New Mass. Child Custody Bills Could Transform US Family Law
by Gregory Sirico
How new shared-parenting child custody bills may reshape family law in the state and set a national precedent.
How to Navigate False Abuse Claims in a Child Custody Case
by Ashley Jones
False allegations of abuse can upend custody battles. Here's how families can respond legally and emotionally when navigating one of the toughest challenges in family law.
How to Get Full Custody of a Child
by Bryan Driscoll
Learn the legal steps, required evidence and common misconceptions about full custody to protect your parental rights.
The Hague Convention and International Custody Battles
by Alexandra Goldstein
One family law lawyer explains how Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s celebrity divorce brings The Hague Convention treaty and international child custody battles into the spotlight.
Sweeping Changes to Illinois Child Support
by Timothy E. Weiler
Sweeping changes to the way Illinois courts will calculate child support are set to take effect July 1, 2017.
Asian Countries Join Worldwide Child Protective Treaty
by Stephen J. Cullen
After several years of negotiations, the treaty—the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction—came into existence.
New Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody
by Bryan Driscoll
Reforms are sweeping, philosophically distinct and designed to change the way families operate.
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The Rise of Child Sexual Abuse: A Dark Epidemic
by Justin Smulison
As child sexual abuse cases continue to grow in prevalence, Bobby Saadian, founder & president of Wilshire Law Firm, gives Best Lawyers the inside scoop.
The Common Online Habit That Could Sink Your Custody Case
by Michele Jochner
Posting on social media? It could backfire in court.
What New York's Child Victims Act Means for Public Schools
by Anastasia M. McCarthy
The new Child Victims Act is expected to have a profound and long-lasting impact on public school systems.
Best Lawyers and CASA/GAL Partner for Child Advocacy
by Best Lawyers
Eligible to Vote This Year? Here’s How Your Vote Counts for More.
How Do I Protect My Child From Online Predators?
by Kelly L. Frey Sr.
New technologies open up new ways for children to be exploited online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act offers a solution.
Illinois’ Pet Owners Can Now Seek Custody of Their Pets in Divorce Proceedings
by Weiler & Lengle
PA 100-0422 now requires a divorce judge to award one party or the other possession of and responsibility for the family pet or pets based upon a careful consideration of the animal’s “well-being.”
Safeguarding Your Child in Childcare: 8 Tips Every Parent Should Know
by Peter S. Everett
Abuse at the hands of childcare professionals in whom you’ve placed your trust is a grievous betrayal. Here are eight tips to help you identify potential signs of trouble before they happen.
My Lawyer Failed Me as an Advocate in My Parents’ Divorce
by Rebecca Rush
Here’s how to ensure your children are respected during a custody battle.
Divorce in California: What You Need to Know
by Bryan Driscoll
Learn the divorce process in California, from legal requirements to property division, custody and more. Get clear answers and find the right lawyer.
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