Child custody battles are often the most emotionally challenging part of a divorce or separation. Understanding what the courts are looking for can help parents better prepare for the process and ensure they present the strongest case for their child’s best interest.
How does the court decide who gets custody?
In child custody cases, courts
Family & Divorce
Poorly Drafted Marital Dissolution Agreement Causes Problems in Memphis, Tennessee: Dunavant v. Dunavant Revocable Living Trust
By K.O. Herston
Facts: Father and Mother divorced in 1975. During the marriage, Father funded trusts for their four older children. As part of the divorce agreement, Father agreed to provide an inheritance for the youngest—and fifth—child (“Son”). The marital dissolution agreement (“MDA”) says:
It is acknowledged that [Son] was not born when the above Trusts were created,…
Powers of Attorney & the $100 Trillion Problem
By Mark Ashton
As a divorce lawyer in recent years, I found over time that a lot of my work was shifting toward what is dubbed “gray” divorce. This also brought me to see a new phenomenon in the world of estate planning. It’s called “following the money.” In late September I attended a seminar devoted to Guardianship…
Confidentiality Orders in Divorce Have Teeth
New York Law Journal, September 25, 2024 —
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and matters of confidentiality regularly intersect with divorce practice. More than that, NDAs have become so commonplace they have been referred to in mainstream media as “the defining legal document of our time.”
Over the years, this author has…
Common mistakes when working with a custody evaluator
By Bkabritsor
Working with a custody evaluator is a necessary part of many child custody cases in Connecticut. The evaluator’s recommendations can significantly influence the court’s decisions.
Avoiding common mistakes can help ensure a fair and favorable outcome.
Not being honest and transparent
Some parents try to hide information or present themselves in an unrealistic light. Custody…
Texas Super Lawyers Honors 10 Shackelford Attorneys
By Shackelford
Ten Shackelford, McKinley & Norton attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers legal guide.
Texas Super Lawyers honors are limited to no more than 5% of eligible Texas attorneys annually and are based on a statewide survey of lawyers coupled with extensive editorial review. The honored Shackelford attorneys…
Caryn Campbell, Michelle Morgan Honored Among Top Corporate Employment Attorneys by Lawdragon
By Shackelford
Dallas Shackelford, McKinley & Norton partners Caryn Campbell and Michelle Morgan have again been recognized among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers. The annual guide honors the nation’s top advisors on a diverse range of workplace legal issues.
Selected for her Employment Law & Litigation work, Ms. Campbell represents clients involved in disputes involving…
Can I get my spouse to leave our shared home during a divorce?
Divorce is an emotionally taxing experience, even more so if spouses have to continue living together. The strain of constantly being around an estranged partner can raise tensions and hinder the healing process.
Many individuals grappling with this situation might want to opt for separate living arrangements during divorce proceedings. While the legal landscape surrounding…
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Recent Decisions and Legislation, September 30, 2024
September 25, 2024In a family offense proceeding, the fact that some of the alleged conduct occurred years earlier is not dispositive, as “the issue is the imminence of the danger and not the age of the threat” However, the frequency and age of the alleged conduct is relevant in assessing whether there is “a pattern…