I have a client, a young man who has custody of three young boys. And an ex with a history of physical violence and instability. Came in to his case late in the process, as he was facing an aggressive attack from his ex's lawyer threatening him with jail. For...
Year: 2013
How do you know for sure that what you are doing is what you were meant to be doing?
Video surveillance devices in the marital home – don’t go there
The Georgia Supreme Court issued a decision on October 7, 2013 that any potential party to a divorce case in Georgia ought to see as a cautionary instruction. See Rutter v. Rutter S12G1915 In that decision, a wife anticipating a divorce surreptitiously installed...
A Chilling Story of Fraud Targeting a Senior Citizen
I came across this post this morning on the blog of the Arizona Elder Law firm Fleming & Curti, PLC. I think this is worth sharing with your family. Are your parents protected from this kind of action? ************** Last week a colleague told us a story that we...
Child Support – what is a reasonable and necessary medical expense?
Here is an article from the LegalMatch.com blog that is still a popular resource on a question that comes up a lot. Child Support and Orthodontic Expenses The key consideration is what is reasonable and necessary. But an even more important consideration is what...
Things To Consider When Considering A Divorce – from the Huffington Post Divorce Brief
Couple and family therapist Emily V. Gordon had a nice post in the Huffington Post Divorce Brief that is worth re-reading if you are in the contemplation stages. Her material is usually thoughtful and useful. This post has a lot of good material to think about. ...
What is Elder Law, part II – after the cake is finished
[This is part II of a previous post - still has resonance and gets asked about.] It became clear before the piece of cake was finished that the essential element missing from my client's world was someone she could trust to take care of things for her. To find her...
What Is Elder Law?
[This is a republished piece from 2011- still timely and still asked about.] I am asked a lot about what my practice of Elder Law means? What is it? How is it different from other law practices? Isn't it just protecting the assets of the wealthy? I met with a new...