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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Was this week the beginning of the end for DOMA?

by Nancy Van Tine | Burns & Levinson LLP on 4/1/2013

Hi there, This week had two days of arguments on gay marriage at the Supreme Court. The first case dealt with a challenge to the California law known as Prop. 8, which overturned the California Supreme Court’s...more

Top 10 Military Divorce Mistakes

by The Law Firm for Family Law on 3/19/2013

A military divorce is different from a civilian one. There are many issues in a military divorce that do not exist, except in the service. Consult an experienced attorney who understands how to help you avoid the common...more

Article 207 Expungement Not Available When Probation Terminated In Domestic Violence Case

by Greg HIll on 12/19/2012

Many Attorneys tell their clients the “expungement is a right. In fact, Penal Code § 1203.4 uses the word ‘shall’, meaning the court has no discretion to deny an expungement request if the defendant...more

Sentence for Juvenile of 100 Years is Cruel and Unusual Punishment or Aiding and Abetting Murder

by Greg HIll on 12/18/2012

Camilo Hernandez was fifteen years old when he was arrested for allegedly helping Cristian Argeta, an adult shoot into a group of six Afican American teenagers in Compton. Before shooting, Hernandez and Argeta yelled...more

Military Divorces: The Differences Between Civilian and Military Divorces

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 11/5/2012

November 6, 2012 is Election Day. Finally. However, many families have been affected (and continue to be affected) by the decade long war, regardless of who is elected. There are so many ways in which these families are...more

Do I really need a divorce attorney?

by Kristin Kirkner on 1/26/2012

In today's economic climate, it may be tempting to try to complete a dissolution of marriage on your own. You know your family, your assets and debt, and you know how you want it divided. Sounds easy, right? Not so...more

Same-Sex Military Couples Say Denial of Benefits Threatens National Security

by Lawyers.com on 11/10/2011

Just a little more than a month after the repeal of the military's controversial Don't Ask Don't Tell policy went into effect, a group of married same-sex couples are joining together to file suit against the government to...more

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as Applied to Child Support

by Christopher Buechler on 10/1/2011

A review of the general provisions of the SCRA and how they apply to child support cases....more

Use Caution when Representing Servicemembers and their Families

by Kristin Kirkner on 4/1/2011

Military family law cases need special treatment because, in addition to Florida laws, they are governed by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Uniformed Services Former Spouse’s Protection Act (USFSPA)....more