Practicing Professionalism and Civility by KidSide Board Advisor Diane M. Trainor, Esq.

Researching this article on professionalism and civility in our family law practices, I realized how apropos the topic is as we return to the Courtroom following a year of practicing law via Zoom. As one of our esteemed Family Division judges observed, while Zoom may have increased our efficiency these last fifteen months, it was also a trade-off as practitioners “stepped back in the professionalism department” – more casual dress, informal settings, even our demeanor and interactions changed this past year as some practitioners and parties felt more emboldened to speak out of turn during court proceedings or be more vocal in challenging a judge’s ruling…

Paul A. Garcia P.A. CPA

Forensic Accounting: Attorney Jordan Abramowitz discusses with Paul A. Garcia, CPA, a forensic accountant’s role in a domestic relations case. Domestic relations cases involve many different matters, including divorce, paternity, equitable distribution, spousal support, child support, and attorney fees…

Carlos’ Story

Carlos Rodriguez had gone nearly 8 months without seeing his daughter when he was referred for supervised visits through Family Court Services in January 2021…