Posts in Family Law Newsletter

Mar 02 Tax Issues Related to Community Property

A number of states are “community property” states, meaning that they recognize the concept of community property law. Community ...

Nov 16 Modifying the Terms of Custody to Meet the Needs of a Child

Generally, a couple who divorces or legally separates must make a determination regarding the physical and legal custody of their ...

Dec 10 Division of Personal Injury Awards During Divorce

Upon termination of a marriage by divorce, one of the most difficult problems is often division of the couple’s real and personal ...

Nov 10 Choosing Between Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce

Couples that seek to dissolve their marriages without the challenges of litigation often turn to alternative dispute resolution. ...

Oct 16 New Law Requires Both Parents' Consent for U.S. Passport Issuance

In July 2001, the United States Department of State implemented a law regarding passport application procedures. Under the ...

May 14 Loss of Consortium Damages When a Child is Severely Injured

Although “loss of consortium” damages are traditionally associated with spousal relationships, modern cases have extended the ...