We’re read and recommended Ricci’s original book and look forward to reading this one.Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two “Excerpt: ‘Separation and divorce are a little like a long road trip. The destination is a new version of normal family life – one that is different from...Read More
In a case this month from the Mississippi Supreme Court, Downs v. Downs,Download CO34307.pdf it was decided that gentic testing was required when paternity of a child born to a divorcing couple is questioned. However, the decision may be based on the wording of a MS statute, and the court may still consider best interests...Read More
The ABA Family Law Listserve has a recent thread on songs relating to divorce. There are many to add to the posting of country music divorce songs we did a few weeks ago. Thanks to all for permission to reprint!Read More
Thanks to John H. Helmers, Jr. for his comment on this proposed change to the civil rules: “It seems classic overkill to eliminate the use of the names of children from every pleading (Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage, Motions, Custody Evaluations, Affidavits) to prevent identity theft. Have there been verified instances where individuals have used...Read More
From the Family Law Profs Blog: Case Law Development: No Presumption of Undue Influence in Post Marital Agreements Absent Proof of Unfair Advantage “Wife filed for divorce. The couple then decided to try to reconcile and, as part of their resolution, they drafted a post nuptial agreement to settle their financial affairs. Four years later...Read More
The following proposed civil rule change is on the docket for the KBA June Seminar: CR 10.01 Caption; names parties – personal data identifiersRead More
The Court of Appeals is already, by order, putting most of these matters on a fast track, as well as child custody cases. The proposed rule would provide: CR 71.12(2)(a), (3)(b) and (4)(c) and (d) BriefsRead More
Where to file an appeal has frustrated many taking an appeal from Family Court. It you know which courts are established pursuant to Ky. Const. section 110 (5) (b) and section 112 (6), this proposed rule change will clear everything up: CR 73.01 (2): All appeals shall be taken to the next higher court by...Read More
Most of our category content is down, so what you see is not all you get. We’ll be working on the fix. Update: Fixed. Typepad tech support was quick!Read More
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