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Paley Rothman shares this library of resources with clients and friends of the firm to help them stay ahead of legal and business developments and trends. Here, you will find helpful tips and tools written by our attorneys. The information in the blogs and articles is not a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Should you have any questions or want legal advice, please contact the attorney who wrote the blog or article.

Family Law

Q&A - Navigating the Holidays, COVID and Divorce

With continued COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and travel, divorced and blended families have to face even more challenges this holiday season. Divorced couples have to come to agreements about everything from travel, gifts and time with children.

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Family Law
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Challenges of Coronavirus for Divorced and Blended Families

Sheltering in place during the pandemic is difficult when you’re living, working and schooling in the same location with your family. Add in the complexities of divorce, blended families and economic uncertainty, and the pressure goes up further. Some experts predict there will be a rise in divorce when the pandemic ends.

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Family Law

Q&A - Divorce and the Holidays: Keeping Spirits Bright

The holidays are a wonderful time of year to share with your family and friends. Yet, with travel, shopping and many preparations, this is a stressful time. For divorced families, that stress is even greater because there are more arrangements that have to be made regarding children, when and where children will be, whose house, when, for how long. There may also be sadness about a time when the family was whole and celebrations were happier.

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Diversity

Welcome Back to the USA!

Carlos Lastra shares an account of his experience as a first generation American in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Family Law

Q&A Back to School Tips for Divorced Parents

It’s Back to School for children and families, and there are new classes, school routines and activities to manage. Tracey Coates and Carlos Lastra talk about how to make Back to School easier for kids whose parents are divorced.

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