Archive: June 2015
Same Sex Marriage Case
Published: Saturday, June 27th, 2015
In general, I agree with Judge Kennedy’s majority decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which held that same-sex couples have a right to marry.
Wussy Discipline
Published: Thursday, June 25th, 2015
The decision of the Wisconsin SC was unanimous, apparently they all agree that a lawyer who had been disciplined on two prior occasions, committed 42 new violations affecting 12 clients and did not even bother to respond to the allegations should not have his license revoked.
Sub S Income and Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
Published: Wednesday, June 17th, 2015
How much income from a Sub S corporation can be used for child support and maintenance? A recent court of appeals holding in Biorgo doesn’t bring clarity to this confusing family law issue.
Kirk Kerkorian
Published: Wednesday, June 17th, 2015
Kirk Kerkorian holds a special place in Family Law.
Life’s Biggest Mistakes
Published: Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
A lesson I learned early in my career on making mistakes.
The Ultimatum Game and Divorce Settlement Negotiations
Published: Saturday, June 13th, 2015
In the process of writing my book for the ABA Family Law Section, I did a fair amount of research into a field called “game theory,” which, among other models, includes the ultimatum game.
Potential Chaos
Published: Wednesday, June 10th, 2015
The potential chaos if the US Supreme Court rules against same sex marriage.