Family Law Updates
- Should My Prenup Include a Sunset Clause? March 30, 2024Whenever I write about prenups or advise clients on them, I always emphasize the idea that prenups are not a one-size-fits-all document and should be tailored to meet the needs of the couple’s circumstances and goals. While there are many subjects and clauses that are routinely included in prenups, there are just as many that […]
- Effective Co-Parenting: Getting Beyond Conflict for the Sake of the Children November 7, 2023Most clients that choose mediation or the collaborative law processes prioritize the health and welfare of their children because they understand that their children continue to need their love, support and guidance when separating into two homes. Sometimes professional help is needed when developing the best possible co-parenting agreement for the children. The agreement addresses […]
From Academia
- State Spotlight: North Dakota: Studies find high participant satisfaction, declining settlement rate with mediation program November 22, 2024From the State of North Dakota Courts: A recently completed survey of participants in the Family Law Mediation Program found satisfaction with mediators and the program remain high, although the average settlement rate has declined in recent years. The Family...
- Boyle, Regoeczi, Meyer: "State Divorce Laws, Reproductive Care Policies, and Pregnancy-Associated Homicide Rates, 2018-2021" November 21, 2024From JAMA: Importance Barriers to divorce and reproductive health care can threaten the health and safety of pregnant and recently pregnant females. Objective To examine state laws about divorce, reproductive health care (access to contraception, family planning services, and abortion),...