondra Miller 

The statewide coordinating judge for matrimonial matters remembers retired Appellate Division, Second Department Justice Sondra Miller, a titan of the family law bar who died on Aug. 7 at 95 years old.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Can a Prosecutor's Closing Argument Undermine a Sexual Grooming Conviction?

"In the recent case of 'Sanchez v. State,' the First District Court of Appeals recently issued a memorandum opinion in which the appellate court addresses what constitutes sufficient evidence of sexual grooming," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Income of Grandparents Not Considered in Child Support Case

Though the issue of child support obligations of stepparents and paramours has been addressed in the Pennsylvania Superior Court and Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania appellate courts have not addressed the support obligations of grandparents until the recent case of Mazzarese v. Mazzarese. In a case of first impression, the Superior Court addressed the issue head on in Mazzarese.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Tips for Single Parents as Summer Ends and School Begins

Getting your children back into a schedule is tough no matter what, but if you are a single parent, you must be both the fun parent and the enforcer of the rules.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bad Faith: Plaintiff Lawyer, Client Found to Obstruct Justice

"The judge signed off on the half-truths and untruths that are in [the order]. Maybe I'll get an audience in front of this judge. If not, we'll take it up on appeal," the attorney said.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Is It Time for Mandatory Cameras in Family Court?

Would implementation of audiovisual recordings in child custody evaluations serve as valuable precedent, demonstrating that increased transparency can coexist with professional integrity in family law matters? There's lots to think about.
10 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Is Drug Abuse Alone Enough to Terminate Parental Rights?

"The intricate relationship between poverty, substance abuse and termination of parental rights forms a complex and often devastating cycle," write columnists Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
8 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Leveraging Technology to Improve Employee Engagement and Client Satisfaction

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • How to Choose Your Legal Operations Software: Key Considerations and Expert Tips

    Brought to you by DiliTrust

    Download Now

  • Yearly Roundup: Strategic Insights for Law Firm Decision Making

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • Lex Machina Contracts: Commercial Litigation Report 2024

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now