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Making the 80/20 Custody Schedule Work: Insights from a Family Law Attorney
Making the 80/20 Custody Schedule Work: Insights from a Family Law Attorney
Over the years, I’ve worked with families from all walks of life – families facing divorce, families working through co-parenting conflict, and families trying to find the right balance for...read more
What Percentage of Alcoholics Recover On their Own? Exploring the Data
What Percentage of Alcoholics Recover On their Own? Exploring the Data
Since approximately one-third of U.S. adults will meet diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder (AUD) at some point in their lives, for many people the questions “Can I recover?”...read more
What is the Biggest Mistake in a Custody Battle? (Plus, 4 More)
What is the Biggest Mistake in a Custody Battle? (Plus, 4 More)
Most parents are unfamiliar with custody court and – understandably – often underestimate its complexities. The overarching, single biggest mistake is that they fail to understand – and align their...read more
Can a DUI Affect Child Custody? A Lawyer’s POV
Can a DUI Affect Child Custody? A Lawyer’s POV
Can a DUI affect child custody? Yes. Of course, being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is a life-changing event for anyone… meaning a lot of lives are changing:...read more
The Morality Clause in Family Law: Where Legal Boundaries Meet Human Behavior
The Morality Clause in Family Law: Where Legal Boundaries Meet Human Behavior
Frans de Waal, author of Chimpanzee Politics, once wrote: “Human morality is unthinkable without empathy.” If this is true, how can a legal document (something that can feel entirely devoid...read more
Randomized Alcohol Testing for Family Law: Does it Work, and Should I Use It?
Randomized Alcohol Testing for Family Law: Does it Work, and Should I Use It?
There are certain areas of law that are more likely than others to involve alcohol testing. Areas like: Criminal law – Think sobriety checkpoints, continued monitoring after a DUI, or...read more
Is Alcoholism Hereditary? What the Research Says
Is Alcoholism Hereditary? What the Research Says
Many people with a family history of alcoholism wonder if alcoholism is hereditary – and if they’re destined to repeat it. The truth? Genetics play a role, but they don’t...read more
Independent Report Validates BACtrack View for Alcohol Testing in Court
Independent Report Validates BACtrack View for Alcohol Testing in Court
A trusted tool for alcohol testing in court Families, attorneys, and judges have already relied on BACtrack View for years when alcohol monitoring evidence is required. From child custody cases...read more
Can a Parent Lose Custody for Making False Accusations? Attorney Answers
Can a Parent Lose Custody for Making False Accusations? Attorney Answers
As a family law attorney specializing in child custody issues, there is one piece of advice – and in my experience, it is the most important piece of advice –...read more
Custody Court: How it All Works, According to an Attorney
Custody Court: How it All Works, According to an Attorney
Custody cases can feel overwhelming, especially for parents facing the custody court system for the first time. While every case is unique, most follow a set of common procedures: Determine...read more
How to Implement the 60/40 Custody Schedule [+ Free Legal Template]
How to Implement the 60/40 Custody Schedule [+ Free Legal Template]
As a family law attorney, I’ve walked alongside countless parents trying to build new lives after separation or divorce. One thing I’ve learned: no two families are the same, but...read more
The 70/30 Custody Schedule: An Attorney’s Tips [+ Free Template]
The 70/30 Custody Schedule: An Attorney’s Tips [+ Free Template]
As a family law attorney, I’ve worked with countless families navigating the emotionally complex terrain of divorce and custody. One thing I always stress with my clients: Your parenting plan...read more