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DISCLAIMER: This article is not a substitute for professional legal advice.  This article does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor is it a solicitation to offer legal advice.             Some fear that moving out of the marital home may put them at a disadvantage in the division of marital property. However, physical possession of the house during divorce proceedings does not determine who ultimately receives it. Ownership of the home and who keeps the home are determined by several factors such as whether the home [...]

              When people hear the term “restraining order,” they often associate it with wrongdoing or punishment. Put simply, a restraining order is a legal tool designed to protect a party or parties by limiting certain actions during a legal case.  In family law, this protective tool takes the form of Automatic Temporary Restraining Order (ATROS). Often overlooked or misunderstood, ATROS automatically take effect on both parties once a summons is served in divorce, legal separation, annulment, or paternity cases, and are legally enforceable by [...]

            “You’re dead.”             My hand was on the gun, but he was too close—and his knife was even closer. I exhaled, realizing I’d been holding my breath. I was going to pull the trigger. I tried to recall the training by Officer Beers—the exceptions—the guidance: don’t escalate, don’t use excessive force, evaluate the individual.             The man seemed dejected—and angry. He wouldn’t tell me his name. He moved slowly and brought the knife to his [...]