Emergent matters are considered “emergencies” for family court purposes. They typically involve a threat of immediate and irreparable harm to the parent or the child in the matter. Instances
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What Rights do Kinship Legal Guardians Have?
Kinship legal guardians assume legal custody of the child, which gives kinship many of the same rights and responsibilities parents have.
Read More »How Can I Vacate a Restraining Order?
A final restraining order can be either dismissed or modified by the court if both parties to the order show good cause for the dismissal. Vacating the order would allow both parties to go back to living their lives free from the restrictions.
Read More »What Is Contempt of Court?
The court expects people to obey and follow its orders. When people do not obey, however, they can be found in contempt of court.
Read More »Williams v. the Rubber Stamp
Allison C. Williams had only been practicing family law for two years when she came to the swift and startling realization that she would be fighting an uphill battle for the rest of her life. As the youngest associate at the small family law firm Lomurro, Davison, Eastman & Muñoz, Williams was often handed walk-in…
Read More »Most Read Posts on Our Blog in 2015
I hope 2016 is off to a great start for everyone. Here is a round-up of the most read posts on our blog in 2015. Thanks for reading, sharing and supporting us. I hope these articles helped you get to know more about your parental rights, DYFS proceedings and how our firm can help. Defense…
Read More »4 Tips for Making Your Attorney Relationship Smooth and Seamless
1. Learn the law firm’s processes and systems. How does the law firm prefer to work with clients like you? What are the attorneys' expectations? How does the office work? Take time to learn these basics, not just to make things easier for the firm and its people, but also to ensure that your needs…
Read More »Focus Your Goals: Your Attention Is Limited
As you review your plans and commitments, you’ll probably quickly be daunted by the scope of what you want to accomplish. For instance, you might want to: Lose 15 pounds Switch companies Fight your allegations Rebalance your financial plans in the wake a your divorce You cannot take on all these projects at once. As…
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