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Should the state be allowed to introduce evidence of a parent’s pending criminal child abuse charge in a proceeding to terminate parental rights? Read more
How do you diffuse emotions during divorce? Tap into your emotional management role; it is one of the many hats you will wear as a family lawyer. Read more
For the family lawyer, these cases illustrate the importance of creating and "protecting" the record in the course of a trial or other evidentiary hearing. Read more
Laura W. Morgan, the owner of Family Law Consulting, sums up the constitutional developments in the cases of discrimination against same-sex couples. Read more
As a family law practitioner, you have the ability to refer your clients to an education program that is superior to what the court orders -- allowing your clients and their children to expe... Read more
Family lawyer Allison Williams and forensic psychologist Erik Dranoff discuss the role custody evaluations play in the divorce process. Read more
Valuing and dividing retirement accounts is more complex than most attorneys expect. An experienced financial professional can provide ideas to help divide these accounts strategically – and... Read more
Tips on gathering and presenting evidence to support your case – from identifying bias in reports to prepping a witness to building a psychological case in court. Read more
A review of the Louisiana paternity case DCFS v. Lowrie by Frank P. Tranchina, Jr. of Tranchina & Mansfield, LLC. Read more
A New York State Supreme Court judge handed a $10,000 penalty to a pro se patent lawyer for misconduct during a child custody hearing. Read more
