Psychological Evaluations in Family Court by Edward S. Sczechowicz, Jr., Ph.D.

In many cases in Family Court psychological evaluations provide an essential role. The primary purpose of the evaluation in a Family Court context is to provide information to the court and the family about the best psychological interest of the child or children. Divorce affects a great number of children in the United States, more than one million annually, an estimated forty percent of these divorces occurring before the child is 18 years of age…

Myra’s Successful Co-Parenting Experience

As a non-English speaking Hispanic woman going through the legal system for the first time, attending hearings, and working a minimum wage job, it has been a difficult process to say the least. As a parent you always want your child to have both parents in their life but it’s difficult when parents don’t get along…

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…