When attacking the opposing party is counterproductive
March 7, 2011
Perhaps because the legal process involves the resolution of conflict, and because conflict requires parties to be in opposition, folks involved in litigation reflexively believe
March 6, 2011
Early in any family law attorney’s practice, that attorney will begin developing an agreement go-by that contains language common to all agreements that attorney drafts.
What being Jewish taught me about arguing with authority
March 4, 2011
Though quite lax about following Jewish ritual, I identify strongly with the Jewish tradition when it comes to my world view and my personal behavior.
Sandbagging opposing counsel: don’t do it
February 28, 2011
A colleague came to me today seeking advice. Opposing counsel had served her client with a rule to show cause but the service hadn’t been
Maybe we’re taking the deference to the family court judge’s credibility determinations too far?
February 25, 2011
The February 23, 2011 Court of Appeals opinion in Reiss v. Reiss, 392 S.C. 198, 708 S.E.2d 799 (Ct.App 2011) makes me question whether the appellate
Family law CLE on Handling your first…
February 23, 2011
Natalie Bluestein and I have decided to organize and moderate a continuing legal education program aimed at recently licensed attorneys who practice in family court.
He got what he wanted but lost what he had
February 23, 2011
Little Richard threatened to title his yet-unwritten autobiography, “He got what he wanted but lost what he had,” after his 1962 single of the same
Hit the crack pipe, not the bong?
February 17, 2011
At a family law lecture yesterday, I came to the realization that most South Carolina family law attorneys believe there is a ground for divorce
