Child Custody

Dustin Hoffman On Father’s Rights

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 5/21/2013

Kramer vs. Kramer was far ahead of its time. In the 1979 film, Dustin Hoffman’s character, Ted, made a case for custody of his son, asking...more

Celebrity Trends: Baby Pre-Nups?

by Michele Corvi | McManis Faulkner on 5/14/2013

I almost spilled my coffee when I read the headline that Halle Berry was pregnant at 46 years of age – not because of her age, but because of the catch-phrase that followed: baby pre-nup. I have never heard of an agreement...more

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” in Family Court

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 4/30/2013

Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a book by Robert Kiyosaki. The book advocates financial independence through investing, real estate, owning businesses and increasing one’s financial intelligence. This of course sounds good, but many...more

What Is Your Permanent Parenting Plan?

by Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler &... on 4/26/2013

Tennessee courts require divorcing parents to submit a permanent parenting plan before granting a divorce. One part of this plan is a custody schedule developed between divorcing parties. Your divorce attorney can help you...more

When Fault Enters a No-Fault Divorce

by Boyer, Dawson & St. Pierre on 4/26/2013

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. This simply means that you don’t need to prove any fault on the part of your spouse as grounds for a divorce. For example you needn't show that your spouse was cheating on you, that your...more

When to Hire a Private Eye in Divorces [Video]

by Lawyers.com on 4/24/2013

Whether you’re considering divorce or are in the middle of one, do you wonder if you should hire a private investigator? Lawyers.com journalist Amber Statler-Matthews reports on what private eyes do in divorce cases....more

Cuba Allows US to Retrieve Kidnapper Parents

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 4/16/2013

The parents of two children whose grandparents had just been granted custody of them have been jailed back in the United States after they kidnapped the boys and fled in a sailboat to Cuba. ...more

The Client’s Role in Strategizing a Family Law Case

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 4/15/2013

Should your family law case be litigated or mediated? Who should move out of the house? On what days will the children change homes? How much support will be paid? Should retirement, change of career or re-entry into the...more

Minding Your Child’s Mental Health in Divorce

by Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler &... on 4/10/2013

It is no secret that children aren’t immune to the emotional impact of a divorce. Most people’s version of an ideal childhood involves two loving parents living under the same roof where children see their mothers and fathers...more

SB 1127 - New Changes in Arizona Family Law Statutes ~ Custody is now Legal Decision-Making

by Scott Rowley | Rowley Chapman & Barney, Ltd. on 4/10/2013

As an Arizona Divorce-Family law attorney I would like to make you aware of some changes to the rules of family court. As of January 1, 2013, Arizona's laws regarding family law cases were modified under Senate Bill 1127....more

What is Parenting Time?

by Law Office of Steven M. Bishop on 4/5/2013

You may be familiar with the term visitation, which is still often referenced in the media or by the public. However, you may not be familiar with the current vernacular, parenting time, which is what California and other...more

Out Of Wedlock But Not Out Of Rights

by The Byrd Law Firm, P.A. on 4/1/2013

The 2010 U.S. census shows that roughly 41 percent of children born in the United States are born out of wedlock. It may be completely obvious that you are the father of your child. However, if the child was born out of...more

Five Myths about Child Custody Dispelled

by Law Office of Steven M. Bishop on 3/27/2013

Chrystal Workman, mother of Modern Family star Ariel Winter recently lost nearly all her parental rights to her daughter in favor of her ex-husband, who will control Ariel’s finances, and eldest daughter, who will step in to...more

Tips for Handling Hostile Custodial Exchanges

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 3/25/2013

Children involved in a divorce regularly move between their parents’ homes. The children (and parents) have lots to think about before each custodial exchange, for example: Does each child have all the clothes he or she...more

Out of Harm’s Way: Domestic Violence and Divorce

by Boyer, Dawson & St. Pierre on 3/22/2013

Divorce can be an extremely emotional experience, fraught with sadness, anger and even a sense of helplessness. These feelings are exacerbated for someone who has been the victim of domestic violence. If you are the victim...more

Mother Ordered to Stop Posting About Her Son on Facebook [Video]

by LXBN on 3/4/2013

There’s parents who are obnoxious on Facebook, and then there’s this, which instead of being simply annoying is instead malicious and cruel. In a custody case out of New York, a mother was ordered to stop posting about her...more

Understanding Child Custody Law In NY

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 3/4/2013

If you are a parent wishing to file for child custody in the state of New York, you should familiarize yourself with the state’s child custody laws first. In a child custody case, the court’s job is to decide what is in the...more

The Impact of Facebook and Social Media on Divorce Actions and Custody Disputes – THINK Before you Post

by Joseph Russell, Jr. | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 2/25/2013

A mother’s questionable status updates on Facebook played a significant role in a New York Court terminating the parties’ joint custody and ordering that the child’s father have sole legal custody (see the court’s decision in...more

Common Myths About Divorce In New York

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 2/20/2013

There is so much information about divorce out there it is not always easy to distinguish fact from fiction. If you are going through a divorce on Long Island, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with New York divorce...more

Four Surprising Facts about Family Law

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 1/29/2013

In a recent State Farm Insurance commercial, a young woman says to a young gentleman, “You can’t put anything on the Internet that is not true.” He asks her where she heard that, and in unison, they exclaim, “the Internet!” ...more

What Rights Do Fathers Have in Tennessee?

by Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler &... on 1/11/2013

As a father, you have a right to remain in the life of your child. Numerous laws exist to protect the rights of fathers in Tennessee, as in many other states. These rights spring into existence in Tennessee when a child...more

New Year….New Laws: A Preview of 2013 Family Law Statutes

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 1/7/2013

Each new year brings us new laws, and this year is no different. Some years there are more significant law changes than in others, but regardless of the significance or insignificance, each and every person is responsible...more

The Best of Tennessee? Elvis, Moon Pies and Progressive Child Custody Laws

by Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler &... on 1/4/2013

Tennessee has the best of a lot of things — Elvis, country music, college football, the Great Smoky Mountains, Jack Daniels, Moon Pies, and progressive child custody laws. During a divorce, one of the most agonizing...more

Can Audio Recordings Be Introduced Into Evidence During A Custody Proceeding?

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 1/2/2013

In New York State, audio recording conversations cannot be admitted into evidence without the consent of at least one of the conversation’s participants. This is the rule in Civil, Criminal, and Family Court proceedings. If...more

Virtual Visitation

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 12/28/2012

Face-to-face interactions are no longer the only way for non-custodial parents to have contact with their children. Skype, Google chat, video phone and various Internet options allow parents to visit with their youngsters no...more

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Dustin Hoffman On Father’s Rights

Celebrity Trends: Baby Pre-Nups?

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” in Family Court

What Is Your Permanent Parenting Plan?

When Fault Enters a No-Fault Divorce

When to Hire a Private Eye in Divorces [Video]

Cuba Allows US to Retrieve Kidnapper Parents

The Client’s Role in Strategizing a Family Law Case

Minding Your Child’s Mental Health in Divorce

SB 1127 - New Changes in Arizona Family Law Statutes ~ Custody is now Legal Decision-Making

What is Parenting Time?

Out Of Wedlock But Not Out Of Rights

Five Myths about Child Custody Dispelled

Tips for Handling Hostile Custodial Exchanges

Out of Harm’s Way: Domestic Violence and Divorce

Mother Ordered to Stop Posting About Her Son on Facebook [Video]

Understanding Child Custody Law In NY

The Impact of Facebook and Social Media on Divorce Actions and Custody Disputes – THINK Before you Post

Common Myths About Divorce In New York

Four Surprising Facts about Family Law

What Rights Do Fathers Have in Tennessee?

New Year….New Laws: A Preview of 2013 Family Law Statutes

The Best of Tennessee? Elvis, Moon Pies and Progressive Child Custody Laws

Can Audio Recordings Be Introduced Into Evidence During A Custody Proceeding?

Virtual Visitation

When to Hire a Private Eye in Divorces [Video]

Mother Ordered to Stop Posting About Her Son on Facebook [Video]

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