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Legal and Practical Considerations Before Leaving the Marital Home During Divorce

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One of the most common and emotionally charged questions people ask when facing divorce is, “Can —or should— I move out of the marital home before we have an agreement or court order?” The answer isn’t always...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

What If My Child Was Taken Out of the Country Without My Permission? - Part Two

If you are a parent and your child has been taken out of the United States without your consent, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and unsure of what to do next. International parental abduction is an...more

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Family Law in the UAE: Key Considerations

The UAE government has issued a series of changes to its family laws through the recently passed new personal status law, namely Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status. The law will be enforced...more

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Changes Under the New Personal Status Law Part 3: Financial Rights

A new federal law regarding personal status has been issued by the UAE government on the 1st of October 2024 and which will come into effect on the 15th of April, 2025. Federal Decree Law No. 41 Of 2024 on the Issuance of the...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

“Nesting” During Divorce: Is Nesting Right for My Family?

“Nesting” is a custody arrangement where, rather than having children move between homes, the children stay in the family home and the parents move back and forth and alternate living there. While it may sound appealing,...more

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Child Custody in Iowa: Three Tips For Showing The Emotional Ability To Care For Your Child

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When determining child custody, Courts must weigh all factors based on what the judge feels is in the “best interest of the minor child.” Often, it can feel ambiguous in knowing how a judge may rule under this standard, but...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Does My Child Have a Say in the Final Parenting Plan?

When a divorcing parent asks this question, their attorney might respond with the common saying, “Children have a voice, not a choice.” In Washington state, the extent to which a child’s voice is heard in establishing a final...more

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