Embroiled in a legal battle over the custody of his dog, a Brooklyn man is offering everything from a $250 game of fetch with his beloved puggle to limited edition art pieces to raise money for his depleted legal fund. …

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When things don't work out between you and the person you married, you suffer internally, agonizing over a new life without each other, reminiscing about the way he once made you feel. Then, it hits you: what about your children? …

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Forget fighting like cats and dogs. These days, divorcing spouses are fighting over their cats and dogs. On Tuesday, News 4 Tucson investigated the rising number of pet custody battles, which attorneys surveyed by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers …

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Parents of a special needs child know that caring for their child involves an often overwhelming and demanding lifelong commitment that also introduces an added strain to the parents' own relationship. Divorced or never-married co-parents of a special needs child …

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These steps will help to ensure stability and security in the divorce outcome: • Get the financial help you need. Work with a financial expert to educate yourself about what you'll need now and in the years to come. Be …

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Here's what you need to know about mediation: 1. Many divorce cases are suitable for mediation even when there is ongoing conflict; even when trust is damaged from an affair. 2. Mediation can involve just one mediator and be low-cost, …

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Just ask any matrimonial attorney or therapist. They'll report that one of the most excruciating casualties of our current financial and real estate downturn has been the emotional toll on families when their hands are tied, and they're not able …

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Whether you got divorced several weeks ago or it's been several years since your split, most of us can acknowledge that we've made some mistakes. Perhaps we lost our tempers at an inappropriate time and watched our children painfully internalize …

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Wondering how you can get full custody of your kids? Here's what you need to know, from Judge Michele F. Lowrance, the author of "The Good Karma Divorce." Have questions? Ask in the comments. I have been a judge in …

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Maybe it’s possible to find an affordable divorce lawyer. Maybe it isn’t. I think it’s more important to think about what you can do to streamline your case and reduce your legal fees, no matter what the price point. After …

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