How to Prove Your Assertions in Family Court
In my last post I talked about the level of certainty required in matters of Family Law, depending on WHAT you need to prove. In this post, I’ll cover HOW to prove what you need to prove. How can I prove it? It’s a question you may not think to ask yourself until you’re standing in [...]
Burden of Proof. What it Means to You in Family Court
Different areas of law require different burdens of proof. In Criminal Law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt,” commonly thought of as 99% certainty. For Family Law, the burden of proof is considerably lower, but there are essentially two levels of proof required depending on what you are trying to prove. Let's look [...]
Social Media and Divorce. Tread Lightly
Our apparent appetite for online communication and its ability to impact the outcome of a divorce makes it a timely and worthwhile topic. The guidelines aren’t as common-sense as you might think, so if you or someone you know is going through a divorce, please read this or pass it on: No. 1. You’d be amazed at what can [...]
Courtroom Instincts Result in Speedy, Favorable Outcome
This is the third post in a three part series in which I highlight positive outcomes for cases that I’ve handled over the years and what you can learn from them. This is not a representation of the outcome in your particular case, but rather an explanation of what happened in these specific cases: In a recent Family Law case, it became [...]
Coaching Father on Mediation Process Leads to Favorable Outcome.
This is the second post in a three part series in which I highlight positive outcomes for cases that I’ve handled over the years and what you can learn from them. This is not a representation of the outcome in your particular case, but rather an explanation of what happened in these specific cases: All custody cases must go through a [...]
Client’s Ex Moved Their Child Out Of The County Without Giving Written Notice.
This is the first in a series of three posts in which I highlight positive outcomes for cases that I’ve handled over the years and what you can learn from them. This is not a representation of the outcome in your particular case, but rather an explanation of what happened in these specific cases: I represented a mother whose Ex [...]