Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO), unfortunately, can be very confusing, especially in the area of duration. What needs to be …

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A recent case has again come down from the Appellate Courts upholding the broad definition of abuse. In Burquet v. …

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I have consulted with men/women who, after their divorce proceeding has been concluded, are surprised to learn that even though …

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Recovering from a divorce is, of course, a process. Even when a Judgment of Dissolution is granted, it is generally …

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Generally in divorce or paternity cases (cases where there is a child(ren) but no marriage), the parties battle over custody …

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Recently, the Daily News (January 19, 2006) ran the result of a study conducted by Ohio State University regarding the …

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In a recent case, Marriage of Moore, an often overlooked asset, accrued vacation pay, was the issue and whether or …

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When couples divorce , generally the last thing on their mind is to be fair to the other spouse. However, …

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A recent appellate case that stemmed from Ventura County again points out that failure to disclose information in a marital …

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Everyone knows that being involved in any legal process, even Small Claims Court, involves emotion to some degree. Divorce is …

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