The Weaponization of Victimhood: A Candid Look at the Inexcusable Bias in Family Courts

“A woman's greatest strength [in divorce court] is her ability to be a victim.” It’s a statement that immediately makes people boil over—either in furious agreement or absolute outrage. But…

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How Do You Fight an Attorney Who Keeps Asking for and Obtaining Continuances in a Family Court Case?

An unscrupulous opposing party and his/her attorney can find many benefits to delaying the progress of a pending court case, so it comes as no surprise if and when you…

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The Cause of “Protective Orders Disorder” and Its Cure

A previous post (The Cause of “Protective Orders Disorder” and How to Prevent It.) discussed the trouble caused by granting domestic violence protective orders without a preponderance of evidence. This…

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How do I file a response in a divorce if the summons is invalid?

How do I file a response in a divorce if missing the court’s address for filing invalidates the summons? Be very careful getting cute with procedural technicalities. If you were…

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