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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

By ESPN.com news services Terrell Owens reportedly is in more hot water over his late child support payments. Owens is $20,000 behind on the payments and could face jail time, according to a report posted on an Atlanta television station’s website. Owens angered County Judge John Goger when he did not show up for his […]

By Ryan Wilson In May, former NFL (and now IFL) wide receiver Terrell Owens appeared on Dr. Phil with three of his — in Dr. Phil’s words — baby mamas. Shortly after the show, Owens told an Atlanta radio station that, despite professional setbacks and bad investments, he’s not broke. (This contradicts remarks he made […]

By KS Family Law, LLC Marvin L. Solomiany – Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability (highest possible designation)

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were getting divorced. I didn’t have too much to add, except to say that rich or poor, famous or not, everyone should try to reach settlement of their own issues, and I am sure they will do their best to do that.