Divorce and Personality Disorders

Personality disorders often influence high-conflict divorce and child custody cases silently and from the shadows:
 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tina-swithin/why-our-family-courts-are_b_2908574.html?utm_hp_ref=divorce&ir=Divorce

This article succinctly summarizes the issue.  I'm optimistic that divorce attorneys and family law judges will become more aware of how drastically personality disorders impact such cases in the next few years.

Legalize Marijuana?

I represent many folks charged with marijuana-based crimes -- mostly Posssession of Marijuana 2nd Degree (personal use).  The legalization of marijuana is a ubiquitous topic in today's legal community:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/27/legalize-marijuana-dont-bogart-that-joint-my-friend_n_2773979.html

This is an interesting read.  Regardless of your position, this will undoubtedly continue to be a debate at the state-level.  Until it is legalized, make sure you know a competent criminal attorney.

Divorce and Alabama History

Interesting history in Alabama involving divorce.

http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2013/03/when_alabama_flourished_as_div.html#incart_m-rpt-2

Residence requirements now require an individual live here for six (6) months prior to the filing of the divorce.

Taxes and Divorce

Issues regarding income taxes often complicate divorce cases.  Being informed is the first step to eliminating unnecessary complication:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/03/07/taxes-and-divorce-6-tips-for-women/

(Even though this article is addressed to women, the advice is applicable to both sexes.)

In the end, divorces depend just as much on "accounting" principles as they do on "legal" rules and principles.  An effective divorce attorney will have mastery of both. 

Child Support: Record-Setting Arrearage

This is the worst child support contempt case I have ever heard of:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/22/justice/new-york-child-support/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

Child support obligations are as certain as death and taxes.  Consult a child support attorney if you are involved in any type of child support case.

The Legal Process of Divorce: What to Expect

Many times, potential clients have unfounded expectations about the cost, length, and complexity of their divorce.  This article provides a great overview of the details:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natalie-gregg/top-five-questions-asked-_b_2680505.html?utm_hp_ref=divorce&ir=Divorce

Establishing well-informed expectations will expedite your divorce and make the entire process smoother.  Of course, selecting a competent divorce attorney with a reasonable rate is important as well.

Drone Killings: Due Process?

A lucid article exploring the Constitutional and legal concerns surrounding the U.S. government's current drone program:

http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/02/trust-us-wont-do-how-to-hold-obama-accountable-for-drone-strikes/272989/#.URV5L-kMzbk.facebook

Though these types of programs have been around forever, it is compelling to see the government attempting to justify such killing.