Category Archives: Myths

Facebook and Divorce

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

Time magazine ran an article on the use of social networking sites like Facebook in divorce cases. The article can be reviewed here. When going through a divorce or custody case it is very important to be careful about what … Continue reading →

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Dissatisfaction With Property Distribution in the Current Economy

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

The New York Times published an article regarding a top London divorce attorney named Raymondy Tooth. The article describes how Mr. Tooth makes a living representing the wives of wealthy British men. The article describes a case in which Mr. … Continue reading →

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The house is mine, or is it?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

During initial consultations, a spouse often says to me “He/She signed the house over to me two years ago” or “The house is only in my name.” They expect that this means that they will be awarded the house free … Continue reading →

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Modification of Spousal Support – Part 1 (a few thoughts)

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Jon Berman

Though my girlfriend might be insulted to discover that my attention can, in fact, be diverted from the madness of college hoops in March, that’s exactly what happened last Saturday as I watched A.J. Price drain his forth 3-pointer of … Continue reading →

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Divorce Myth: The Police Will Enforce My Parenting Plan

Posted on January 10, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

One “Divorce Myth” we come across is the belief that the police or sheriff will help with parenting time and custody disputes.  We hear stories of parents who call the police if the other parent was late returning a child, only to be … Continue reading →

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