The Contract Nobody Regulates
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements determine asset distribution after a marriage ends, yet their legal protections vary significantly among U.S. states. While prenups are recognized nationwide, enforcement standards differ, often disadvantaging one…
SEPARATION IN PLACE
Two years. One house. Separate lives. “Separation in place” is what the law allows—and often requires. But for families in crisis, that legal structure can quietly escalate risk, conflict, and trauma behind closed doors.
When the Court Redefines Marriage: What New Mexico’s Ruling Means for Families and Children
The recent decision by the New Mexico Supreme Court to overturn the state’s so-called “broken marriages” law marks a significant shift in how the legal system treats divorce—and, by extension, families and children caught in the middle. Supporters of the…
Accountability and Professionalism in Family Law: Lessons from a Baltimore County Disbarment
The Maryland Supreme Court disbarred divorce lawyer Judith Marie Hamilton for abandoning a client, mishandling funds, and failing to cooperate with investigations. This case highlights the need for ethical conduct in family law, stressing that lawyers…
When “Coercive Control” Enters Family Court, Fathers Should Pay Attention
South Carolina's Senate Bill 702 aims to legally recognize "coercive control" as domestic abuse, impacting custody disputes. While intended to address psychological abuse, critics highlight due process concerns, questioning how such allegations could…