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  A federal judge ruled Mississippi’s ban on same-sex adoption is unconstitutional. A federal judge ruled Thursday that Mississippi’s ban on same-sex couples adopting children is unconstitutional, making gay adoption legal in all 50 states. U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan issued a preliminary injunction against the ban, citing the Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage …

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  Sofia Vergara’s ex-fiance is suing her to prevent the actress from destroying the fertilized eggs they created when they were a couple because he still wants to have her baby. It’s a bizarre lawsuit. Nick Loeb claims he and Sofia made a contract back in November 2013 where they agreed to attempt to have …

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  There are not many news segments that change as rapidly as the area of family law, especially as it pertains to marriage between same-sex couples. Attorney Ellen Dee Silvers is constantly aware of what’s happening via her many professional associations and contacts with lawmakers and legal experts. The Sun-Sentinel reports on another recent development …

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  Some people criticize our legal system, but despite some flaws, most would agree it is superior to those in other countries. The very structure of our court system can confuse almost anyone, as there are separate courts for marriages (family court), crimes (criminal court), death (probate court), appeals (appellate court), and a Supreme Court …

It’s the Law: Death Affects Divorce Read More »

Is there a winner in mediation? There are no winners or losers in mediation. It is not like a court battle. In mediation, both sides come away feeling like they got something they wanted. Who customarily pays for mediation? If the mediation is voluntary, you and your spouse simply agree on who will pay what …

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  Generally speaking, mediation is unregulated, which means that anyone may call themselves a “mediator” and any process involving a “mediator” is called “mediation.” On October 22, 2014, I read a wonderful eBook by Brandon S. Peters titled “How to Select the Best Mediator.” In his book, Mr. Peters makes the following statement, which I …

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  As social media has become a way of life for people, and sometimes their immediate reactions become part of a social announcement, there are ways to protect yourselves. Parties that are entering into agreements whether it be a marital settlement agreement, paternity agreement, mediation agreement, should consider adding a clause in their agreements enjoining …

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