Family Law
Presenting the 2024 Best Lawyers Family Law Legal Guide
by Best Lawyers
The 2024 Best Lawyers Family Law Legal Guide is now live and includes recognitions for all Best Lawyers family law awards. Read below and explore the legal guide.
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Tips to Help Avoid...Happily Ever After Ending Sooner Than Expected
by Frances H. Krasnow
A little preparation in a marriage goes a long way. By exploring prenups, postnups and estate planning, spouses can alleviate many financial stressors that may lead to a divorce.
Divorce in Florida
by Hugo E. Acebo
A Florida family law lawyer highlights the important steps each party should take when facing the complexities of divorce, particularly when faced with decisions surrounding the children.
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How to File for Divorce
by Natalie R. Rowland
Divorce can be complex in both process and cost. An experienced family law attorney explains how best to file for divorce and outlines considerations to take.
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MEDIATION: A Particularly Powerful Tool in Family Law
by Susan Latham Steffey
Mediation can be the solution to many questions surrounding family law disputes. One lawyer explains several of the benefits to family law mediation.
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The Parenting Plan
by Derren Ciaglia
Co-parenting considerations should always be taken into account when negotiating Parenting Plans in divorce or paternity matters.
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Prenuptial Agreements: A Primer
by Alexis Connors
Family law lawyer Alexis Connors offers insight into what a prenuptial agreement is, what it covers and why couples should consider one before entering into marriage.
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Cryptocurrency and Divorce
by Crystal Espinosa Buit
One lawyer explains how cryptocurrency, the fastest growing investment form, can impact assets in a divorce and why it should not be ignored in divorce proceedings.
High-Net-Worth Divorce
by Gretchen S. Knight and Jill Spevack Di Sciullo
Many issues can arise during divorce proceedings, particularly for affluent couples. Outlined below are some of the best practices for the most common concerns.
Commingling Assets
by Tamires M. Oliveira
Commingling alone does not automatically turn an otherwise immune asset into an asset subject to marital distribution as explained by one family law lawyer.
Pre and Postnuptial Agreements
by Kelly A. Scott
Family law lawyer Kelly Scott explains what both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are and how they can impact a divorce.
Presumption of Parentage
by Lauren Marciano
Family law lawyer Lauren Marciano discusses a pending landmark Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma that will impact LGBTQIA+ couples seeking assisted reproduction.
Who’s to Claim
by Julia A. Perkins and Shalini Nangia
Two lawyers discuss who claims children on tax returns when parents are divorced or legally separated in Michigan.
Filing for Divorce in North Carolina
by Melody J. King
Family law lawyer Melody King answers some of the most important questions individuals may have about filing for divorce in North Carolina.
Five Tips for Business Owners Facing Divorce
by Brittany A. Brown
When married couples have entered into joint business ventures find themselves facing divorce, it is important that they heed these five steps to ensure amicable resolution.
The Hague Convention and International Custody Battles
by Alexandra Goldstein
One family law lawyer explains how Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s celebrity divorce brings The Hague Convention treaty and international child custody battles into the spotlight.
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Spencer Fane: The Careers of Two Notable Attorneys
by Spencer Fane
Spencer Fane lawyers, father and son Alvin and Brian Zimmerman, have spent many years practicing law in Texas and cultivating their illustrious careers.
Reality Check: Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?
by Michele M. Jochner
Suggesting a prenuptial agreement can be uncomfortable and viewed as an expectation that your marriage will fail. Yet, it can be a wise step in planning for the future and eliminating the risk of potentially costly litigation. Here’s what to consider in making that decision.
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Leading Family Law at Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A.
by Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider
Attorneys at Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. are known as Family Law experts who nurture client relationships by focusing on service and success.
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The Unwritten Rules of Family Law
by Aaron D. Bundy
While there are many skilled attorneys, only veteran Family Law attorneys can know the best rules of thumb for specific circumstances that will help their clients.
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"Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose": 10 Keys to a Successful Mediation
by Christina Patierno, Esq.
Family law lawyer Christina Patierno, Esq. details steps to take for a successful mediation and how remaining focused and optimistic is key.
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Brinkley Morgan: Experienced in Marital and Family Law
by Brinkley Morgan
Florida-based law firm Brinkley Morgan's Family Law attorneys provide legal counseling and representation in marital and family law. Read more about their services below.
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How to Find a Good Divorce Lawyer
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To navigate a divorce, which is inherently a complex legal landscape, finding the right divorce lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of any case.
The Advantages of Collaborative Divorce for Families
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Collaborative divorce is a cooperative alternative to a possibly contentious, court-focused divorce process. Learn more about collaborative divorce here.
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Mr. Plitt is the chairperson for the firm's insurance coverage practice group. He is a preeminent and nationally recognized insurance coverage attorney. As the current senior author of Couch on Insurance 3d , Mr. Plitt's commentary on existing and emerging areas of insurance law is relied upon by courts and attorneys throughout the United States. He has also authored Arizona Liability Insurance Law and is a co-author of The Claim Adjuster's Automobile Liability Handbook , CAT Claims: Insuranc...
Jeffrey A. Weissman is a Principal/Shareholder of the law firm of Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1994). Mr. Weissman is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale- Hubbell. He is a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is also a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and is formally trained in Collaborative Law. Mr. Weissman was agai...
Kimberly Civins has worked with wealthy individuals, families, executors and trustees for over 20 years and utilizes that expertise to assist clients with accomplishing their goals for wealth structuring and transfers. Kim concentrates her practice in: Estate planning Estate administration Trusts Tax exempt entities (including public charities and private foundations) Transfer tax (estate, gift and generation skipping transfer taxes and IRS audits) Business succession planning Federal and sta...
Stephen Daiker focuses his practice on estate, gift and income tax planning for high net-worth individuals, charitable planned giving, and succession planning for owners of privately-held businesses. He is a frequent speaker on these topics and has written articles for numerous publications, including Taxation for Accountants, taxation for Lawyers, The Florida Bar Journal, The Journal of the Missouri Bar, The Journal of Financial Planning, and the Tax Management Journal of Estates, Gifts and ...
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Mr. Brnilovich established roots in the western part of the Phoenix metropolitan area (referred to as the “West Valley”) in 1979 and has been representing the area’s businesses and individuals for more than 40 years. He has substantial legal experience with business clients in the areas of real estate, construction, corporate governance, small business formation, and succession planning.
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Phil practices in the area of personal injury and has experience in matters regarding wrongful death, premises liability, car crashes, products liability, medical malpractice, civil rights, dog bites, and insurance bad faith, among others. Phil started his legal career representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters but during the four years prior to joining O’Steen & Harrison primarily represented insurers and defended personal injury and insurance bad faith actions. He received...
Tova N. Tsikis, Senior Associate, earned her J.D. (summa cum laude) from Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center, where she ranked No. 5 of 244 in her graduating class. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey (summa cum laude). In addition, Ms. Tsikis spent a semester abroad at Neve Yerushalayim College in Jerusalem, pursuing International Studies. Ms. Tsikis joined the firm after working as a law clerk at Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg &a...
Adam J. Pabarcus is a litigator and trial attorney who focuses his practice on complex real estate litigation and property tax appeals. Adam represents clients in state and federal courts across the country to resolve disputes and advance their business goals on a broad range of issues. Property Tax Appeals Adam represents property taxpayers before the Minnesota Tax Court in appeals based on over-valuation, misclassification, and tax exemption. He can handle any type of property, including of...
Alison W. Jarzyna focuses her practice on developing trademark prosecution and enforcement strategies for the United States and abroad, as well as matters relating to trademark dilution, trade dress, copyright protection and enforcement, technology, intellectual property licensing, and domain names. Alison advises her clients on each step of the trademark process including conducting trademark clearance searches and registrability opinions, trademark prosecution, and maintenance. Alison&rsquo...
Bryan J. Huntington represents his clients in the enforcement of their property rights. His clients include developers, landowners, contractors, builders, surety companies, condominium owners, landlords and tenants. Bryan represents landowners and contractors in litigation and negotiation adversarial to governmental subdivisions (counties, cities, townships, etc.) and government agencies, including matters involving eminent domain, inverse condemnation, zoning, administrative law and payment ...
Kyle Vick represents clients in a broad range of complex litigation matters including real estate, contract, and shareholder disputes. With experience in commercial litigation, general litigation, business law and appeals, Kyle takes pride in providing pragmatic advice to ensure his clients’ legal needs are met in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Prior to entering private practice, Kyle clerked for the Minnesota Court of Appeals and with the Honorable Ronald L. Abrams o...
Matthew D. Resch focuses his practice on representing businesses owners, senior management teams, family offices, independent sponsors, and early-stage development companies in navigating the intricacies of acquisitions, mergers, private offerings, corporate funds, investments, leveraged buyouts, shareholder rights, and securities compliance. Matt also advises clients in distribution and manufacturing, technology (including SaaS, licensing, and web3), and real estate, along with general corpo...