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Domestic Relations – Wife defeats former husband’s contempt petition

Where father argued his child’s mother should be held in civil contempt for violating prior court orders regarding their minor child, his petition was dismissed. Background On Feb....

Contempt of Court-Family Law

Miller and Michael Brittnacher shared joint custody of their three children after their 2018 divorce. The post Contempt of Court-Family Law first appeared on Wisconsin Law Journal...

From First Filing to Final Order: How a Family Attorney Moves Your Case Through Denton County Court

Family law cases in Denton County move through a specific procedural sequence — from the ... Read more

Conflict of Laws: The Perils of Divorce by Publication and International Laws

Wisconsin attorneys handling divorce cases with an international component should think carefully before relying on service by publication, writes JJ Moore. In some countries, publ...

Domestic Abuse Injunction-Personal Jurisdiction

The petitioner, referred to as Jane, alleged that during their first in-person date after meeting on Facebook Dating, Ogbomeh sexually assaulted her by touching her breasts and pen...

Common-Law Breakups in Ontario – Property and Support Rules

Learn how Ontario law handles common-law breakups, including property division, spousal support, parenting obligations, & more.

Family Violence and the Matrimonial Home: What Ontario Courts Can Do

Legal Issues Can Affect the Whole Family

Trusts in Divorce: When Asset Protection Strategies Collide with Equitable Distribution

Americans with Disabilities Act- Termination of parental rights

After A.V.L. was removed from her guardian’s care, DMCW developed a reunification plan tailored to G.L., who had an intellectual disability and mental health diagnoses. The post Am...

Marital Property Division-Competency

Thomas Schroeder appealed the judgment dissolving his marriage to Holly Schroeder, arguing that the circuit court should have appointed a guardian ad litem (GAL) based on his alleg...

Concern as marital disputes surge to nearly 50,000 cases

The govt says mediation remains central in resolving disputes

Disability Insurance in Divorce: The Overlooked Risk for Recipients of Alimony and Child Support Payments

Resolving Child Custody Issues in Illinois Without Litigation

Resolving child custody issues in Illinois without litigation can help parents reduce stress, save time, and create a parenting arrangement that works better for their children. Wh...

Alternatives to Litigation in Illinois Divorce Cases and Farm Divorce

For many families, the idea of going through a courtroom battle during divorce can feel emotionally and financially overwhelming. Alternatives to Litigation in Illinois Divorce Cas...

Domestic Violence Lawyer Miami: CP Law Publishes Public Guide Explaining Miami Domestic Violence Injunction Proceedings

How Do Illinois Courts Handle Custody Disputes Between Parents?

Spending months trying to reach a parenting arrangement with your ex, only to hit a wall, is exhausting. And handing that decision over to a judge? That can feel terrifying. You ma...

Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order

Where a woman held in civil contempt for violating a child visitation order argued the original order establishing visitation was void, because it used the wrong standard, which re...

Termination of Parental Rights – Tneffective Assistance of Counsel

Kevin’s daughter, Kylie, was removed from her parents’ care as an infant in 2020 and remained in foster care throughout subsequent legal proceedings pertaining to Kevin’s parental...

Divorced elderly woman gets reprieve from family home sale order in assets dispute

Woman and ex-husband jointly hold substantial property and company assets

Blood, Marriage, or Adoption Required for Dowry Death Prosecution Against Relatives: Karnataka High Court

Karnataka HC narrows the scope of dowry death prosecutions, protecting distant associates from unwarranted liability.

Parent and child – ‘Best-interests of child’ standard isn’t unconstitutional

Virginia court affirms the constitutionality of the best-interests standard under Code § 20-124.2 in custody disputes, rejecting equal custody presumption claims. The post Parent a...

Out-Of-State Discovery In An Illinois Divorce

In an Illinois divorce, discovery may go beyond the state. For example, one spouse may work for an employer in Indiana or keep bank accounts in Florida. Another spouse may transfer...

When Family Heirlooms Become Legal Battles

Learn how Ontario family law treats heirlooms, inherited property, & sentimental items during divorce & how to avoid disputes over valuables.