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Facebook Still Great Source for Evidence in Family Law Cases

July 12, 2010 05:01

As I've posted many times before (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), Facebook has become a factor in a growing number of Family Court cases.  A recent article discussed the many ways that Facebook has continued turning virtual reality into real-life divorce drama, including: Husband goes on...

The Nikki Haley Scandal, from a Divorce Lawyer's Perspective

June 03, 2010 13:46

I thought it might be interesting to give a Family Court lawyer's perspective on the allegations that gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley has engaged in extramarital affairs.  Over the last two weeks, two different men have come forward to confess their involvement with Mrs. Haley,...

How Do You Successfully Mediate "Feelings"?

May 05, 2010 05:01

Last week, attorney and long-time trainer of mediators, Cotton Harness, passed away.  Cotton grew up in my hometown, went to school with my parents, and many years later trained me to be a mediator.  He was an excellent mediator and an even better person.  He will be sorely...

Importance of Securing Your Data

J. Benjamin Stevens
October 14, 2009 05:01

The following article was written to advise attorneys how to keep their data secure, but it also applies to parties in Family Court cases.  Many problems can arise from letting the wrong information fall into the wrong hands, so I thought it would be helpful to share this information...

Tips to Help Prepare for Court

February 04, 2010 13:41

When it comes to the Courtroom, you will find this to be a pretty place. Once the divorce proceedings begin, the outcome of your divorce is in the hands of a total stranger – the Judge. You no longer have control. All decisions will now be made by a stranger. Of course this stranger may be...

Communications in the 21st Century :: Part Six

June 17, 2010 05:01

I have been very proud to present the exclusive online presentation of "Communications in the 21st Century" by Rev. Dr. Trey Kuhne, LMFT.  My sincere thanks again to Dr. Kuhne for such an outstanding, insightful series.  Here is Part Six: As you no doubt have been...

How to Locate Parties' Social Media Connections

March 04, 2010 05:01

Social media sites can be valuable sources of information in Family Court cases.  Frankly, it is simply amazing sometimes to see the types of information people publish about themselves and their actions on these sites.  However, in today's web-laden society, it's hard to know where to...

Tips to Follow for Holiday Parenting Time

December 21, 2009 05:01

Separated, divorced, and divorcing parents can use the following tips regarding the “nuts and bolts” of handling the Christmas holiday season: Examine the parenting schedule in your Court Order to make sure you understand when you are supposed to have the children.  If you...

Text Messages Are Digital Lipstick for Cheating Spouses

December 30, 2009 05:01

Tiger Woods, Sen. John Ensign, the Mayor of Detroit -- all men whose adultery was discovered by text messages to their lovers.  Family law attorneys have seen a rise in the number of situations where a cheating spouse's own text messages tell his/her spouse about the adultery, and that number...

Have You Googled Your Spouse?

January 29, 2010 05:01

Do you know your spouse?  Do you really know him/her?  Check out the following article to see what a wife learned about her husband through a simple Google search: Faye Miller was having some marital problems and went to counseling to avoid a divorce. Her therapist suggested she do...