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February 2025 Archives

Update to the Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Case(s)

There have been more Executive Orders signed by President Trump which have diverted some of the attention away from the Executive Order entitled Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (i.e., the EO which ends birthright citizenship for certain categories of persons.

Small Business and Divorce

If you are going through (or anticipating) a divorce, what happens to a business owned by one or the other of you? What about the money in the business bank accounts? The furniture and fixtures? The ownership interests? The answers to these questions and more are critical so that you can plan and we can creatively solve potential problems in the divorce.

What is a Guardian Ad Litem in Family Court?

In CPS removal cases and some contested child custody cases, the judge may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child's best interests (this is different than representing the child, which is what an attorney ad litem does). This person may be a volunteer from specific organizations, a professional with relevant licenses and training, an adult having the competence, training, and expertise determined by the court to be sufficient to represent the best interests of the child, or an attorney ad litem appointed to serve in the dual role in cases brought by a governmental entity (i.e., Child Protective Services).

Child Support and Retirement Plans

Is this familiar? In your divorce or custody case, your Ex was ordered to pay for child support and is way behind but has a large 401(k) or other retirement plan providing your Ex with a comfortable living, nice vacations, a luxury car, etc.