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fromABA Journal
1 day ago

Judge grants stay in February 2025 California bar examinees' case against ProctorU

The February 2025 exam faced numerous technical issues, including server problems and ineffective tech support, leading to a joint request for a stay in the case against ProctorU.
Law
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.03.26 - Above the Law

The Department of Justice may become more aligned with Donald Trump's influence following leadership changes.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Married Bay Area man accused of 3rd killing to be with girlfriend

Howard Wang faces multiple homicide charges, including a murder plot to facilitate a relationship with his girlfriend.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time

Japan introduces joint custody for divorced couples, allowing parents to negotiate child-rearing arrangements for the first time in over a century.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

"What's at issue is can the president rewrite the Constitution. And basically we are arguing that birthright citizenship is clearly stated in the 14th Amendment and that the Supreme Court actually already decided this issue in 1898," Kohli says.
Social justice
Law
fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago

Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices - Above the Law

Retiring partners often give up prime offices to accommodate rising lawyers, despite potential disputes over office locations and sizes.
US politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
#divorce
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Relationships

The Divorce Diaries: 'He actually slapped me across the face on a night out, very early in, and I stupidly let it slide'

Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

Divorcees Are Exposing The Marriage-Ending Moments That Made Them Think "That's It, I'm Done"

Society's increasing acceptance of divorce allows individuals to pursue happier lives after marriage.
Law
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

The Rise of the "Divorce Registry" Is Changing How People Start Over - And Ask For Help

A divorce registry allows individuals to receive support and new items during life transitions, similar to a wedding registry.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why Founders Misjudge Divorce Risk - And Pay for It Later

Divorce significantly impacts business value, focusing on growth during marriage rather than just ownership or pre-marriage agreements.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 days ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'He actually slapped me across the face on a night out, very early in, and I stupidly let it slide'

A woman shares her experience of marriage and divorce, highlighting early warning signs about her ex-husband's behavior.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
6 days ago

We Asked Divorced People To Share The Fight That Ended Their Marriage

Long-standing issues often culminate in a final fight that signifies the end of a marriage.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

Divorcees Are Exposing The Marriage-Ending Moments That Made Them Think "That's It, I'm Done"

Society's increasing acceptance of divorce allows individuals to pursue happier lives after marriage.
Law
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

John Delony's Blunt Verdict for Wife Whose Husband Hides Funds: 'The Marriage Y'all Had Is Over'

Financial opacity and unequal accountability in marriage can lead to serious trust issues and potential legal conflicts.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

SoCal man complained about girlfriend's cooking. She cut his throat, buried him under staircase

Trista Spicer was sentenced to 15 years for murdering her boyfriend and hiding his body under a staircase.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Wife Wants to Cut Our Son Out of the Will. Her Reason Is Cruel.

Cutting a child out of a will for not wanting children is punitive and can damage family relationships.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Lawyer Who Never Went Home - Above the Law

He was always tired. Not the kind of tired you fix with a weekend off, but the kind that settles into your bones. Conversations with him felt rushed, as if he were always somewhere else mentally.
Law
#financial-abuse
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Delony Tells Houston Caller With Secret-Account Husband: 'The Marriage Y'all Had Is Over'

Financial abuse occurs when one partner controls resources and information, creating confusion and blame in the relationship.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Delony Tells Houston Caller With Secret-Account Husband: 'The Marriage Y'all Had Is Over'

Financial abuse occurs when one partner controls resources and information, creating confusion and blame in the relationship.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Delony Tells Houston Caller With Secret-Account Husband: 'The Marriage Y'all Had Is Over'

Financial abuse occurs when one partner controls resources and information, creating confusion and blame in the relationship.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Delony Tells Houston Caller With Secret-Account Husband: 'The Marriage Y'all Had Is Over'

Financial abuse occurs when one partner controls resources and information, creating confusion and blame in the relationship.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.13.26 - Above the Law

CFTC failing already a solid bet. Government says tariff refund system 40 percent to 80 percent complete which is quite the spread. Almost a they're just making stuff up kind of estimate.
US Elections
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Super Settlement Spike - Above the Law

Arbutus and Moderna settled a long-running patent dispute over lipid nanoparticle technology used in mRNA vaccines, ending one of the most valuable patent assertions in history.
#co-parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Parenting

Are You Co-parenting or Controlling?

Avoid micromanaging a co-parent's household; preserve flexibility, prioritize children's safety, and separate protective concerns from attempts to control routines.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Parenting

6 Tips for Managing a Challenging Co-Parent Relationship

Clear boundaries, calm communication, and support resources help parents manage uncooperative co-parents and protect children’s well-being.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
Real estate
fromApartment Therapy
4 weeks ago

I Almost Lost My Home in My Divorce - Here's What I Wish I'd Known Before I Filed

In community property states, homes purchased during marriage may be considered jointly owned regardless of whose name appears on the title, requiring strategic planning during divorce proceedings.
#family-law
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

Judge refuses mother's bid to relocate children from west to Dublin following new job and ahead of planned remarriage

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

Judge refuses mother's bid to relocate children from west to Dublin following new job and ahead of planned remarriage

US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

Wife gets the house, er, listing

Shelby Roos Arnold, newly licensed real estate agent, lists her $7.9 million Beverly Hills home she shared with actor Tom Arnold during their legal separation.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Court of appeal says it cannot rule on which identical twin fathered a child

Paternity cannot be determined between identical twins due to DNA testing limitations, leaving parental responsibility unresolved for the child.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Bombshell divorce docs threaten to blow up Dem lawmaker's life as his wife goes scorched earth

Democratic assemblyman Joaquin Arambula faces divorce proceedings with allegations of alcohol, marijuana, and gambling addiction while running for Fresno City Council.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

After mix-up, Matthew Farwell's lawyers amend court filing, say unnamed person fathered Sandra Birchmore's unborn child

Matthew Farwell's lawyers corrected a court filing that mistakenly named his twin brother as the father of Sandra Birchmore's child.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Legal challenges couples face when applying to live together in the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The sponsoring partner must meet a minimum income requirement set by immigration rules. That figure is fixed. If income falls short, even slightly, the application can be refused. The difficulty is often not the amount itself, but how it must be shown. Payslips must cover a defined period. Bank statements must match those payslips. Employer letters must confirm details in specific terms.
UK news
Law
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Behind Commercial Surrogacy and Its Regulations in California | KQED

Commercial surrogacy offers hope for couples unable to conceive, but recent investigations raise concerns about regulations and the rights of surrogates.
#prenuptial-agreements
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I want a prenup, but my fiancee won't even discuss it. How do I get her to sign the papers?

Prenuptial agreements protect business assets and employees, but require addressing the emotional significance marriage holds for partners who view it as a commitment beyond legal contracts.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I want a prenup, but my fiancee won't even discuss it. How do I get her to sign the papers?

Prenuptial agreements protect business assets and employees, but require addressing the emotional significance marriage holds for partners who view it as a commitment beyond legal contracts.
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Even the simple distribution of heirlooms can become contentious' - how to divide inheritance in blended families and avoid arguments

Estate planning in blended families requires careful consideration to avoid inheritance issues, especially regarding stepchildren and property ownership.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I put the family home into my wife's name to get agricultural relief, but now we are separating and she says I have no entitlement to the house. Is this true?'

A number of years ago I was being left some land and the advice I got at the time was that to qualify for agricultural relief, I should put the family home into my wife's name alone. That was fine at the time, but I since discovered my wife has been having an affair and relations are not good between us, to say the least.
Relationships
Women
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Looking to leave? Savvy Ladies has free financial advice for women going through divorce | amNewYork

Financial illiteracy and financial abuse trap women in abusive marriages; Savvy Ladies provides free financial education and support to empower women to leave unsafe situations.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I asked 9 divorce attorneys what they notice about couples who stay together versus couples who split and not a single one mentioned love. Every answer described the same invisible skill most people never think to develop. - Silicon Canals

Successful marriages depend on the ability to repair after conflict and maintain a shared "couple identity," not on passion or love alone.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
Law
fromabovethelaw.com
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.19.26

Colorado proposes legal immunity for AI companies, Microsoft considers suing over OpenAI-Amazon deal, Justice Alito changes recusal practices, and law firms fail to communicate with clients about AI implementation.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I moved to California for my husband's job. We split 6 months later, but following him was the best choice I ever made.

A woman moved to California for her marriage despite initial reluctance, and though the relationship failed, the relocation became personally transformative and beneficial.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dear Life Kit: I officiated their wedding. Now I think they should get a divorce

Avoid triangulation: set boundaries, discourage repetitive venting, encourage direct communication between partners, and refrain from advising divorce or trying to fix their relationship.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

Adversarial family courts intensify parental conflict and harm children; a rebuttable legal presumption of equal parenting reduces harms and preserves children's relationships.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Questions That Keep You Up at Night During a Divorce

Divorcing individuals commonly struggle with uncertainty about their decision, worry about children's wellbeing, and search for meaning in their marriage's breakdown.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

My daughter's relationship has ended and I fear her ex-boyfriend will claim on the field I gave her - does he have a case?

A parent transferred 10 acres to their daughter for a home, but planning delays and her reunion with an ex-partner caused anxiety.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 weeks ago

Attorney indicted for trying to kill her husband of more than 25 years

Alabama attorney Sara Baker was indicted for allegedly attempting to poison her husband of 30 years with fentanyl on three separate occasions in September 2025.
#legal-blogs
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Divorce Is Three Breakups

Divorce involves three separate separations—partnership, friendship, and lover bonds—each requiring distinct handling, with friendship being the most confusing to navigate, especially in non-mutual divorces.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Ex and I Agreed on One Nonnegotiable Rule After Our Divorce. It Changed Everything for Our Kids.

It's been a theme in letters I've seen this year-adults complaining that children aren't processing the difficult things they go through in the way the adults want them to. 15 is a really hard age for a lot of kids, let alone for those who've seen two fathers exit their lives (to varying degrees). He's processing a ton of changes in his own life, possibly entering high school, and he shouldn't feel responsible for the feelings of his ex-step-grandparents.
Parenting
#biglaw
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Partnerships, Legal Education, Marriages... Lawyers Were Destroying Everything Last Week - See Generally - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Partnerships, Legal Education, Marriages... Lawyers Were Destroying Everything Last Week - See Generally - Above the Law

Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: The mother-daughter feud has gone to court, and I'm stuck in the middle

Avoid taking sides in family legal disputes; remain out of the conflict until court proceedings conclude to prevent being cut off and escalating tensions.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Marital vs. Separate Assets in Divorce

Inheritance placed in joint accounts during marriage can become marital property, risking equal division in divorce if assets are commingled.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Using a Postnup to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal

A postnuptial agreement helps rebuild trust after betrayal by promoting financial transparency, addressing power imbalances, and establishing a roadmap for future commitments and protections.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Divorced People Are Revealing The Breaking Points That Finally Ended Their Marriages

Chronic over-functioning and resentment ended a marriage; separation allowed recovery and revealed the partner's ability to manage responsibilities.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lawyers Should Circulate Word Versions Of Documents To Be Negotiated - Above the Law

Send editable Word documents rather than PDFs when a document requires negotiation to enable redlining and avoid formatting issues from PDF-to-Word conversion.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Prenup vs Postnup - What's the Difference and Which Do You Need!

Marriage is a romance, but legally, it is also a financial partnership. While no one anticipates separation, a prenuptial agreement acts as a crucial roadmap to protect your assets and save you stress down the line. But if you have already exchanged vows, is it too late? Absolutely not. Whether you are engaged or celebrating an anniversary, you can still secure your future.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Making The Decision to Divorce

If you are in an unhealthy marriage that has been dysfunctional for years, it may be hard to accept the reality that your marriage and/or your spouse is not going to change. You've invested time and energy into this relationship and don't want to give up now. Maybe you keep thinking that once life settles down, or you get that new job, or the kids are more independent, then things will get better.
Relationships
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be

Legal custody often punishes mothers who deviate from maternal norms, prioritizing restraint, vilification, and parental division over genuine caregiving, causing lasting trauma.
#legal-news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
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