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Awareness is key to being able to mitigate compassion fatigue. Pay attention to how you are feeling; recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and take action. Here's what you need to know. Read more
Social engineering, phishing, and hacking pose a real danger to your practice. Diana Shepherd recently spoke with cybersecurity lawyer Bill Sosis about the steps family lawyers should take t... Read more
Can empathy really contribute to a family's lawyer's success? How do you maintain boundaries while empathizing? Can empathy help with a "client from hell"? International family lawyer Christ... Read more
In this video, IACP president Lori Gephart discusses the growth of Collaborative Practice & how it reduces conflict & minimizes negative impacts on individuals & families. Read more
As courts and practitioners continue to navigate the impacts of COVID-19, there has likely been a permanent impact on the interpretation of “temporary absences” under the UCCJEA. Read more
When a couple is getting divorced, what are the options when a significant amount of money is in one spouse's non-qualified deferred compensation plan? Read more
For Family Lawyer Magazine's 10th anniversary, we're seeking articles on changes in family law – past, present, and especially future. Look into your crystal ball and send us your thoughts b... Read more
This clause has been misused to the extent that it's become more of a means to fight with the other parent rather than do what is best for the child. Read more
When civility in family law breaks down, the proceedings need a hard stop. Judges often try to curb bad behavior with polite remonstrances; unfortunately, these palliatives work infrequently... Read more
Attorneys must be zealous advocates, but that does not mean accepting every word our clients say. Keep that psychological grain of salt handy – and warn clients that they may sometimes be af... Read more
