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Decisions of Interest
Several key rulings are discussedl
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Lawyers at Parent Psychiatric Evaluations
The trial court in <i>M.A.M. v. M.R.M.</i>, found it prudent to bar an attorney from sitting in while his client was examined in conjunction with a child custody case. We continue our discussion of the rationales behind this decision herein.
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Divorce Funding
A financial methodology called Divorce Fundingimported from Australia two years ago, is a specialized lending product for divorcing parties, their attorneys and accountants.
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No-Fault Divorce
In two recent cases, courts went to extraordinary lengths to apply the law to the facts in a manner that would allow them to reach the desired outcomes.
The Obligation to Permit Pets Notwithstanding No-Pet Provisions
Generally, courts will enforce prohibitions on maintaining pets contained in residential and proprietary leases or condominium and cooperative house rules. However, exceptions arise ...
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