The Intersection of Family Law
by: David Slepkow.
The intersection between family law, criminal law and divorce in RIOverviewA Rhode Island criminal domestic misdemeanor or felony case is often intertwined with complex issues concerning family law, child custody, child support, visitation...
Understanding The Law... Defacto, Divorce And Family Law
by: Nominate A Lawyer.
The following Q&A's have been provided to help you better understand Family Law.Q. I recently divorced my husband who has left me with the four children and he has suggested that as we have no assets he will give me half of his superannuat...
Landlords Corner - Evictions and Unauthorized Practice of Law
by: Andrew J. Ruzicho Ii And Eric E. Willison.
A. Right to Proceed Pro Se In Ohio, a person can always represent himself in court. This is called appearing "pro se" and is a common (though unwise) practice where very little is at stake, such as in small claims courts around the state...
Is Karate Practice A Viable Option For Your Family?
by: Paul A. Walker.
If you're like any good parent you no doubt enjoy spending time with your kids and sharing some quality activities with them. This may include kicking a soccer ball around the back yard, going to the local park for some pitching practice,...
Tips For The Whole Family To Practice Summer Fire Safety
by: News Canada.
Teach children the nature of fire - It is FAST, HOT and DANGEROUS!
Prepare a home escape plan. Practice fire drills regularly
Teach your children the fire department's phone number or 911
Always keep matches and lighters away from childre...
Family Law
by: Johnette Duff.
A frustrating lack of permanence plagues modern relationships. Approximately one of every two marriages ends in divorce and the average length of a marriage before divorce is only five years. Many couples today chose cohabitation over tra...
New York Divorce & Family Law
by: David M. Siegel.
The award of attorney fees and the amount to be paid by the parties is within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed absent a clear showing of an abuse of discretion. An award of attorney fees in an Illinois divorce ...
Recent Family Law Decision
by: David M. Siegel.
RevestmentThe court had authority to modify the distribution of proceeds under the doctrine of revestment; under this doctrine, litigants may revest a court which has general jurisdiction over the matter, with both personal and subject m...
Family Law Case Update
by: David M. Siegel.
Where no benefit accrued to the custodial parent by the noncustodial parent's action of reducing the received child support, and it could not be concluded that the payor's actions were the result of apparent or implied authority or that ...
Family Law Case Updater
by: David M. Siegel.
Change in CircumstancesThe uncontroverted evidence was such that the child support order should have been reduced or modified to reflect respondent's financial resources which at best could have been described as limited. In order to jus...
Philadelphia Family Law Topics
by: David M. Siegel.
Factors ConsideredWhen setting an amount for modification of child support, the court may consider the same factors used when formulating an original support order; these factors include the standard of living the child would have enjoye...
San Jose Family Law
by: David M. Siegel.
Increase DeniedTrial court properly denied petitioner's request for increased child support. Modification of support is required where there is a substantial imbalance between the supporting parent's capabilities and the child's needs. W...
New York Family Law Snippets
by: David M. Siegel.
The trial court is justified in increasing child support if the needs of the child and the earnings of the supporting parent have increased since the judgment granting child support was entered. Where a former spouse's ability to pay chi...
The Law of Attraction In ACTION! Action step: Practice
by: Dr Mary Ayers.
How often have you heard yourself say that you wanted to do something, but your actions led you in another direction? So often we dream about things that we would like to do or be, but we never actually start doing or being that thing. W...
Divorce: Coping With The Family Law Process
by: Charles M. Goldstein.
The Emotions
Divorce is a scary, lonely and misunderstood process for most people, particularly when there are children involved. The mutual friends enjoyed during the marriage may not be of help because those individuals may ...
