Child Representation: The Value of Being Seen, Heard, and Represented
by Jessalyn R. Hopkin and Stacy L. PittmanIn child protection cases, children are the focus. When a child suffers from neglect or abuse, the state can step in to protect the child. From shelter care, to case planning, to case…
Read Full ArticleWhen Custody Mediation Orders Cause More Problems Than They Solve
by Tyrie J. StrongMediation 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 through mediation tend to be more acceptable to the parties, thus…
Read Full ArticleQDROS: Because Divorces Aren’t Complicated Enough Already
by Natalie GreavesIt 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 together prior to transferring property, arguing over dishes and collectible dolls,…
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