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Welcome to the PLM Family Law Blog. Family Law Topics such as Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Mediation, Adoption, and Protection Orders

Social media is all around us, all the time. While it used to be unusual to find any particular use or mention of it during divorce and custody cases, now, it’s almost impossible to run across a case in which it isn’t an issue. Infidelity. Drug and alcohol use. Name calling. Selling property. Active parental alienation. These are just a few of the examples of things people have discovered on Facebook or Twitter that have come back to haunt their significant others in a family law case.

Users Beware?!?! Social Media and Family Law.

Shannon E. Parvey

03/16/2019
“Jurisdiction” is one of those trigger words in child custody law. It means the court’s power to make a legal decision on a particular issue. In the child custody world, it means which state’s court system is authorized to act for a given family.

But I live here now…isn’t that good enough? The maze of child custody jurisdiction.

Shannon Parvey

10/12/2018
Check out this article, highlighting many topics people don’t always consider when they’re contemplating divorce. It’s also important to remember that rules and laws are constantly changing (including those impacting the tax consequences of spousal support, starting in January 2019.) Even if it seems daunting, you should carefully consider the needs of your specific case, which might include an accountant, a financial planner, or a certified divorce financial analyst. 40 Secrets Only

Secrets Only Divorce Lawyers Know

Shannon Parvey

09/06/2018