FAMILY LAW ARTICLES
Divorce and the digital footprint
Social media is now part of the fabric of how we engage and interact with others. Regardless of how one feels about its many pluses and minuses, that information is...
Dealing with Depressed Parties Requires Special Measures
Our firm, Hartley Lamas Et Al, deals almost exclusively with cases arising in the Family Code, with some cases and causes of action involving the Probate Code, where the two...
Prenuptial agreements can make sense for students
It is common knowledge that couples usually wait longer these days before getting married. Some will even be in a long-term committed relationship but have no interest in marriage. However,...
There are complications to bankruptcy during or after divorce
Bankruptcy, by its very nature, is difficult for many people to navigate. It requires complex legal and financial paperwork, as well as excellent organizational skills. The requirements often intimidate those...
Federal government changes definition of domestic violence
The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women quietly made changes to its definition of domestic violence last April. Under the Trump Administration, it has rolled back far-reaching rules...
Filing for divorce using mediation
Mediation is notable for being an alternative form of dispute resolution. It is a form of collaborative law that usually avoids courtroom litigation, which in turn reduces the stress upon...
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