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by Annette Strauser Licensing Introduction All Idaho State Bar members must comply with the annual licensing requirements of Section III of the Idaho Bar Commission Rules.  The Licensing Department administers […]

by Rees G. Atkins U.S. immigration law disregards the best interests of children, which conflicts with Idaho’s (and other states’) centuries-old family law principles. Family law principles, such as frequent […]

by Jessalyn R. Hopkin and Stacy L. Pittman In child protection cases, children are the focus. When a child suffers from neglect or abuse, the state can step in to […]

by Tyrie J. Strong Mediation is a useful and increasingly popular tool that, when used properly, helps resolve cases and reduce docket congestion. In family law matters, custody decisions reached […]

by Natalie Greaves It is sometimes said that family law attorneys have the best stories, and that might be true. What other attorneys can share stories of litigants gluing drawers […]

by Jorge E. Salazar In popular culture, prenuptial agreements have received their fair share of criticism, and the legal community has likewise viewed these agreements with varying degrees of disfavor […]

by Cassidy Landry Picture a devoted parent entangled in a civil custody dispute, their future with their child hanging in the balance. Now imagine that this parent is also confronting […]

by Hon. Andrew N.J. Ellis and Hon. Victoria A. Olds Handling child protection cases may seem overwhelming for an attorney who has never handled one before. For others, it may […]

by Janice Beller Author’s Note:  The author wishes to express her thanks to Judge Jack Varin, for his insight, wisdom, and knowledge on this topic, all of which inspired this […]

by Judge Robert L. Jackson I’ve been a member of the Idaho State Bar for 40 years. The young lawyers probably think I’m some sort of dinosaur. My contemporaries just […]