Some parents are torn when they want to get a divorce. They know that they want to end their relationship with their partner. But they’re worried about the impact that it is going to have on the children. They may consider “staying together for the kids” and living in...
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What can you do to protect your kids from domestic violence?
Protecting your children from domestic violence should be among your top priorities as a parent. After all, you’re responsible for creating a safe environment for your kids to thrive. Domestic violence is any form of abusive behavior within a household, typically...
Proverbs for Courthouse Litigants
Over the years I’ve had a fondness for proverbs. By definition, a proverb is “a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice.” Propositions that have been called proverbs can be found in all religious texts, as well as in the...
An Interesting Application of the Confrontation Clause Under Crawford v. Washington
An Interesting Application of the Confrontation Clause Under Crawford v. Washington “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right […] to be confronted with the witnesses against him […].” – U.S. Constitution, Sixth Amendment While defending a client...
On “Truthiness” in the Courtroom
Invariably a client suggests taking a preemptive strike against their adversary in court by raising a false allegation. “I’ll say he did such and such or so and so, and it will be his word against mine; then, if he said I did such and so or so and such, I’ll have...