In February 2017, it will be twenty years since my call to the bar. My platinum anniversary. What does that mean? I’m old. I have been doing this for a long time. Thankfully, I really like it. The court shirts I purchased in 1997 do not fit anymore. My gowns have seen better days. I…
I just read an excellent paper on retirement and its impact on the payment of spousal support which I thought might be of interest to my readers. The paper is entitled “Can a Support Payor Ever Retire?” by Jodi R Fleishman. I would be happy to provide you with a copy of the paper –…
I have been on the internet recently, looking at the number of resources available to family law clients. As with anything on the internet, some are good and some are bad. Some contain accurate information and some do not. Some are a neutral explanation of the law and others are a soapbox. Being an informed…
I have arrived. A new building. A new office. A new parking lot. A new document management system. Even a new iPhone. My new mantra is change is good. If I say it enough times, it becomes the truth, right? My last day at Basman Smith LLP was Friday, August 12, 2016. Then I took…
June is upon us. I understand from Modern Bride magazine that June is the most popular month for weddings. Unfortunately, it is not the most popular month for marriage contracts. But why? These two should go hand in hand but most couples still marry without a marriage contract. WHY? I find it is because people…
