Family Law

About a dozen guards patrol outside Feng’s room in the hospital and even follow family members when they go to the washroom or leave the hospital, the sister said. Deng Jicai said her brother and sister-in-law had refrained from speaking … Continue reading →

About a dozen guards patrol outside Feng’s room in the hospital and even follow family members when they go to the washroom or leave the hospital, the sister said. Deng Jicai said her brother and sister-in-law had refrained from speaking … Continue reading →

Earlier this month, the Federal Government introduced changes to the Family Law Act. The definition of family violence was expanded to include taunts, stalking, violence to an animal and overhearing threats among others. Today thew Law Report explores what …

Rodney Fernandes, Gomes’ brother-in-law who resides in the U.K., said in a press statement, “Lyvita’s death has caused pain and anguish for the family but has also scarred the conscience of the community of Chicago and the international world at … Continue reading →

Beginning in 1977 at the Hamilton Family Court, one judge in one court could determine all the issues in a family law dispute, whether a question of divorce, property, separation, or the custody of children. The same court has jurisdiction … Continue reading →

Another lapse, according to the group, is the law’s focus on a nuclear family, which has often been destroyed by the conflicts. Father John Jairo Montoya, director of the Jesuit Refugee Services’ Bogota office, also has his doubts. “Women suffer … Continue reading →

Members of the Thies family have a long and distinguished history in the local legal community. However, the father/son’s energetic interest in state bar association activities is one that most lawyers do not pursue. A virtual full-time job …

Divorce after 50 calls for creative problem solving utilizing collaborative family law. Linda Piff, the pioneer of collaborative law in New Jersey says, “Divorce after 50 years of age calls for creative problem solving.” WALL, NJ, June 25, 2012 /24 … Continue reading →

Alejandra Jackson’s attorney, Elizabeth Bell, told Rosenfield Monday that the identical issues are pending in the original family law court case. However, Randy Jackson’s lawyer said his client has a right to file an independent action in a …

a family law specialist says. From July 1, people taking child custody disputes to court will be charged a $220 filing fee, and property disputes will incur a $700 fee. Property disputes which need further applications will incur a further … Continue reading →