Feb 15, 2017
How do you, the new or new-ish, family law attorney, evaluate new clients? Every family law attorney will come across potential new clients who are mentally or emotionally unwell. It is not necessary to turn away all of these new clients. Some will be wonderful people... read more
Feb 8, 2017
When parents come to mediation to settle issues related to child custody (parental responsibility and timesharing), the experience and demeanor of the mediator is a key component. There are many do’s and don’t’s for the mediator. I believe these four tips are very... read more
Jan 27, 2017
“You Cannot Bequeath Your Child” is the subtitle of this Blog post. Divorced parents sometimes do not want their child’s other parent to have sole custody of their children if they die. They want a grandparent or other relative to have, at least, joint... read more
Jan 5, 2017
The lawyer who settles a domestic violence injunction case at or during the hearing on the petition must be prepared, professional, and very skilled. Often, a domestic violence injunction (DVI) case will settle in the hallway just before the hearing is about to... read more
Dec 8, 2016
Stress is a narcissist. It takes what it wants from you. It cares only about perpetuating itself. It is zealous of your time and attention. It changes you until you cannot recognize or find yourself. This kind of toxic stress is the enemy of your happiness, of your... read more