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Top Ten Things To Look For In A Family Lawyer

I have found that when most people meet with me about their divorce, custody modification, or other related family law issues, they often ask whether the opposing attorney is tough, a fighter, or will...

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Adoption in Ethiopia

According to Ethiopian family law Adoption can be described as an agreement that may be created between a person and a child or between government or private orphanages and the adopted child. This idea...

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Divorce, Children and the Holidays

Every parent should want to raise their children to lead happy, healthy lives as productive members of society. If possible, divorcing parents want their children to be free of the stress and strife...

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Hope for Better Access to the Courts/Family Code 2003 Revision (Jan. 2011)

Access to an Attorney and the Real Cost of Self Representation During my 33 years as an attorney practicing Divorce and Family Law in California, I’ve witnessed many changes in the rules controlling...

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Does Cheating Matter to Judges

According to some estimates 17% of marriages end because of a wandering spouse.  Women cheat to gain an emotional connection, while men cheat mostly for sex. The most likely times for cheating to occur...

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Can I Leave My Home & Kids

Has the arguing and tension in the house reached DEFCON 1?  Are you walking on egg shells and every encounter with your spouse a potential explosion?  Needless to say, living in the same house while...

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Why is Algebra Needed to Calculate Child Support?

I need to calculate child support.  Let’s see. First, we find the percentage based on number of children.  I multiply my gross income by this percentage.  Is gross before taxes or after?  Then, we...

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Is it Time for Blame Free Divorce?

This January marks the first anniversary of Scotland’s historic first same-sex marriages. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 that made these weddings possible showed that family law...

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Why are Divorce Rates Falling in the UK?

The latest data released by the Office for National Statistics has revealed that divorce rates are at their lowest level for 40 years. The end of World War II in 1945 and the liberation of divorce law...

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Government Divorce Form Error

It is feared that over 2000 divorces will be affected by the Government’s online divorce form fault. The fault on ‘Form E’ was only discovered in December last year and had been available on the...

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Should I Hire a Divorce or Custody Lawyer?

Should you represent yourself in a divorce? Some couples can successfully divorce without the help of an attorney, while others are not so lucky. Understanding the circumstances in which it is best to...

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5 reasons Why child custody orders are important

One of the most important features of developing a parenting plan is turning that arrangement into a child custody order. 1. Predictable and consistent visitation plan.   The best parenting plans are...

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Predicting a Divorce Storm

While you may be surprised when your spouse states he or she wants a divorce, there were likely dark clouds in the horizon, pointing to an approaching cold front. According to a recent survey, by...

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Modern Developments in Child Support Attorney Proceedings

As Bob Dylan once expertly quoted, “The times are a-changing”. This is definitely the case with many aspects of our lives today, especially within the legal world. Recently, there have been some major...

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Saving Your Marriage: Seven Tips to Help When You Think It’s Over

Fixing a broken marriage isn’t easy, and if you really want to work things out with your spouse, you’ll obviously have to put in some effort. If you’ve come to a point where you think that it’s over...

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Why or Why Not Change Your Name After a California Divorce?

For many people, restoring their maiden names or former names after a divorce can bring a sense of peace and closure. Others, however, prefer to keep their married names for a variety of reasons. There...

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Does Working in a Certain Professions Increase Your Divorce Likelihood?

There are many different studies out there discussing the elements of your marriage that could contribute to a higher divorce rate, but one of the most recent studies shows that the career path you...

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How is child support calculated in Florida?

Child support, either as a result of divorce or a dispute between unmarried parents, is a potentially complicated situation from the emotional, financial and family point of view. When the relationship...

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Tips for Living Together Before Getting Married

Research shows that more Americans than ever are living with one another before they ever get married. Some of these couples will never get married at all. A recent nationwide study also indicates that...

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Warning Signs That Your Marriage Could Be On the Road to Divorce

Many people who have gone through the process of getting divorced in Florida can look back and point to numerous red flags that indicated that things weren’t on a positive trajectory. Although...

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