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Judge Kathleen McCarthy offers advice on what family lawyers could and should do to better prepare for court – and to help the overall system work better. Read more
Musico v. Musico: Parties agreed to an above-guideline level of support, but a subsequent change of circumstances leads to a support review. Read more
In Silverman v. Silverman, the increase in the cost of living was accepted as a “change in circumstances", resulting in the modification of alimony. Read more
Out-of-state same-sex marriage was cognizable in the state pursuant to common law doctrine of comity, for purposes of application of the state's divorce law. Read more
Laura Morgan review the case Smith v. Winson and the factors to consider in a grandparent visitation case. Read more
Tucker v. Liebknech: The mother appeals against an injunction, prohibiting her from relocating non‑marital minor child without the consent of the father. Read more
Can one of the parties after the division of the marital estate run a competing business? The trial court made the decision in Cesar v. Sundelin. Read more
Perry v. Perry: A husband submits to a court the photos of his wife from an escort service website to tip the scale in his favor in a custody battle. Read more
Haefele v. Haefele: Distributions from a corporation to a shareholder cannot be construed as a shareholder's income for child support purposes. Read more
Witt v. Young: A debate about the community property law and the property rights of a deceased partner in a committed, intimate relationship. Read more
