Let's Talk About Child Custody & Adoption in Light of the Dobbs Decision
We are living in a strange legislative world these days. Most Americans are not very happy with the way our legislative assemblies are working. Yet it seems that the response of legislators in many states is to see how many...more
Given the transient tendencies of today’s society, jurisdictional issues arise quite frequently in divorces, custody matters and requests for financial support. Some examples include, but are not limited to, when one parent...more
Your bundle of joy has arrived! Naming your child is a significant decision. For some it is an easy decision. For others it is not so easy. So, what happens if birth parents don’t agree and one parent wants to change the...more
The Facts - In Reyes v. Neill 1, Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals addressed the question of whether the Court abused its discretion by failing to permit adequate time for the parties to present testimony and...more
Family Court Act § 519 and Estates Powers and Trusts Law (“EPTL”) § 4-1.2 both address a child’s right to prove paternity after the putative father’s death. However, DNA testing may be considered under Family Court Act § 519...more
A New Jersey paternity case involving twins made headlines this week educating millions on the importance of DNA tests in paternity actions. The State brought a child support action against the alleged father and when he...more