Above The Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When my divorce sent me back to work and my kids back to brick-and-mortar schools, college tuition payments looming large, I started my own family law practice from scratch in a new city, far from home, where I pretty much knew nobody. Its no secret that family law matters can be stressful for everyone involved if we allow them to be.

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LegalReader

JUNE 24, 2025

Here are five reasons you should hire a family law lawyer. With the proper legal guidance, you can approach such issues with greater confidence.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The post Figuring Out If Family Law Is For You appeared first on Above the Law. One lawyer shares how she grew her practice.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The post Looking Ahead: How To Achieve Success In A Biglaw Firm’s Family Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law. This Biglaw partner has the scoop on finding a niche in a practice area that is ‘not for the faint of heart.’

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We invited Megan Sheehan, who runs a family law practice with her mom (!), The post Modern Family: How To Update A Traditional Family Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law. onto the Non-Eventcast.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Using experience as a family law attorney as inspiration. The post In The Trenches With A Family Law Attorney appeared first on Above the Law.

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Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 13, 2025

An ERA online seminar on Migrants in European Family Law will take place on 6-7 February 2025. As stated by the organisers: “This online seminar addresses complex, practical legal issues at the interface between European family and migration law. For more information, click here. The programme is available here.

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ABA Journal

AUGUST 30, 2021

After entering an order sua sponte to suspend a parent’s visitation rights until she received the COVID-19 vaccine, an Illinois family law judge revisited…

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 27, 2022

When discussing legal tech as an industry, we often focus on horizontal solutions — research, document management, case management, practice management — that apply to law firms regardless of practice area. I specialize in Intellectual property law, not employment or personal injury. Field of law: Personal injury. and Canada.

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My Shingle

MARCH 25, 2022

Welcome to MyShingle’s series celebrating Woman-Owned and Mom-Owned Law Firms. This profile features Jessica Markham, a family law attorney in Bethesda, Maryland. Jessica Markham Law School attended and year of graduation. University of Miami, 2005 Name, location(s) and URL of Law Firm. What is your name?

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Above The Law

JANUARY 5, 2022

The post Family Law Firm Rebranding After The Whole ‘Embezzlement, Hitman, Insurance Plot Thing’ appeared first on Above the Law. The latest in a wild, tragic story.

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Livesay&Myers

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Family law cases in Virginia are heard in both the juvenile and domestic relations district… Continue reading Two Virginia Courts May Have Jurisdiction in Your Family Law Matter. The post Two Virginia Courts May Have Jurisdiction in Your Family Law Matter appeared first on Livesay & Myers, PC.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 20, 2022

Law specialization has become increasingly common — almost a necessity. . Abraham Lincoln, licensed to practice law in 1837 in Illinois, may be the archetypal general practice attorney. The Lincoln Legal Papers Project identified over 5,600 cases and nearly 100,000 documents related to Lincoln’s law practice. Ways Clients Win.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As noted by MothersEsquire’s current president, Sarah Mannion, any number of law firms make all of the right noises but fail to act in actually supporting mothers, demonstrating that the motherhood penalty is alive and still prevailing. of law school students were women — outnumbering their male counterparts.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

“Bringing Family Law Expertise To SCOTX | Justice Debra Lehrmann”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Texas Appellate Law Podcast” via this link. The post “Bringing Family Law Expertise To SCOTX | Justice Debra Lehrmann” appeared first on How Appealing.

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LegalReader

APRIL 18, 2022

While a family that stays together in ups and downs acts as a pillar in the face of adversities, it is likely that such a strong connection may break in response to. Despite the wonderful relationships you share with your close ones, there are circumstances under which you are compelled to feel and think otherwise.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and you’re walking into your law office. Enter modern law firm case management software. To truly transform your practice, you need to look for specific law firm case management software features that address the unique challenges of legal work. Sound familiar?

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Attorney at Work

MAY 6, 2022

The benefits of positivity for your law firm? Erin had been talking with her office staff about the negative nature of their family law clients and how wearing it was for everyone involved, when a team member said: “Isn’t this negativity what we are telling our clients to expect? A few weeks before the pandemic struck the U.S.,

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

My 40-plus years litigation practice in the Toronto area consisted of a moderate amount of family, aka matrimonial, cases. In spite of this area being…

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LegalReader

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Drug and alcohol testing can accurately give interpretations on the subject's toxicity, which can help the court arrive at the correct decisions for the betterment of the child and any family member involved. .

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Jessica Bednarz has spent much of her career representing people, researching access-to-justice issues and using that knowledge to try to find better ways to deliver…

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Conflict of Laws

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Swiss Institute of Comparative Law (Lausanne) is looking for a Postdoctorand in transnational family law (80%). The announcement can be found here.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Guest Blog: Rethinking Private International Law Education – Insights from a Global Webinar Written by: Corinna Chen (CAPLUS research intern, 2024, Sydney Law School, Australia) Private international law (PIL) plays a critical role in shaping how future legal professionals and citizens engage with a complex, interconnected world.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Child custody matters are complicated during divorce proceedings, but spending time with children should not be adversely affected for either parent, or the children. .

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

While TikTok presents a great opportunity for law firms to market their services, many attorneys are unsure of how to use the app or whether it is worth the investment. Kelly Chang is a family law attorney who shares informative, humorous videos with her audience of nearly 300,000. Kelly Chang @lawyerkelly.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Legal directories are online platforms where attorneys and law firms showcase their expertise, credentials, and services. Maintaining an up-to-date presence on law firm directories can enhance visibility while helping you build credibility and attract new leads. Price: FindLaw doesnt have a transparent pricing model for attorneys.

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Conflict of Laws

OCTOBER 2, 2024

(This post was drafted by Zhang Yong, a PhD student in the University of Macau and revised by Guangjian Tu) The Annual Inter-regional and International Family Law Forum of Chinese Society of Private International Law was held on September 21, 2024 in Everwin Law Office , Guangzhou.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Written by Lena-Maria Möller , College of Law, Qatar University The recent introduction of a civil family law regime in the United Arab Emirates – the first of its kind in the region – has attracted considerable attention, both on this blog and beyond. [1] The earlier local legislation in Abu Dhabi, Law No.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 27, 2025

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. The answer lies in your law firm branding. Heres how: 1. Who do you serve best?

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 20, 2022

Law firms of all sizes are feeling pressure to meet client demand for both tailored services and greater efficiencies in this rapidly changing industry. This trend toward the increasing technology in law is echoed by industry analysts. Must law firms keep pace with their clients’ technology efforts? According to Gartner Inc.,

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Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court established its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program which allows nonlawyers to have an economic interest or decision making authority in a law firm. It is unlikely they will expand into new practice areas such as immigration, family law, criminal defense, debt collection, and eviction matters.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Daniel Kim, Tyler Li, Drew Meetze and Christine Yang are law students at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. This tort law case was particularly notable for being granted leave despite no change in damages being requested by either the plaintiff or defendant. They filed this joint dispatch for JURIST from Ottawa.

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MorneauLaw

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Morneau Law Proudly Partners with ASP M orneau Law announces community partnership with The Affirming Space Project (ASP). As a boutique law firm, we strive to give everyone the focus and attention they deserve.” About Morneau Law. The post Morneau Law Proudly Partners with ASP appeared first on Morneau Law.

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LawSites

APRIL 5, 2023

Email communications are a cornerstone of running a modern law firm. According to the American Bar Association, 41% of law firms use email marketing. As one of the most commonly used law firm marketing tools, emails are expected by clients as part of their legal experience. Why do law firms need email marketing?

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 21, 2025

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Get free e-book Is your law firm struggling to keep up with repetitive document creation?

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 30, 2021

The lawyers using Facebook Live are scheduling 30-minute programs at the same time each week to share insights into their area of the law. The audience is encouraged to contact the law office for further information or assistance. And don’t use dusty law books as your background. Populate your law firm/company page.

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Above The Law

MARCH 3, 2025

The templates span more than 30 jurisdictions, and are concentrated in eight practice areas: trusts and estates, family law, real estate, labor and employment, criminal law, business entities, commercial transactions, and civil litigation. The post The Next Step In Legal Document Automation appeared first on Above the Law.

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