In the wake of a new year, many Americans are bursting with excitement at the idea of satisfying their new year’s resolutions: Exercise more, eat healthier, make more money, get a J-Lo booty! According to a YouGov poll, these were actually the most common goals set for 2018 (minus the J-Lo ... » Learn More about NEW YEAR – NEW OUTLOOK ON HOLLYWOOD – HAPPIER KIDS
Divorce and Family Law
Two New Laws (1 Federal, 1 State) Which Will Affect Family Law Matters
Alimony / Spousal Support – There has been a lot of talk about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress in December, 2017. While the media focus primarily on the changes in the tax brackets and business deductions, the Act’s impact upon spousal support of a soon-to-be ex-spouse has not received ... » Learn More about Two New Laws (1 Federal, 1 State) Which Will Affect Family Law Matters
Terminating Parental Rights
In my eleven years as a practicing attorney, I’ve completed estate plans for individuals in their final days of life, served as Guardian Ad Litem for children who have endured bullying and abuse, listened to and counseled clients as they cry in my office because they were just served with divorce ... » Learn More about Terminating Parental Rights
LEGAL TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH – OR WITHOUT – MINOR CHILDREN
Even if Punxsutawney Phil had not seen his shadow, those of us in the Midwest and other snowy parts of the country begin to yearn for warm vacations this time of year. With spring break fast approaching, whether you plan to travel with or without minor children, following are two things you might ... » Learn More about LEGAL TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH – OR WITHOUT – MINOR CHILDREN
5 Stages of Grief in Divorce
Law school teaches us how to “think like lawyers.” After three years of legal analytics, law school graduates know how to review the facts, identify the issues, and make the arguments from every angle. Generally speaking, however, law schools don’t place a large emphasis on teaching students how ... » Learn More about 5 Stages of Grief in Divorce