Family Law Articles

From innovations in technology to updates in legislation, 2019 is predicted to see a variety of changes that may directly impact Family Law clients. To help Family Law professionals stay ahead of the curve and provide clients with streamlined litigation, we’ve compiled the top five Family Law trends to look out for in the new year. Keep reading to learn more.

Most people who say “I do” don’t expect their marriages to end in divorce, but almost half of them do. That leaves couples with children facing a heart-wrenching dilemma: Where should the children live? About a tenth of couples decide to share custody more or less equally. In the remainder of the cases, one person will have physical custody.

Custody cases can be an incredibly stressful experience for everyone involved. When Alcohol Use Disorder is present, emotions may run even higher, as child safety and parenting time are put into question – and that’s where Family Law attorneys come in.

Parents entangled in a family law dispute may feel frustrated at the jargon thrown around by lawyers and family court judges. What one state calls “custody”, another might call “conservatorship”. There might be “legal custody”, “physical custody” or just “possession”. “Visitation schedules” might also be called “time sharing” or “Parenting Time”.

Choosing the right Family Law Attorney for your situation can have multiple variables, depending on your case. For example, if your case is a high-value divorce with only the division of property at stake, you may want a lawyer with a lot of experience on complex accounting matters. If the parties are not working together well, then an attorney who can encourage less adversity to get the matter settled might be a better fit.

In our digital age, alcohol monitoring is more technologically advanced than ever before. With state-of-the-art solutions, like Soberlink, raising the bar, Family Law attorneys can now access a variety of new features for faster litigation and ensured child safety. From advanced technology to five-star customer service, Family Law attorneys are looking for advanced alcohol monitoring systems that make testing accessible and effective for their clients.

When Laura plans to go to the gym, she notifies her workout buddies. She knows she’ll be more likely to go if she’s made a commitment to her friends.Jon’s history teacher seldom checks homework. His math teacher always does.

According to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 7.5 million children live with a parent with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) or Alcohol Abuse – that equates to about 10 percent of children in the U.S. Exposure to Alcohol Use Disorder at an early age can have a drastic impact on a child’s mental health, resulting in both short-term and long-term consequences.

Congratulations! You’ve passed the bar – maybe you even have a job lined up, and you’re about to jump head-first into the world of family law. There is a steep learning curve, but don’t get discouraged. There are a lot of things that you can do to prepare for your new career.

Childhood memories are tricky things. You may not remember a trip you took as a child, but you probably remember going to the emergency room for stitches. You have surely forgotten thousands of days you spent in the classroom, but you may remember the day a teacher yelled at you.