Author Archives: Tripp

You Shouldn’t Be Your Own Divorce Lawyer

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Tripp

Thanks so much for coming back to UpstateFamilyLawBlog.com. If you haven’t already signed up for our free newsletter, you can do so in the sidebar and you will receive the Free Report: The Ten Questions to Get Answered Before Hiring … Continue reading →

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Your Favorite Posts of July 2010

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Tripp

In case you missed them when they were posted earlier, here are the top ten most-viewed posts for July 2010. Is your Facebook page going to be used against you in your divorce? What happens if DSS takes your children? … Continue reading →

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“Just Right”: A parable of neckties and communicating with your lawyer

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Tripp

This morning I was putting on a tie.  It’s a court day that means suit and tie.  I was feeling good so I went for the dark gray suit, white shirt (with my initials on the cuff) and the red … Continue reading →

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Who’s In the Court Room?

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Tripp

One of the concerns I hear from clients as we are preparing for both contested and uncontested divorce hearing is who is going to be in the court room with us?  Family Courts, except for cases like child abuse and … Continue reading →

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Think Before You File

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Tripp

Sometimes it is good to take a deep breath before you go barging ahead in your case.  I recently defended a Rule to Show Cause (contempt) hearing for a client filed by his wife.  It appeared that she filed it … Continue reading →

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