Present Your Best Case First Imagine your car is hit in the mall parking lot by a busy holiday-shopper, who wasn’t paying attention when she filled the back seat of her car with large packages … [Read more...]
Summer Camp Squabbles Post-Divorce
January 11, 2013 by
Dear Diane: We've been divorced for two years, and share equal custody of our 10-year old son (our son switches houses week to week). Our marital settlement agreement says that my ex has to pay 60% … [Read more...]
Litigation v. Mediation in Family Law – How Do You Choose?
January 9, 2013 by
Do-it-yourself divorces and pro se (representing yourself) litigants are on the rise, especially as the economy continues to put the squeeze on families financially and people simply cannot afford to … [Read more...]
Was Divorce on Your New Year’s Resolution List?
January 8, 2013 by
The holidays are a joyous time for about 50% of couples. The other 50% are looking at each other secretly wondering, "How do I get out of this marriage" or, "How can I possibly make this work?" With … [Read more...]
Eliminating “He Said/She Said” in Cohabitation Cases Using Cell Tower Location Records
September 30, 2012 by
In family law, the ability to prove or disprove the whereabouts of a person many times becomes the centerpiece of proving the cohabitation element of a “supportive relationship” case. While the law … [Read more...]
Peace in the family = Piece of mind.
January 23, 2012 by
My name is Diane Danois. I am an attorney, a wife, and a stepmother. I am also a former litigator, who knows her way through the court system. I know how legal fees and costs are run up, and I know … [Read more...]
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