October 2008

New Briefs Ordered in ERISA Case

Kennedy v. DuPont Savings Plan Administrator has drawn lots of attention in the family law community and was heard by the Supreme Court on October 7. On Tuesday the Court ordered the lawyers to file new briefs, by November 10, on a new issue in the case. SCOTUSBLOG provides details. The case may twist in [...]

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Divorce Lawyer Splattered with Spaghetti

Divorce attorney, Dominic Barbara, suffered a small gash on his forehead when a woman who is both his third and fourth wife allegedly broke a plate on his head in a restaurant earlier this week according to Newsday. Barbara is well known for having represented Joey Buttafuoco and Jessica Hahn.

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Staying Afloat in a Faltering Economy

The American economy is deeply troubled. What does that mean for the practice of family law? Some argue that economic troubles result in more divorce. Some argue that a difficult economy results in people being unable divorce. The key for those making a living practicing family law is to monitor the situation carefully and to [...]

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Three Minutes of Praise – Part 2

How can you let your staff know how much they matter in a quick, inexpensive way? This three minute podcast gives you a special approach that will help your people feel the love and know they are appreciated. You may be suprised at how much positive feedback and personal satisfaction you get from employing this [...]

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Raoul Felder Sues Investment Firm

Famed divorce lawyer, Raoul Felder, is suing a firm handling his personal money seeking $5.2 million in damages as a result of the firm ignoring his instructions and investment goals according to Newsday.com Felder’s pleading indicates that Alliance financial advisors abused his trust and acted out of “greed and self-interest.” Felder has handled a multitude [...]

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Parents Meeting at the Halfway Point

Lets say the parents have agreed to meet at the halfway point to exchange the children. How do you know where halfway is? And how do you find a good spot there – like a Pizza Hut – or a sushi place? Try Meetways. It’s a free, hosted product that will find the halfway point [...]

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Stock Market Crashing Again

It’s 3:10 PM on Friday as I write this post and, once again, the market is way down (400+ points at the moment). One practical ramification of the market volatility is the scenario where a spouse feels harmed by any delay in the entry of the QDRO needed to divide an interest in their retirement [...]

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Privnote Lets You Send Notes, Privately

On the one hand, this site is a bit ridiculous. On the other hand, it’s a pretty nifty way to send a message with some confidence that it won’t be read by others nor forwarded along. With Privnote you can send a confidential note that will self-destruct after being read. Once the note is read [...]

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