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100 Questions You May Have About Your Case

Recently, the American Bar Association Section of Family Law compiled a list of frequently asked questions about divorce. A list of 100 questions appears below. The answers to these questions often depend on the unique facts and circumstances of each case. A review of these questions may help you better focus on issues to be discussed with your attorney. We invite you to consult this list prior to your initial consultation with a member of our firm.

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What Not To Do During Your Divorce

Frequently, we deal with clients who refuse to heed our advice. It is a never ending battle for the divorce lawyer to remain in control of the litigant who just doesn't get it. For that wayward client, I have compiled a list of what not to do during your divorce. The goal is to enable the misguided client to appreciate the folly of his or her aberrant conduct. It is hoped that the natural instinct toward self-preservation will deter even the most stubborn client from engaging in behavior which appears as part of a "dunce list." The following list has been compiled (unfortunately) from prior experience.

 

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Children’s Bill of Rights

Going through a divorce is extremely difficult for all parties involved. Often times, children are the victims of divorce. It is important to remember that children's feelings and rights must be considered and protected during this difficult time.

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School Experts and Child Custody

Many family law attorneys overlook the potential impact a school expert can have on a child custody case. School experts can provide important evidence to the court on the strengths and weaknesses of competing school systems. Especially in a child custody case where one parent is seeking to move the child to a different community, this potential source of expert testimony should not be ignored by practitioners.

 

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