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Family law guidance for protecting custody decisions and building defensible records.

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Alcohol Monitoring in Tribal Court Custody Proceedings: ICWA Compliance and Documentation
ICWA custody cases include alcohol monitoring conditions. How tribal court jurisdiction affects the reporting chain and what BACtrack View documents....read more
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Remote Alcohol Monitoring for Interstate Custody Cases: Compliance Across State Lines
When a parent relocates across state lines, most court-ordered alcohol monitoring methods don't travel with them. This guide covers the UCCJEA framework governing interstate custody jurisdiction, the failure points in...read more
The 5 Features Family Law Attorneys Should Evaluate in a Remote Monitoring Service
The 5 Features Family Law Attorneys Should Evaluate in a Remote Monitoring Service
When alcohol is an issue in a custody matter, the monitoring service you recommend becomes part of your work product. This guide covers the five features that determine whether a...read more
How to Include Remote Alcohol Monitoring in a Parenting Plan
How to Include Remote Alcohol Monitoring in a Parenting Plan
If a court has ordered alcohol monitoring — or you're negotiating it into a custody stipulation — this guide covers the six clauses every enforceable parenting plan needs: service designation,...read more
How to Choose a Remote Alcohol Monitoring Service for Your Custody Case
How to Choose a Remote Alcohol Monitoring Service for Your Custody Case
Choosing an alcohol monitoring service for a custody case means picking something a judge will trust, not just a device that works. This guide covers the six criteria that matter...read more
How Remote Monitoring Strengthens Your Position in a Custody Evaluation
How Remote Monitoring Strengthens Your Position in a Custody Evaluation
A custody evaluator isn't looking for a list of passed tests — they're reading for pattern, consistency, and verification. Here's how to build a monitoring record that holds up, how...read more
How Alcohol Monitoring Supports the Best Interest of the Child in Custody Disputes
How Alcohol Monitoring Supports the Best Interest of the Child in Custody Disputes
Every contested child custody ruling in the United States runs through the same doctrinal gate: the Best Interest of the Child standard. The phrase is familiar, but the factors behind...read more
How to Get Supervised Visitation Removed: A Lawyer Explains
How to Get Supervised Visitation Removed: A Lawyer Explains
As a family law attorney, one of the hardest conversations I have with my clients is explaining why supervised visitation was ordered – and then, just as importantly, how to...read more
What Are the Penalties for Drinking and Driving with a Child in the Car?
What Are the Penalties for Drinking and Driving with a Child in the Car?
Everyone knows that drinking and driving is extremely dangerous and is a serious criminal offense in every state. But not everyone fully understand the far-reaching consequences that can result. And...read more
Supervised Visitation Violations and Rules: Family Law Attorney Explains
Supervised Visitation Violations and Rules: Family Law Attorney Explains
As an experienced family law attorney, I often meet parents at one of the most stressful points of their lives. These moments can feel especially overwhelming when a court has...read more
A “Best Interest of the Child” Checklist Actually Used by Attorneys [Free Download]
A “Best Interest of the Child” Checklist Actually Used by Attorneys [Free Download]
If you are involved in a custody dispute, CPS investigation, or family court case, you are probably familiar with the phrase “the best interest of the child.” But because the...read more
The 2-2-3 Custody Schedule: Real-World Advice from an Attorney [FREE TEMPLATE]
The 2-2-3 Custody Schedule: Real-World Advice from an Attorney [FREE TEMPLATE]
In my work as a family law attorney, I’ve helped many families navigate the complexities of co-parenting after separation or divorce. Each family comes to the table with unique needs,...read more