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Against Mom’s Wishes, Chemo Ordered for Boy

In a case that pits a parent’s right to decide what is best for a child against the state’s interest in protecting children from harm and the medical profession’s judgment about what constitutes standard treatment, a state court judge has ordered a Florida mother to take her 10-year-old son in…

Apr 13, 2007 7:16 PM CDT

Forbes Lists 10 Costliest Celebrity Divorces

Forbes magazine has compiled the 10 most expensive celebrity divorces of the last 25 years. The pending divorce of Paul McCartney & Heather Mills has been big news this year, but it was only No. 6 on the Forbes list. Most costly, according to Forbes, are the divorces of Chicago…

Apr 13, 2007 5:06 PM CDT

Heard and Not Seen

Britain’s family courts listen to children over the Internet

Apr 2, 2007 5:50 AM CDT

The Youngest Clients

Lawyers are becoming more assertive in advocating directly for children in court proceedings

Apr 1, 2007 12:14 PM CDT

The Rites Wrangle

Same Sex Marriage Advocates Vow to Fight On, Despite a Summer of Rulings Against Their Cause

Nov 16, 2006 12:16 PM CST

Worthy Work

Distinguishing Clients’ Treasure From Trash Can Be Tricky Business

Aug 11, 2006 11:35 PM CDT

Collaborative Counselors

Newest ADR Option Wins Converts, While Suffering Some Growing Pains

Jun 23, 2006 11:54 AM CDT

The Price is Right

Courts Are Searching For New Ways to Determine Value

Apr 22, 2006 8:28 AM CDT

Flying Under the Radar

These Little-Notices Legal Developments Could be Making News This Year

Jan 8, 2006 7:48 PM CST

A Wider Net

ABA Backs Bills That Would Expand Support Services for Domestic Violence Victims

Dec 29, 2005 11:58 AM CST

Live-Action Interaction

Virtual Visitation Diminishes Distances Between Divorced Parents and Their Kids

Nov 29, 2005 9:05 AM CST

The Human Equation

Family Law Software Saves Time, But Too Much Technology Could Hurt a Practice

Sep 29, 2005 8:13 AM CDT

Beware of Spyware

Litigants Sometimes Resort to Computer Snooping, But It Could Be a Crime

Jun 28, 2005 4:20 PM CDT

Pour It On

Activists Cite Rising Need for Lawyers o Represent Domestic Violence Victims

Oct 21, 2004 8:17 AM CDT

The Changing Face of Gay Legal Issues

Lawyers Advising Clients Face Uncertainties on Issues Ranging From Parental Rights to Estate Planning

Jul 13, 2004 8:34 PM CDT

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