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…whether a “surrogate” mother is also a legal mother?

I am lucky to be passionate about what I do. The rewards are not immediate, but I know I am doing my best to help people, and any lawyer who practices family law should feel that way…

I didn’t do anything complex or change anything or anyone, but I did my little part, using the knowledge I have, to try to improve lives. And that made the day wholly worthwhile.

I have the honor of being the Co-Chair of the referenced CLE (continuing Legal Education program) scheduled for September 14, 2012 (8:30am-Noon) at the State Bar of Georgia Headquarters. Stewards of Children Training is a revolutionary, child sexual abuse prevention training program. It is the only adult-focused, evidence-based curriculum proven to increase knowledge and attitudes […]

Being a divorce lawyer has it’s down moments for sure. But more often there is a feeling of being able to help.

I recently “passed the gavel” to the new Family Law Section Chair, Maryann Foley of Alaska.  It was a heartwarming ceremony and many of the leaders in family law were there.  But perhaps more important than that ceremony, was our final Council meeting the day before.  While it was the last one I will preside […]

I have been so fortunate to have been able to serve as Chair of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association for the 2011-2012 term.  I cannot believe the year is drawing to a close.  To have been allowed to lead this section, has truly been an honor and the highlight of my […]

By Temma Ehrenfeld NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Here’s a sad scenario: Grandma and Grandpa pay for camp, shoes and college funds. But something goes awry; the kids’ parents decide to split, and next thing you know it’s Grandma and Grandpa who are out in the cold, writing checks but missing their grandchildren. Think that couldn’t […]

By WSB-TV ATLANTA — NFL star Terrell Owens appears to have avoided jail time in an ongoing child support dispute. Channel 2’s Erica Byfield was at the Fulton County Courthouse on Thursday when Owens, also known as T.O., agreed to pay $20,000 in back payments. The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and reality star is […]

…when there is a lot of money combined with potential for a lot of negative public publicity, cases resolve quickly