How interesting, I actually represented a client recently with similar facts except it was their son transitioning to their daughter, and I had...

Do I have to be present to ask for continuous even my lawyer is there to represent me?

I would think you should ask your attorney this question as s/he probably knows the Court's preference as every courtroom is different. Generally...

If I am living in a rented house and my daughter pays me for a room, does my income count towards her household income?

Strictly speaking, no. However, in family law there are a long line of cases and code sections about the definition of income and what non-income...

Minor's counsel is one option. Another option is to request a custody evaluation through Family Court Services or hiring a private custody...

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Wow, a lot of questions packed in your posting. - Could be that your ex is a narcissist. It has been my experience that narcissist spouses...

I swear, I was literally just thinking about the dire need for a law or rule to be enacted that bars clerks from giving legal advice, and to hold...

Registering judgment and order and modifying

Before going through the procedures of filing an RFO to change venue, waiting for the hearing, etc., consider filing an RFO to modify in your...

How do you settle with a genuine narcissist (not saying he is to paint him badly, he actually is one)?

You're not alone. My practice consists of mostly high conflict, contested, nasty divorce and family law cases. Thankfully, I usually represent...

Do I have full legal right to force spouse to move out my separate property after I become legally single while the property ..?

Great question. It depends (which is the stereotypical lawyer response, but it's true). From a purely legal perspective, if your name is on...

Hi there, If custody was filed as well as a statement against a parent in the court, does this affect background checks?

I've been practicing family law for almost 13-years and have never come across a party's declaration being "flagged" for a background check, at...