Family and Divorce Law

October 3, 2008

  • Stupid Laws: Australia Wants to Equate Living Together with Marriage

    Patrick Parkinson, a professor of law at the University of Sydney highlighted the absurdity of a proposed bill in the Australian legislature that would equate "living together" with marriage in the eyes of the law.  In the Sydney Morning Herald, Mr. Parkinson pointed out that the proposed bill would "impose on people all the financial [...]

May 30, 2008

  • Why Place Blame? The Debate Over No-Fault Divorce

    Oliver Rose: I think you owe me a solid reason. I worked my a** off for you and the kids to have a nice life and you owe me a reason that makes sense. . . .
    Barbara Rose: Because. When I watch you eat. When I see you asleep. When I look at you [...]

May 28, 2008

  • Why Place Blame? The Debate Over No-Fault Divorce

    Oliver Rose: I think you owe me a solid reason. I worked my a** off for you and the kids to have a nice life and you owe me a reason that makes sense. . . .
    Barbara Rose: Because. When I watch you eat. When I see you asleep. When I look at you [...]

May 25, 2008

May 23, 2008

May 8, 2008

  • 'Tis the Marriage (and Pre-nup) Season

    Attorneys are reporting an increase in interest in prenuptial agreements as the "marriage season" approaches. The following is from Kathleen Pender, Planning to get married? Who has the info on prenups? I do., SF Chron., May 4, 2008: There are… Read more . . .
     

March 24, 2008

  • What happens to your credit in a divorce?

    Susan and Ted recently divorced. Their divorce decree stated that Ted would pay the balances on their three joint credit card accounts. Months later, after Ted neglected to pay off these accounts, all three creditors contacted Susan for payment. She referred them to the divorce decree, insisting that she was not responsible for the accounts. [...]

January 17, 2008

  • Hire a Divorce Lawyer or Use Online Divorce Forms?

    by Scott Morgan
    When do you need to hire a family law attorney and when is it okay to just use an online divorce form website to save a little money? This article will provide a few pointers to help you decide whether to do it yourself or retain a divorce lawyer.
    What Does it Mean to [...]

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