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A quicker, cheaper divorce settlement can be a result if your client wants to mediate, but it still requires preparation on your part as litigation does. Read more
Chafin v. Chafin: Justice agreed with us that the United States does not lose jurisdiction just because a child is taken from our shores. Read more
Mother brought suit in the United States District Court for the District of Alabama to obtain order under the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA), directing child's return to... Read more
Father who had resided in Turkey petitioned, pursuant to Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA), for childr... Read more
Child's illegal immigration status in the abducted-to country did not bar finding that the child was now settled, pursuant to the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abd... Read more
Civil Code section 47(b)(1) exception to litigation privilege applies only to statements made in disso. proceeding by or against 3rd party, not where statements are made against a party. Read more
Divorce lawyers need to understand and know the right questions to ask regarding social media during conflictual divorce proceedings. Read more
Judge Michele Lowrance reflects on bullying between family lawyers observed in the courtroom, and suggests ways for young family law attorneys to combat it. Read more
By Brian James: An experienced divorce mediator shares how to create an ideal situation where child support payments will be made regularly by the parent that owes them. Read more
They say it is all in the details, but avoid being overwhelmed by the complexities of QDROs by knowing what details to look out for. Read more
