By PAMELA PAUL MOST divorced couples would probably prefer not to see each other. Ever again. But when you share custody of your children, you have to assume a certain amount of face-to-face time amid the endless back-and-forthing. Think of the clashing summer vacation plans, the who-goes-to-Lucy’s-birthday-party, the “Max forgot his homework again” at Dad’s. […]
I wrote the following for LinkedIn as an “Influencer”: I was asked to comment on HLN last week on the story about the young actress (14 years old) from the TV show Modern Family who wants to be out from under her mother’s care. Apparently her mom doesn’t like catching her in bed with boys […]
It is eerie to have landed in Mexico as our U.S. presidential election draws to a close. Whatever your personal beliefs, we are in for a very interesting four years, at least on the family law front. Same sex marriage, assisted reproductive technology, women’s right to choose and many other issues are and will be […]
By Andrea Murad Recent data shows couples are increasingly skipping the walk down and cohabiting, but just because there are no rings or a marriage certificate, that doesn’t mean couples can skip talking about finances. The number of unwed couples jumped 74% to 6.7 million between 2000 and 2009, according to the U.S. Census. Managing […]
By Andrea Murad With wedding season around the corner, couples are preparing to walk down the aisle to start their new life together. While right now the focus is on decisions regarding flowers, dresses, invites and photographers, couples also have to make a longer-lasting decision: whether to share bank accounts. Experts say the conversation about […]
I was interviewed today (October 21, 2012) on CNN about the new Federal Court decision declaring section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional (click here to see the interview: http://youtu.be/TErI_O9nQ6E).
(The following is a blog entry I contributed to LinkedIn as one of their “Influencers”): Gosh the laws are in a state of flux on this topic. I contributed to a front page story in the wsj a week or two ago and have received a lot of feedback. Where are we in the […]
By David G. Sarif A common statement you will hear from attorneys who have practiced any significant amount of family law is that “nothing surprises us” anymore. Of course, exception proves the rule and I recently experienced such an exception during a divorce mediation. I have handled hundreds of mediations and recognize that mediations […]
By Geoff Williams (Reuters) – Though it’s relatively rare, there are ways to break a prenup. Agreements are just agreements, after all, says Paul Talbert, a matrimonial lawyer in New York. “The most common way is paperwork mistakes,” adds Talbert. He’s had clients come in to divorce and produce a copy of their prenuptial agreements. […]
By Andrea Murad Divorce is a trying time for anyone—especially when children are involved. The separation process is long and filled with paperwork, especially when it comes to sorting out finances and budgeting for separate households. Experts advise parents strive to maintain their children’s lifestyle during and after the divorce to keep a sense of […]
