The impact of realistic estrangement on child custody matters
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 7 - Invisible Scars: The Impact of Coercive Control on Children
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 5 - Parallel Proceedings: The Intersection of Criminal Law and Family Law
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 1 - The Truth Behind Coercive Control
Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 8 - Narcissism and Parental Alienation Talk
Let's Talk About Easy Divorces
Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 7 - Custody Evaluation Talk
Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 5 - Matchmaking Talk
Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 2 - Sexual Abuse Prevention Talk
Let's Talk About Child Custody & Adoption in Light of the Dobbs Decision
Law Brief®: Rich Schoenstein and Morghan Richardson Discuss Trends in Divorce and Custody
Let's Talk What Questions You Should Ask Your Family Law Attorney
How to Put Your Children First in Co-Parenting
Let's Talk Mediation, Arbitration, and Conciliation
Let's Talk Finding a Family Law Lawyer
Let's Talk Family Law 101
Let's Talk Child Custody and Quarantines
Let's Talk Adoption
So you are ready to divorce...what is the process?
Let's Talk Child Custody
I have blogged several times before , including last week, on cases where trial courts were reversed for failing to hold plenary hearing and provide for discovery, often in FD (non-dissolution) matters. I have also discussed...more
Mediation or conciliation can help resolve your divorce amicably and without contested litigation in Court. For many divorcing couples, mediation or conciliation can provide numerous benefits, including...more
Divorce is rarely, if ever, a happy process. The fundamental disagreements that lead a spouse to file for divorce may create chronic distrust and animosity. The additional conflicts spawned during a lengthy pretrial process...more
As a divorce attorney, I’ve noticed that there are a few widely held false beliefs regarding divorce laws in Washington state. Here are the most common and potentially the most dangerous for those headed for a divorce:...more
No one contemplates divorce when they are getting married. While some people plan with a pre-nuptial agreement, many do not. If that relationship, which was at one point the most important and fulfilling aspect of your...more
In Washington State, couples going through divorce are required to attend a mediation in an attempt to settle the case before trial, unless excused for reasons such as domestic violence. As a divorce attorney, I have prepared...more
One of the first options to consider when you start your divorce is whether you want to proceed through litigation, mediation, or arbitration. In general, at the outset of a divorce, one chooses amongst these paths. ...more
In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Grace G. Dickler (Ret.) and Hon. Karen G. Shields (Ret.) explore how the pandemic affected family law disputes, how virtual proceedings provided an avenue to keep cases moving forward and...more
One of the questions I am often asked is: what is the number one piece of advice you would give to someone at the beginning of his or her divorce? I once gave the answer: be prepared...more
Let’s start this one with a hypothetical. A divorce action has been filed against you by your spouse. A very important court date is coming up regarding the children and somehow you find yourself in Bais Din. You are swept up...more
In my last blog post, I reviewed the requirements for parties to submit their marital disputes to Bais Din under New Jersey law, which is provided for under New Jersey Court Rule 5:1-5(b). However, special considerations...more
A Bais Din (also known as a Beth Din, Beit Din, or Beis Din), is a Rabbinical Court that resolves all types of disputes between people of the Jewish faith, from landlord/tenant disputes, to divorce and custody matters....more
On the latest episode, Matrimonial & Family Law Partner Morghan Richardson joins Host Rich Schoenstein to talk about current trends, including joint custody arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements covering pets, and the...more
As a lawyer, judge, and now mediator, I have handled thousands of cases in multiple areas of the law. I have watched litigants navigate the court system and had the privilege of visiting multiple New York State courthouses to...more
One of the most difficult issues in divorce litigation is the request by one parent to permanently relocate the children a great distance from the other parent. This is often a gut-wrenching situation because the result could...more
What is the difference between mediation, arbitration, and conciliation? How does each of these affect a family law case such as divorce or child custody? Who needs to be present during each of these proceedings? Learn more...more
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” ~Winston Churchill- It’s easy to instinctively shy away from conflict and with good reason – given the choice, most...more
Like almost everything else in life, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly altered the practice of family law. With court closures and social distancing measures, the court system, attorneys, and clients have turned to technology...more
Because the court system has been largely shut down due to the pandemic, parties should be motivated to resolve their disputes themselves in a litigant-friendly setting such as a domestic mediation. Only constitutionally...more
Collaborative Divorce As An Option - A collaborative divorce is an option many parties should consider when their marriage is ending. In a collaborative divorce, both parties hire a lawyer trained in collaborative...more
In divorce or family law matters, mediation is common. In some cases, the court will order that the parties go to mediation. After a case is over in a divorce or family law judgment, the court may even order the parties to...more
August is almost always a tough month for parties going through divorce or custody disputes. In many cases, parties have trouble agreeing on where the children will go to school. The parties might also have trouble agreeing...more
Although the coronavirus pandemic has impacted virtually every aspect of American life, its effects are amplified for divorced families with young children, and even worse for families in the midst of divorce. Divorced and...more
As a mediator who works with quite a few divorcing parents with children, I often hear that familiar phrase: The kids are all right. They seem to be doing well in school, they seem to be handling the separation well and,...more
Mediation can be an effective alternative to litigating your marital and family issues while avoiding the frustration and complexity of court proceedings. Mediation can occur at various stages of your separation and divorce....more