Grandparent Rights: Three Standards
We field many calls in our busy family law practice about grandparent rights. Some want to know if they can collect child support payments if they are helping raise their grandkids. Some grandparents want to know the options if they... Read More →
Children of Divorce: Breaking the Resistance and Refusal Dynamic
Continuing Legal Education Topic Parental Alienation is a hot Family Law topic. There is heightened awareness and increased repercussions for parents guilty of intentionally turning their kids against the other parent. With this increased attention to alienation, there is also... Read More →
Established Custodial Environment Factors in Custody Decision
When challenging custodial arrangements, the courts will consider not only the 12 Best-Interest Factors but the existence of an Established Custodial Environment as well. Established Custodial Environment Important in Custody Fight In any custody challenge, the courts will first look... Read More →
Gossip Girl Kelly Rutherford’s International Custody Battles Continues
Sometimes high-profile celebrity legal battles shed light on common but little-known aspects of the family law system. Such is the case with Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford’s five-year International custody battles with her ex, German businessman Daniel Giersch. The couple... Read More →