You Have Been Served… On Facebook

In September, a New York court approved service of process via Facebook in a child support case.   The father attempted to serve the mother at her house, but she no longer lived there, and had left no forwarding address.  Neither she
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What to Expect During a Divorce

Most people going through a divorce have anxiety of what to expect.  The process is foreign to most people because they have little experience with the courts. Here are some expectations to keep in mind during your divorce proceedings: 1 – Expect
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Passports and Parental Abduction

Some times parents are afraid that the other parent is going to leave the country with the minor child.  What are the options if this fear exists? If the child already has a passport, and it is in your possession, keep it
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Children’s Birthday Parties Post Divorce

A child’s upcoming birthday can cause anxiety for newly divorced or separated parents.  The parents are maintaining two separate households, yet each parent wants to be part of the birthday celebration.  What are the options? A Shared Birthday Party Many couples have
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Goals of Supervised Visitation

In the District of Columbia, the court may order a non-custodial parent to have supervised visitation with the minor children.  The Supervised Visitation Center is a wonderful resource that is run by D.C. Superior Court. It’s a safe place where non-custodial parents
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Back to School Tips for Non-Custodial Parents

As the school year approaches, there are questions many parents have about the new school year.  If you recently went to court and received a custody order, there are a few things that non-custodial parents should keep in mind. 1 – Ensure
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The Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce

The end of a marriage is a difficult time.  Some couples who are considering divorce, first file for legal separation as a trial run.  Divorce proceedings legally dissolve the marriage.  Legal separation allows the parties to lead separate lives but remain married.
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Marijuana Use in Custody Cases

In July, marijuana was decriminalized in the District of Columbia.  This November, the residents of D.C. will vote on legalizing marijuana. In family law, this brings up the question: how does legalized marijuana affect custody disputes? Marijuana’s growing social acceptance is complicating the
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