Archive: 2012
Perfect Prosecution Verdict in Sandusky Case
Published: Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
The prosecution got a perfect verdict: guilty on enough counts to warrant what will be a life sentence, but not guilty on a few counts, which should insulate the verdict on appeal.
10 Things Divorce Attorneys Won’t Say: “I Make Promises I Can’t Keep”
Published: Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Good, professional lawyers do not over promise. Rather, we give a realistic appraisal.
10 Things Divorce Attorneys Won’t Say: “My Lack of Fiscal Know-how Will Cost You”
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
In a case where there are complex financial circumstances involved, parties should hire lawyers with sufficient experience and knowledge to understand them, but also to understand when a higher degree of expertise is warranted.
10 Things Divorce Attorneys Won’t Say: ” I Get Sued — A lot.”
Published: Monday, June 18th, 2012
Smart Money’s article on divorce attorneys does make a good point, although it is not real clear on what it means to “get sued.”
10 Things Divorce Attorneys Won’t Say: “You’ll Pay More…”
Published: Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Good divorce lawyers will never guarantee a fee. At best, we can give an estimate, and hope the client remembers that it was just that – an estimate.
Nehls v. Nehls
Published: Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Hopefully, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision in Nehls will be relied upon only for the waiver issue, not approving the use of a GAL serving as a type of “special master” in deciding custody matters.
PODCAST: Professor Charles Kindregan On DOMA
Published: Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
Listen to Professor Charles Kindregan’s podcast on the Defense of Marriage Act.
Child Custody and Military Deployment
Published: Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
The U.S. House passed a bill recently that would prohibit family law courts from using military deployments as a factor in determining child custody rights. Does this help or hurt children?
DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional By 1st Circuit Court of Appeals
Published: Friday, June 1st, 2012
Personally, I wish gay marriage was legal everywhere, but legally the current mishmash of laws is highly confusing.
Ex Parte Placement Order
Published: Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
Ex parte orders in custody cases are very dangerous in most cases.