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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
Family lawyers should view winning parental alienation cases differently from other types of custody cases. Making smart, insightful moves that will correct the alienation is the winning str... Read more
For family lawyers, the burgeoning gig economy & remote work have presented new challenges & complexities – particularly regarding how we determine support. Read more
From wiretaps to tips on how to draft a closing argument, here are our 10 most-read articles since we launched Family Lawyer Magazine in 2012. Read more
When your family law client is denying the reality of their situation, use these strategies to help keep the process – and your client – on track. Read more
Constance Ahrons (Ph.D.) – a prominent psychologist, mediator, collaborative divorce specialist, and author who challenged negative stereotypes about divorced families in her groundbreaking... Read more
Responding intentionally and appropriately to an emotional client takes practice and patience. It is work – but it is also a critical skill for family lawyers to cultivate. Read more
Just like a data breach in which a hacker breaks into secure computer systems, data scraping can expose your important data, leaving you open to password breaches and phishing attacks. Read more
