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Three N.Y. Parents Get 'Tri-Custody' of Child
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Courts have long adhered to a child's best interests when making custody decisions. Generally, that means parents sharing custody so that the child can...
South Dakota Passes Controversial Adoption Law Affecting LGBT and Interfaith Parents
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
A new law passed in South Dakota last week has been drawing quite a bit of controversy among civil rights groups. Under the guise of protecting civil rights,...
3 Practical Legal Tips for High Asset Divorce
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Divorce may be hailed as a blessing by some, and a curse by others, but all will agree that divorces are costly. For couples that accumulated significant...
Can I Block My Ex From Calling, Texting, or Facetiming Our Child?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Thanks to the advances in technology, it's easy for a noncustodial parent and a child to keep in touch. With these technological advances, courts have begun...
Suing a Federal Agent: What Is a Bivens Claim?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
It's not easy for a private citizen to sue a federal employee for a civil rights violation. If there's no statute to allow the lawsuit, then historically you...
Can Same-Sex Couples Be Common Law Married?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Almost two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled same-sex couples have the right to marry. And while that answered one fundamental question, it left many others...