Family Working Hand in Hand with Your Lawyer Ryan R. Bauerle Tried and true ways of achieving a successful attorney-client relationship, from open communication, honesty, and cooperation throughout the process.
Family The Breakup Is Going to Cost How Much? Timothy D. Lees The author demystifies the legal divorce process by breaking it down into four basic stages and cautions parties that managing the cost of a trial can be difficult and offers cost-saving measures.
Family No Copilot Needed: Keeping Third Parties at Bay during Your Breakup Andrew Z. Soshnick Sharing the details of your breakup with even the most well-intentioned loved ones—or the internet—can have serious consequences in your family law case.
Family The Rules of the Game Kelly A. Scott Most states have automatic orders, or rules that apply once a family law proceeding has started. Know the rules in your state because they are binding court orders.
Family How to Turn Your Case into the Breakup from Hell Kathleen A. Hogan What not to do if you wish to limit stress and cost during your divorce proceeding, from indulging in self-pity, ignoring deadlines, involving your children in disputes, and keeping secrets from your lawyer.
Family Electronically Stored Information and Your Divorce: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls Sarah E. Murray Your lawyer will help you learn to protect your electronically stored information, such as text messages, emails, social media posts, and more, before it is used against you in your family law case.
Children Kids, Stress, and High-Conflict Breakups Arnold T. Shienvold An experienced clinical psychologist gives parents in the midst of a high-conflict divorce the warning signs of toxic stress to look out for in their children and ways parents can lower their own stress.
Children Preparing Your Client for a Custody Evaluation Philip M. Stahl and Rebecca M. Stahl Parents will learn what to expect during a custody evaluation or parenting evaluation, from the role of the evaluator, how your lawyer will help you prepare, and what happens after the evaluation.
Family The Reality of Having Your Day in Court: Why Settlement May Be a Win Tammy Andrews The author explains why a hard-fought litigation battle may be tempting but not the best or most cost-effective approach for most and explains the more amicable solutions of mediation and settlement.
Family An Ode to Organization: Tips for Getting Organized and Staying Organized during Your Breakup Maggie L. Anderson A helpful guide to making this difficult time easier on yourself and your family. Tips include setting clear goals, not hesitating to see a therapist if you are distressed, and making sure your documents are in order.
Family From the Chair: Changed for Good Candace B. Peebles Family Law Section members are invited to take full advantage of the many programs and benefits of available to them. The results will be rewarding both personally and professionally.
Family From the Editor in Chief Summer 2022 Kathleen A. Hogan The Board of Editors and the authors have put together a collection of articles to assist you in navigating a separation or divorce proceeding.
Family Anthony C. Musto Named 2022 Jean Crowe Pro Bono Award Recipient For his dedication to the provision of legal services to the poor, ABA Family Law Section member Anthony C. Musto is the 2022 Jean Crowe Pro Bono Award Recipient.
