Rambo Litigator: Part 2
Hey, remember the Rambo Litigator? The one that spends all of their time wasted in court flipping out about their client’s $0.12 decrease in salary, so they can get child support lowered by that much? The one that is an…
No Gavel
There are several misconceptions about the Family Court. The one that is most bothersome is the belief that once the case is over the conflict is over. The (former) couple gets all dressed up, all worried, all stressed, and all…
The Best Interests of the Children
By Guest Blogger I am currently at the point in my Family Court case where I find almost everything about it funny. I’ve learned to not even pay attention to any motion or objection placed against me, because what does…
The Mirror Method Approach to Family Court Advocacy
I had wonderful mentors when I first started practicing law. I was taught early on that, when it came to contested legal matters and the zealous advocacy of clients, a lawyer should always try the "honey and sugar" approach before…
How to Get Arrested at Your Child Custody Hearing
Recently I found myself in a rather unusual, uncomfortable position. For a Family Court attorney that is not so surprising. This time was a bit different, however. In the midst of a child custody hearing to determine whether a Grandmother…
I Want All of the Custody!
Fairly often now I am told by a parent of a newborn or infant that they want sole custody. And often this request comes innocently enough by a parent who probably doesn’t know exactly what they are asking for and hasn't…