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Now that same-sex marriage has gotten over a major hurdle and passed in New York State, the biggest hurdle will be getting it to become a "law of the land." On the surface it seems that gay couples will be on even footing with heterosexual married couples—but that is not the case. Same-sex married couples are [...]
The emotional costs mount for people wanting to get a divorce from an unhappy marriage. Some people stay married indefinitely because they don't know if a divorce will leave them with enough money to make it on their own. In marriages where domestic violence exists, some wives endure years of abuse because they can't be sure [...]
Family court judges have needed a formula to avoid unfair settlements, because the amounts and payment schedules are usually decided by them. Judges are on their own in deciding how to prioritize the various factors and how to translate them into dollar amounts—resulting in wildly inconsistent alimony awards. The unpredictability of alimony rules imposes unnecessary costs. [...]
Anyone who is faced with the challenge of going through a divorce is at a stressful time in their life and needs the best assistance that they can get. One of the most essential parts to a successful divorce case is locating and hiring the right divorce attorney for your case. This is critical because [...]
Judges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected. —Alan Dershowitz Unfortunately, it is very difficult to deal with a bad judge. Lawyers have no latitude with the judge that may be the judge in their/your case. Some important points to know: Most experienced judges have seen and heard it [...]
If you decide you are unhappy with your attorney, you should advise him/her of your feelings in writing. If it becomes clear that you cannot work with your attorney, then you should not be afraid to fire him/her. It is best to make the decision early on. Otherwise, not only will you be switching attorneys during [...]
The best way to work with your attorney is to empower yourself by understanding the law. Don't ever assume that your attorney will take care of everything. Not only are you the boss when you hire an attorney, but you are the one who has the most to gain or lose. No one cares more [...]
