March 11, 2014
I received an email from a recent client this weekend which concluded: On a better note I just took [my son] to disney world and
The potential domestic client who wants the attorney to work on promise of payment
November 22, 2013
The combination of the front loaded nature of contested family court cases (i.e., preparing for motions for temporary relief) and the general reluctance of attorneys
What can and can’t be fixed by a family court appeal
October 17, 2013
Folks sometimes consult with me shortly before their case is going to trial to obtain a second opinion. Typically they are either unhappy with the
Successfully representing the uncredible family court client
August 8, 2012
Credibility is a major issue in most family court trials. See e.g., Lewis v. Lewis, 392 S.C. 381 709 S.E.2d 650, 654 (2011) (“The highly fact-intensive nature
August 7, 2012
I frequently get calls or emails seeking advice about a family law problem someone’s sibling, spouse, fiancé, parent, child or friend has. I generally ask
June 16, 2012
I spent Thursday evening at Susan Synter’s going-away party. It was attended by a bunch of newly licensed attorneys practicing family law, many of whom
When you are your own attorney
March 13, 2012
A quote I often hear ascribed to the incomparable Gedney M. Howe, III (though I have never actually heard him say it) is: When you
Did the attorney believe in my case?
March 10, 2012
A colleague of mine recently blogged about “How to Find the Right Divorce Attorney for You.” Among the checklist of questions the prospective client was
