Benefits Of Chapter 13 You must create a 3 to 5 year repayment plan when you file for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy does not take as long to finalize and that is why people tend to prefer it over a Chapter 13. But people who have a regular income and fail…(Continue Reading)
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
- Same-sex marriage is under attack by state lawmakers, emboldened by Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ measures and the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn precedent April 18, 2025From The Conversation: Same-sex marriage, which the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015 legalized nationwide in the case known as Obergefell v. Hodges, is facing resurgent hostility. In the decade since the court’s decision, public support for same-sex marriage has increased....
- Strauss: "Reconstructing Parentage" April 17, 2025Gregg Strauss (University of Virginia School of Law)'s recently published his book, "Reconstructing Parentage.” The book description is as follows: “Reconstructing Parentage is a comprehensive investigation into what makes someone a parent. Drawing on liberal-egalitarian philosophy, the book argues that...