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December 1, 2017

Family Court Mediation Streamlined – Some Ideas

...ce. The separation of “children’s issue” from property, debt, fitness, and alimony issues places a huge barrier to global resolution of contested family court cases. Current weaknesses are: 1. Many WV Family Court Judges do not appreciate or understand the benefits of mediation; 2. In those jurisdictions, parties and lawyers are less likely to negotiate successfully; 3. Face to face meetings often deteriorate into failure; 4. Not all lawyers make...

March 24, 2010

The Nuts and Bolts of Family Court

...ion-making; d. Access to records; e. Child support; f. Spousal support (or alimony); g. Equitable distribution of property and debts; h. Whether a restraining order should issue; i. Attorneys fees; and, j. Temporary issues such as possession of a car or house. 8. Persons seeking relief after the petition and answer have been filed, often file “Motions”. 9. Typical motions are “A Motion for Temporary Relief”, “Expedited Motion for Temporary Relief”...

September 24, 2015

Suggestions for Operating and Marketing A Small Firm Efficiently and on a Budget

...are some family law posts, on lawyers who are not candid, four articles on alimony, WV’s law of equitable distribution, “divorce 101”, “the nuts and bolts of family court”, and keeping in mind the sometimes hidden interests impacting settlement discussions and mediation. https://hunterlawfirm.net/disingenuous-lawyers/ https://hunterlawfirm.net/tag/perspectives-of-a-small-town-lawyer-2/page/15/ https://hunterlawfirm.net/equitable-distribution-wv-di...

October 5, 2011

Divorce 101 Handout (October 5, 2011)

...rces’ Bureau of Child Support Enforcement (which handles child support and alimony payments. 7. For people who need help fast: a. The party seeking relief can file a petition or motion for ex parte relief. If the attached affidavit is compelling, and the risk of irreparable harm apparent, the family court may grant some relief without a hearing. Examples are an order prohibiting taking the child out of state, restraining order, or even temporary c...

December 17, 2018

Resources: For My Clients, Potential Clients, Self-Represented, and Colleagues.

...Esq; and “Hit Him Where It Hurt$: The Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Divorce, Alimony, Custody, Child Support, and More”, By Sherri Donovan, Esq. I caution anyone who walks into divorce or other family law case with adversarial intent. Collaboration is an option that I would like to consider and explore before, “hitting where it hurts”. It is good to have a lawyer with both skillsets. The next two books have many competitors. These two rated well wit...

June 19, 2018

WV’s Child Custody Relocation Statute: A Critical Issue for Parents and Children

...custody law back in April: https://hunterlawfirm.net/brand-new-wv-custody-alimony-law/ . This law does not revoke or modify the relocation statute, but I noted then that in removing the “caretaking functions” history as a major component in determining residential care (custody), the legislature appears to be swinging the pendulum in the direction of the fathers. 9. I have anecdotal information that it is becoming harder for the traditional “prim...

January 27, 2020

Mediation: Slipping Away?

...dly, most do not see the distribution of assets and debts, or the issue of alimony, as “children’s issues” so they don’t think they can order it. You tell me why the question of who gets the house or the safer car are not “children’s issues.”? I say if you are going to mediation, mediate and settle it all. My book (paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com) “Perspectives of a Small Town Lawyer” has a large section on mediation and alternate dispute resol...

December 30, 2014

Low Tech Fundamentals of Running a Law Office

...le Distribution in WV”; The factors considered by the court in determining alimony; What NOT to do during the process of your divorce; What to do and not to do in the process of your personal injury claim or civil suit. Specific warnings regarding Social Media; and, Many, many others. My personal tips: Dress appropriately. There are days for blue jeans, but hearings and mediation require coat and tie. I come to work by 7:00 a.m. on most mornings,...

April 21, 2020

Intro: Access to Justice, Unbundled Services, Contingent Fees, Family Law, Mediation, Collegiality

...low and middle income working people. Unbundled legal services and civil litigation and estate work. Contingent fee and personal injury practice. Mediation and negotiation; Collegiality and mentoring; and Family law, custody, divorce, contempt, alimony, and adoption. You name it, and it’s likely we can help you. I hope you find in this introduction something to keep you digging for more. I have around 30 videos, 400 blog articles, and my book, sa...

June 18, 2018

WV Relocation Statute: A Critical Issue for Parents and Children

...custody law back in April: https://hunterlawfirm.net/brand-new-wv-custody-alimony-law/ . This law does not revoke or modify the relocation statute, but I noted then that in removing the “caretaking functions” history as a major component in determining residential care (custody), the legislature appears to be swinging the pendulum in the direction of the fathers. I have anecdotal information that it is becoming harder for the traditional “primary...