Family Law

Establishing Parentage and Support for LGBTQ+ Families

Establishing Parentage and Support for LGBTQ+ Families: A Legal Framework

For LGBTQ+ parents, establishing legal parentage is critical to securing parental rights and ensuring children have access to support from both parents. Without legal recognition, a non-biological or non-adoptive parent may be treated as a legal stranger with no custodial or decision-making authority. Legal parentage provides certainty in custody, medical decisions, inheritance, and child support obligations—protections that are especially crucial

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modern prenup

The Modern Prenup: Protecting Entrepreneurs and Digital Assets in a New Economy

Once upon a time, a prenup was about the beach house, the pension, and maybe the family business. It was practical, a little unromantic, and mostly reserved for the wealthy or the well-advised. But the world has changed. Your client no longer owns a brick-and-mortar business—they have an Etsy store that nets six figures a year and is managed by

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Financial Analysis

Why a Financial Analysis is Crucial in Your Divorce

Divorce isn’t just legal – it’s emotional and financially complex. Yet too often, a critical step gets missed: financial analysis. Without it, many, women in particular, risk walking away without their fair share, simply because the full financial picture was never examined. Whether the issue is lack of access, limited understanding, or not having the right support, skipping a thorough

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suicide after divorce

Navigating the Aftermath of a Suicide Following (or During) Divorce

The dissolution of a marriage is, by its very nature, a deeply emotional and often contentious journey, with the aftermath potentially amplifying issues and emotions to a higher magnitude. Settling into a “new normal” is difficult for everyone, and for some, the sadness and pain feel impossible to overcome. If the unimaginable happens, such as a former spouse tragically taking

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IVF Clinics

How Systemic Issues in IVF Clinics Are Compromising Reproductive Care

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine estimates that 12-15% of couples have trouble conceiving after one year of trying. Many of these couples turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF)—a technology responsible for 8 million births since its inception in 1978. Despite the success of IVF, systemic issues at fertility clinics have exposed many patients to a great deal of financial,

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Religious Disagreements in Parenting Plans

Addressing Religious Disagreements in Parenting Plans

Given the significant role that religion plays in people’s lives, faith-based celebrations, despite their focus on joy and togetherness, can unfortunately become lightning rods for disagreement following a separation or divorce. This year’s overlapping Passover and Easter holidays demonstrate the need for a comprehensive parenting plan to mitigate potential arguments and upset concerning child-sharing during these meaningful holidays. Parenting plans

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gray divorce

The Rise of Gray Divorce is Reshaping Family Law – Til Death (or Retirement)

Fifty is known as the new 30, and the phenomenon of “gray divorce”—the dissolution of marriages among individuals aged 50 and above—is on the rise. This trend is particularly notable in the United States, where the divorce rate for this demographic increased dramatically from 1990 to 2010, and today approximately one-third of divorces involve people over the age of 50.

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Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas

Understanding Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas

Family violence is a serious issue that affects many individuals and families across Texas. To protect victims and prevent further abuse, Texas law provides for the issuance of family violence protective orders to those who have experienced violence or threats from a family member or intimate partner. What is a Family Violence Protective Order? A family violence protective order is

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Silver Bullet Method

The Silver Bullet Method: The Rise of False Allegations in Divorce and Custody Cases

Few things can sidetrack a divorce case as effectively as an allegation of abuse, especially if that allegation turns out to be false. Unfortunately, such claims are becoming increasingly common. Known as the “Silver Bullet Method,” these false allegations have become a strategic tool used to gain an advantage in court proceedings. The approach – referred to as both the

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Establishing Parentage and Support for LGBTQ+ Families

Establishing Parentage and Support for LGBTQ+ Families: A Legal Framework

For LGBTQ+ parents, establishing legal parentage is critical to securing parental rights and ensuring children have access to support from both parents. Without legal recognition, a non-biological or non-adoptive parent may be treated as a legal stranger with no custodial or decision-making authority. Legal parentage provides certainty in custody, medical decisions, inheritance, and child support obligations—protections that are especially crucial

Read More »
modern prenup

The Modern Prenup: Protecting Entrepreneurs and Digital Assets in a New Economy

Once upon a time, a prenup was about the beach house, the pension, and maybe the family business. It was practical, a little unromantic, and mostly reserved for the wealthy or the well-advised. But the world has changed. Your client no longer owns a brick-and-mortar business—they have an Etsy store that nets six figures a year and is managed by

Read More »
Financial Analysis

Why a Financial Analysis is Crucial in Your Divorce

Divorce isn’t just legal – it’s emotional and financially complex. Yet too often, a critical step gets missed: financial analysis. Without it, many, women in particular, risk walking away without their fair share, simply because the full financial picture was never examined. Whether the issue is lack of access, limited understanding, or not having the right support, skipping a thorough

Read More »
suicide after divorce

Navigating the Aftermath of a Suicide Following (or During) Divorce

The dissolution of a marriage is, by its very nature, a deeply emotional and often contentious journey, with the aftermath potentially amplifying issues and emotions to a higher magnitude. Settling into a “new normal” is difficult for everyone, and for some, the sadness and pain feel impossible to overcome. If the unimaginable happens, such as a former spouse tragically taking

Read More »
IVF Clinics

How Systemic Issues in IVF Clinics Are Compromising Reproductive Care

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine estimates that 12-15% of couples have trouble conceiving after one year of trying. Many of these couples turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF)—a technology responsible for 8 million births since its inception in 1978. Despite the success of IVF, systemic issues at fertility clinics have exposed many patients to a great deal of financial,

Read More »
Religious Disagreements in Parenting Plans

Addressing Religious Disagreements in Parenting Plans

Given the significant role that religion plays in people’s lives, faith-based celebrations, despite their focus on joy and togetherness, can unfortunately become lightning rods for disagreement following a separation or divorce. This year’s overlapping Passover and Easter holidays demonstrate the need for a comprehensive parenting plan to mitigate potential arguments and upset concerning child-sharing during these meaningful holidays. Parenting plans

Read More »
gray divorce

The Rise of Gray Divorce is Reshaping Family Law – Til Death (or Retirement)

Fifty is known as the new 30, and the phenomenon of “gray divorce”—the dissolution of marriages among individuals aged 50 and above—is on the rise. This trend is particularly notable in the United States, where the divorce rate for this demographic increased dramatically from 1990 to 2010, and today approximately one-third of divorces involve people over the age of 50.

Read More »
Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas

Understanding Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas

Family violence is a serious issue that affects many individuals and families across Texas. To protect victims and prevent further abuse, Texas law provides for the issuance of family violence protective orders to those who have experienced violence or threats from a family member or intimate partner. What is a Family Violence Protective Order? A family violence protective order is

Read More »
Silver Bullet Method

The Silver Bullet Method: The Rise of False Allegations in Divorce and Custody Cases

Few things can sidetrack a divorce case as effectively as an allegation of abuse, especially if that allegation turns out to be false. Unfortunately, such claims are becoming increasingly common. Known as the “Silver Bullet Method,” these false allegations have become a strategic tool used to gain an advantage in court proceedings. The approach – referred to as both the

Read More »

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