Dylan Mitchell

Dylan Mitchell

January 30, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Child Custody: The Dangers of 'Rules of Thumb'

“Despite the multitude of factors and considerations that comprise the best interests doctrine, the current (and, potentially, dangerous) matrimonial zeitgeist is to sometimes favor a ‘rule of thumb’ approach rather than a true best interests analysis.” 

By Dylan Mitchell

3 minute read

July 29, 2013 | New York Law Journal

A Discussion of Lingering Gender Bias in Matrimonial and Family Law

Blank Rome's Meg Canby and Dylan Mitchell discuss whether or not gender assumptions and biases remain in the practice of matrimonial and family law, from custody issues to the calculation of spousal support.

By Meg Canby and Dylan Mitchell

14 minute read


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