Family Law & Divorce Blog
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Recent Blog Posts
New Jersey Alimony Reform Bill Awaiting Gov. Christie’s Approval
After nearly two-and-a-half years of consideration, the outdated alimony law in New Jersey may soon undergo a much-needed reform. New Jersey’s alimony law may soon undergo a major update. The pending alimony reform bill, which has already won the support of the State Assembly and the New Jersey State Senate, is now awaiting approval […]
By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated:
After nearly two-and-a-half years of consideration, the outdated alimony law in New Jersey may soon undergo a much-needed reform. New Jersey’s alimony law may soon undergo a major update. The pending alimony reform bill, which has already... Read more
Joy M. Feinberg Appointed President of U.S. Chapter of IAML
A Partner at the Chicago law firm of Boyle & Feinberg, P.C., attorney Joy M. Feinberg is officially leading the IAML USA Chapter as President for the next two years. Ms. Joy M. Feinberg, Partner at Boyle & Feinberg, P.C., has been inaugurated as the President of the USA Chapter of the International Academy of Matrimonial […]
By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated:
A Partner at the Chicago law firm of Boyle & Feinberg, P.C., attorney Joy M. Feinberg is officially leading the IAML USA Chapter as President for the next two years. Ms. Joy M. Feinberg, Partner at Boyle & Feinberg, P.C., has been inaugu... Read more
Earlybird discount for the National Conference on Divorce ends March 9
The National Conference on Divorce will be held in Las Vegas April 24-25, 2014. This unique conference features leading family law attorneys and financial experts as speakers. Often these professionals will present together in one session and provide diverse, valuable perspectives. Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire new insights and solutions to help your […]
By Martha Chan, Marketing Expert for Family LawyersUpdated:
The National Conference on Divorce will be held in Las Vegas April 24-25, 2014. This unique conference features leading family law attorneys and financial experts as speakers. Often these professionals will present together in one session... Read more
Father goes to jail for late child support payment. A fair case?
By Martha Chan A Texas father turned himself in two days ago and went to jail for being late with his child support payment, which was caused by clerical errors with the automatic withdrawals from his payment — even though he caught up with the child support payment soon after he found out. He was […]
By Martha Chan, Marketing Expert for Family LawyersUpdated:
By Martha Chan A Texas father turned himself in two days ago and went to jail for being late with his child support payment, which was caused by clerical errors with the automatic withdrawals from his payment — even though he caught up wit... Read more
Did the Movie “Divorce Corp” Do a Good Job?
By Martha Chan Our publisher was given an early screening of the movie Divorce Corp that premiered a couple of weeks ago which presented a fairly bad picture of the family law system. The movie introduces you to high priced divorce professionals who seem incompetent, uncaring and corrupt, including custody valuators, family lawyers, and judges. […]
By Martha Chan, Marketing Expert for Family LawyersUpdated:
By Martha Chan Our publisher was given an early screening of the movie Divorce Corp that premiered a couple of weeks ago which presented a fairly bad picture of the family law system. The movie introduces you to high priced divorce professionals... Read more
Niche Magazine of the Month: Divorce Magazine
Each month Niche Media highlights a great niche magazine as their Niche Magazine of the Month. These magazines know their niches and do an incredible job meeting their needs. I am happy to report that this month they chose our Divorce Magazine. According to them: “This isn’t just a magazine about the legal nuts and […]
By Martha Chan, Marketing Expert for Family LawyersUpdated:
Each month Niche Media highlights a great niche magazine as their Niche Magazine of the Month. These magazines know their niches and do an incredible job meeting their needs. I am happy to report that this month they chose our Divorce Magazine.... Read more
Pet Custody Contention in New York Divorce
Two New York women are resorting to litigation to resolve the one dispute in their divorce settlement: who will get sole custody of their two-year-old miniature Dachshund? Manhattan Justice Matthew Cooper has granted oral arguments for New York’s first matrimonial pet-custody case at a date yet to be set. Judge Cooper, who owns a […]
By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated:
Two New York women are resorting to litigation to resolve the one dispute in their divorce settlement: who will get sole custody of their two-year-old miniature Dachshund? Manhattan Justice Matthew Cooper has granted oral arguments for Ne... Read more
Non-resident Same-Sex Couples Allowed to Divorce in Canada
Residential requirements for divorce lifted for foreign same-sex couples married in Canada. Canada no longer requires foreign couples to have provincial residential status for one year before allowing a petition for divorce. Up until June 2013, at least one member of a same-sex couple had to have lived in the same jurisdiction where they […]
By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated:
Residential requirements for divorce lifted for foreign same-sex couples married in Canada. Canada no longer requires foreign couples to have provincial residential status for one year before allowing a petition for divorce. Up until June... Read more
Missing Lawyer Javad Heydary Facing Contempt of Court Motion
Missing Toronto Lawyer Javad Heydary is being investigated by the Law Society of Upper Canada Toronto lawyer, Javad Heydary, is being investigated by the Law Society of Upper Canada. The 49-year-old lawyer was last heard from Nov. 15, telling colleagues he needed to return to his native Iran because of an ailing relative. A […]
By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated:
Missing Toronto Lawyer Javad Heydary is being investigated by the Law Society of Upper Canada Toronto lawyer, Javad Heydary, is being investigated by the Law Society of Upper Canada. The 49-year-old lawyer was last heard from Nov. 15, t... Read more
New York City Bar Association Launching Programs to Help New Lawyers
The New York City Bar Association is launching several new programs to help lawyers beginning their careers to obtain training and employment opportunities that current CLE programs lack. The New York City Bar Association is launching several new programs to help new lawyers adapt their practices to the changing legal landscape. After over a […]
By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated:
The New York City Bar Association is launching several new programs to help lawyers beginning their careers to obtain training and employment opportunities that current CLE programs lack. The New York City Bar Association is launching se... Read more