Melissa D. Cianci
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Pet Custody Disputes Are a Growing Family Law Issue
During divorce, couples with significant assets may encounter disagreements about property division. In other cases, couples with kids may spend a lot of time and resources battling for child custody. But believe it or not, one of the bigger issues many divorcing couples face falls…
The Holidays After Divorce: With Change Comes Opportunity
We're now just a week away from Thanksgiving, which many believe to be the start of the holiday season that can include Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's. While the holidays are supposed to be joyous, they can be a real minefield for families that have…
How Did Controversial International Custody Case Get So Complex?
Media outlets all over the nation are currently reporting on a story that has been characterized as the worst nightmare of every divorced parent. The story involves two little girls whose mother illegally took her children to Argentina to live after an American judge ruled…
Choosing Healthy Coping Mechanisms During a Difficult Divorce
There are many situations and events in life that are major stressors and may require us to grieve; including divorce. Many people seek counseling or similar help after the death of a loved one or while going through a personal illness. But fewer are those…
Same-Sex Marriage Legal in CA, but Some Judges Slow to Catch Up
We have previously written about the unique issues gay and lesbian couples face during family law disputes. The fate of same-sex marriage in California was uncertain until the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling earlier this year. But even with same-sex marriage now firmly established as legal,…
Addressing Retirement Account Division During Divorce
If you and your spouse have recently decided to end your marriage, you will almost assuredly be forced to make a host of financial, relationship and situational decisions affected by the impending divorce within the coming weeks and months. One of the most important decisions…
Reality TV’s Top Socialite Couple Seeking Divorce with No Prenup
California is the land of celebrities, which means high-profile marriages and even higher-profile divorces. These days, it is almost unheard of for celebrities to get married without having a prenuptial agreement in place, but it does occasionally happen. And when it does, speculations run wild…
Ex-Wife of NBA Star Seeks 13 Years of Child Support in Advance
When it comes to family-law-related frustrations, child support tends to be high on the list for many people. Parents who are court-ordered to pay child support often complain that they're being asked to pay too much or that the system is inflexible. Conversely, those who…
Will the Affordable Care Act Cause a Spike in the Divorce Rate?
It has already been a big week across the country, and it's only Wednesday. Yesterday was the beginning of October, which ushered in the healthcare exchanges that are a key part of the Affordable Care Act. The ACA (or "Obamacare") continues to be so controversial…
Which Approach to Divorce Is Right for You?
You and your spouse have decided to end your marriage. But how will you go about it? Will you litigate or negotiate your split? The answer to this question often depends on a variety of factors. The important thing to remember when choosing a divorce…
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