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Retirement plans are considered marital assets, but many attorneys are unaware that retirement plans can be tapped into for child support enforcement. Read more
Judge Brownstone shared six outstanding tips with us on how family lawyers can be more successful and better serve their clients. (Part 2 of 2) Read more
Clarity and attention to detail are critical in drafting ethical attorney’s fee agreements so that the client is aware of all rights and responsibilities. Read more
Before calculating income for child support, a lawyer should review his or her state's guidelines. Failure to do so could result in your client paying more. Read more
Proposed changes to Florida’s alimony law state unless an affair causes a reduction to marital assets, adultery will not change the alimony amount. Read more
A survey reveals that the use of smart phones as evidence in court has grown exponentially. Here are some facts and figures about the practice. Read more
Besides the tools and skills a family lawyer needs, an understanding of the emotional trauma a client suffers because of the divorce is a must. Read more
Why cross-examine this witness? Basic Rules of Cross-Examination (Part 2). Read more
In the second part of her two-part interview, Dr. Barbara Landau shares her proudest accomplishment, the Domestic Violence Policy, and her involvement with the peace movement in the Middle E... Read more
Understand what the ethical rules say about conflicts of interest, client screening, and informed consent before you take a collaborative law case. Read more