Even though it seems rather bizarre for a parent to sue their own child, it happens. Take, for example, the case of Christina and Mark Rotondo in New York. The couple had to resort to legal action when their 30-year-old son refused to move out of their home even after they gave him multiple warnings and opportunities to do so.
Many people will agree that dogs are essential to have in one’s home. Having a pet dog (or dogs) improves your mood dramatically, lowers your stress levels, makes you live an active lifestyle, and gives you something adorable to look at or play with 24/7.
But not everyone’s a dog person, especially those who’ve had a bad past experience with the furry creatures; in particular, those who suffered from a dog bite injury.
There are many ways social media could complicate your child custody case. Posting online may feel like therapy, but it isn’t and it can only make things worse. If you’re in the midst of a serious legal matter such as a child custody case, it’s best to log off.
Some corners of the internet believe that people of certain zodiac signs are more likely to cheat than others. As family law attorneys, we’ve never bothered to find out whether, say, a client whose star sign is Leo is more likely to get divorced due to infidelity than a client whose sign is Virgo.
If you're like most people, the words "slip-and-fall accident" probably make you think of someone who is clumsy. You may picture someone who has had a little too much to drink falling down a flight of stairs and ending up with several broken bones. While this certainly happens, slip-and-fall accidents can also happen to perfectly sober individuals who are simply going about their day-to-day lives.
You can learn something about how the legal system works by studying law, watching certain episodes of Judge Judy, and getting into legal trouble. You will not learn anything about the law by watching movies with fictional lawyers like A Few Good Men and Legally Blonde.
A social media platform can be many things: a place to connect with your loved ones, a haven of DIY resources and memes, or a space where you can interact with people who share your interests. But it can also be a breeding ground for legal trouble. From copyright infringement to defamation to invasion of privacy, social media users have sued or have been sued for various reasons.
Extremely rich and famous celebrity couples live in a different universe where marriage is concerned. But sometimes, celebrities’ marriages show the same signs that their marriage is in trouble as that of non-celebrity couples. Take, for example, the soon-to-be-divorced Rocky star Sylvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin.
As divorce attorneys, we’ve seen plenty of marriages end. We know what it takes to break a relationship. Sometimes, all it takes is finding out your spouse voted for a former reality show star.
So when our fellow attorneys start giving out dating advice, we can’t help but take pause.
Home makeover reality shows are popular because they offer viewers deep insight and meaning. These shows also provide a serotonin boost that one gets upon seeing someone improve their life, whether it’s just their kitchen or their whole lifestyle they're upgrading.