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My parents filed an order of protection against me. Is there any way I can fight this at age 17 knowing that I’ve done no wrong?

My parents filed an order of protection against me. Is there any way I can fight this at age 17 knowing that I’ve done no wrong? Your experience may be different, but welcome to what may be an experience that…

Why do people need legal advisors if all the laws can be found on the Internet?

Why do people need legal advisors (I’m not referring to litigators) if all the laws can be found on the Internet? Good question, and the answer is simple and clear: There are many times when people need legal experts (and…

If you haven’t seen “Erasing Family” and you’re going through a child custody dispute

June 4, 2020

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Child Custody, Coping With Divorce, Custody, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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If you haven’t seen “Erasing Family” and you’re going through a child custody dispute, you should. You really should. Because you really don’t have any idea what you’re in for. Oh, I know you believe you do. You don’t. I…

How can we change the court system in order to make divorces easier on the children?

How can we change the court system in order to make divorces easier on the children? In my opinion: Institute a “loser pays the prevailing party’s attorney’s fees” rule. make divorce cases more litigant focused and tailored to meeting their needs…

As a lawyer, do you believe you trust the judicial system more or less than the average Joe?

June 1, 2020

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As a lawyer, do you believe you trust the judicial system more or less than the average Joe? This is about the legal system as a whole, not just the judiciary. Let me answer your question this way: We all…

To whom do you turn to when the police won’t protect you from your ex?

I am a domestic relations attorney. With this in mind, and if you are convinced that you don’t have enough evidence to obtain a restraining order, my answer to your question is: You move. Easier said than done, I know,…

Has the ability of lawyers to advertise been beneficial to our legal system?

August 27, 2019

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Attorney Fees, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Lawyers, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

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Unquestionably, yes. Now don’t misunderstand me. When I say that the ability of lawyers to advertise has been unquestionably beneficial to our legal system, that does not mean I’m saying it has been nothing but beneficial to our legal system.…

What is the safest way to break up with an abusive partner?

April 10, 2019

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Abuse, Divorce Fears, Divorce Preparedness, Domestic Violence, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Women's Divorce Issues

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What is the safest way to break up with an abusive partner? I heard many horror stories and afraid I might be next. While there is no one “proper” way to break up with an What is the safest way…

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